GEC NEWS WIREThe first CaaS (CIO as a Service) Townhall was held yesterday on Zoom, bringing together 63 Chief Information Officers from across the industry to discuss the achievements of the CaaS community and to map out a roadmap for the future.
The CaaS members, representing a broad range of industries and sectors, spoke about the progress that has been made in the platform and how it has transformed the way businesses operate. They also shared their vision for the future of the community, highlighting the key trends and developments that are affirmative to shape the industry over the next few years.
One of the major milestones celebrated at the first Townhall was the growth of CaaS as a platform, with the number of users and the volume of data being processed through the platform both increasing significantly. The members also discussed the advancements in UX and UI that have been made, and the ways in which they are working to ensure that these remain at the forefront of their priorities.
Venkatesh Mahadevan, Founding Member of CaaS spoke about the arching vision and value of the platform and also announced the launch of its 6 key verticals –
- Technology Operating Optimization
- Capabilities Architecture
- Digital strategy and transformation
- Tech – Fit for Sustainable Growth
- Maximizing Business Insights Through Data
- Technology Sustainability Strategy
The CIOs who attended the Townhall had the opportunity to learn from the experiences and insights of 2 senior IT leaders – Manoj Saxena and Allauddin Fakir Mohammad – Co-Founding Members of CaaS – who represented the 2 disciplines of Technology Sustainability Strategy and Technology Operating Optmization respectively. With lively debates and discussions taking place on a wide range of topics, the event provided a platform for the CIOs to network and to collaborate, and to explore the potential for working together on future projects.
CaaS also launched its ‘Wellness and Fitness Initiative’ as one of the core values of the community. Alan Brouard represented this pillar and initiated a ‘Dust off your bicycle’ campaign for the CIOs to get together and cycle towards a better life.
“At our 1st Global CaaS town hall, we’re excited to start this revolutionary journey to bring together global leaders from across the technology and business landscapes to discuss the future of technology operations and optimization. With the ever-increasing importance of technology in driving business success, we believe that a CaaS will play a critical role in helping organizations , SME, SMBs & startups to stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals. We’re looking forward to exploring the opportunities and challenges ahead, and to sharing our vision for how this platform will help organizations maximize the value of their technology investments.” said Tushar Sahoo, Founding Member CaaS.
“The first CaaS Townhall was a huge success, bringing together some of the most innovative and forward-thinking CIOs in the industry,” said Anushree Dixit, Global Head, CaaS. “It was inspiring to see the progress that has been made in CaaS, and to hear the plans and ideas for the future of the community. We look forward to continuing to work together to drive growth and innovation in the industry.”
The CaaS Townhall is monthly event that provides a platform for the members of the CaaS community to come together and discuss the latest developments and trends in service offering. With such a strong turnout for the first event, it is clear that the future of CaaS is an exciting and rapidly evolving space.
About CaaS
CAAS – CIO as a Service, your ‘One Stop solution’ for all your technology and information needs. Whether you want to implement turnkey projects, or you need expertise in specific areas or you are looking for consultation for your assignments, CaaS is your solution! CaaS has been designed and created to meet your strategic long term and Tactical technology solution needs or even for any specific short term requirement. CaaS offer deep expertise and leverages on our members’ decades of rich professional experience in similar industry environments with the goal of ultimately bringing the best and most appropriate solution to fulfil all your technology needs. CaaS- your Go-To Platform!
