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Virtual Conclave 2021: Managed Power Services for MSPs

About the event

Virtual Conclave 2021: Managed Power Services for MSPs

As more businesses rely on complicated network infrastructures, on data transfer, storage and digital services the solution will lie with a specialized set of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). MSPs are uniquely positioned at this point, as they can step in and assist businesses as they deploy, manage, and monitor off-premise data centers or a combination of on-premises and colocation infrastructure.

One unique opportunity that is emerging in the current scenario is the growing need to manage distributed IT sites and edge computing servers – thanks to the explosion of remote working. Traditionally, MSPs have been focused on the software part of the IT ecosystem. But there is a bigger opportunity – the power, cooling, environmental monitoring, and security for IT infrastructure, which can substantially increase recurring revenue and margins for MSPs.

By adding managed power services, IT solution providers can tap into the growing need for recurring managed power services such as assessment, installation, support, performance, monitoring and maintenance services. IT solution providers can also increase hardware related sales by undertaking an assessment to identify old equipment that can be replaced.


Speakers


Sharath Srinivasamurthy

Research Director,
Enterprise Solutions & ICT Practices,
IDC India

Oliver Duric

Director Partner Channel Sales & Edge APJ, SAM, MEA, CIS,
Schneider Electric

Lata Singh

Director - Partner Ecosystem,
IBM India & South Asia

Shrey Prakash

Business Head & Strategic Alliance – MultiVendor, APAC,
SoftwareONE

Vikas Bakshi

SVP - Global Alliances & India Business Head,
Cloud4C

Ashok Ramashetty

Vice President,
Future Businesstech

Michel Arres

Vice President, IT Channels & Alliances, International,
Schneider Electric

Mohit Gupta

General Manager,
Channel Marketing,
Schneider Electric

Rathish S.

Head - Planning & Design,
Integrated Retail Services
Titan Company Limited

Agenda

Time Session
2:00PM - 2:25PM Keynote Address: Managed Power Practice - An opportunity too difficult to ignore
Sharath Srinivasamurthy, Research Director, Enterprise Solutions & ICT Practices, IDC India
2:25PM - 3:05PM Digital Transformation: Opportunities for Schneider - Electric partners
Oliver Duric, Director Partner Channel Sales & Edge APJ, SAM, MEA, CIS, Schneider Electric
3:05PM - 3:45PM Panel Discussion: The Rise of Managed Service Providers in the Acceleration of Digital Transformation and Building Mission Critical Solutions
Moderator: Sandhya Michu, Principal Correspondent, CRN India & Express Computer, Indian Express Group
Panelists:
Lata Singh, Director - Partner Ecosystem, IBM India & South Asia
Shrey Prakash, Business Head & Strategic Alliance – MultiVendor, APAC, SoftwareONE
Vikas Bakshi, SVP - Global Alliances & India Business Head, Cloud4C
Ashok Ramashetty, Vice President, Future Businesstech
Michel Arres, Vice President, IT Channels & Alliances, International, Schneider Electric
3:45PM - 4:10PM Fireside Chat: How Titan Harness Edge for Speed and Innovation
Rathish S., Head - Planning & Design, Integrated Retail Services, Titan Company Limited
Sandhya Michu, Principal Correspondent, CRN India & Express Computer, Indian Express Group
4:10PM - 4:25PM Edge Software & Digital Services Program - Way Forward by
Mohit Gupta, General Manager, Channel Marketing, Schneider Electric
4:25PM - 4:30PM Closing Remarks
4:30PM - 5:30PM Networking

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About The Event

Virtual Conclave 2021: Managed Power Services for MSPs

As more businesses rely on complicated network infrastructures, on data transfer, storage and digital services the solution will lie with a specialized set of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). MSPs are uniquely positioned at this point, as they can step in and assist businesses as they deploy, manage, and monitor off-premise data centers or a combination of on-premises and colocation infrastructure.

One unique opportunity that is emerging in the current scenario is the growing need to manage distributed IT sites and edge computing servers – thanks to the explosion of remote working. Traditionally, MSPs have been focused on the software part of the IT ecosystem. But there is a bigger opportunity – the power, cooling, environmental monitoring, and security for IT infrastructure, which can substantially increase recurring revenue and margins for MSPs.

By adding managed power services, IT solution providers can tap into the growing need for recurring managed power services such as assessment, installation, support, performance, monitoring and maintenance services. IT solution providers can also increase hardware related sales by undertaking an assessment to identify old equipment that can be replaced.

With the growing need for reducing latency and improving connectivity, edge infrastructure spending on compute and storage is expected to grow at a five-year CAGR of 18.9% to reach $33.3 billion by 2024.2. According to IDC, almost 80% of end users plan to deploy more IT services at edge locations. Today, only a small percentage of MSPs provide end to end managed power services, while the demand is expected to be much higher.

To share and explain the huge opportunities that are possible from the Managed Power Services space for MSPs, CRN India in association with Schneider Electric is organising an 'Exclusive MSPs focused Virtual Conclave' with eminent IT channel partners. We will discuss the key opportunities that will come out of this space, with experts from Schneider Electric. Thought leaders from Schneider Electric will share their views and best practices from their global experience and guide MSPs on how they can position themselves to take advantage of this fast-growing market.

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