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DataQuest (DQ) Magazine is India’s leading publication for IT, data, and technology professionals. For over four decades, DQ has been delivering in-depth insights on emerging technologies, IT trends, data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. With expert analysis, industry reports, and thought-leadership articles, DQ empowers decision-makers, tech leaders, and enthusiasts to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. Whether you're a CIO, IT manager, data scientist, or a tech enthusiast, DQ is your trusted guide to navigating the future of technology.

Will the future be Consolidated Platforms or Expanding Niches?

The enterprise SaaS industry is experiencing a major shift. What was once a chaotic assortment of niche tools is coalescing into a wave of consolidation, unified platforms, and AI-native reimagination. With companies evaluating their software stacks due to changing business priorities, inflation, and the potential of generative AI, the central question is whether the future of SaaS will reside in all-in-one giants or in a colourful ecosystem of specialised, modular offerings.

8 mins

Is SaaS Becoming an OS?

There is a new outlook on what software is, especially with the rise of digital-first businesses or digital-first business models. Is Software as a Service (SaaS) on the verge of being more than just a toolset, and becoming the operating system for businesses? In this interview, Sreedhar Gade, VP of Engineering at Freshworks, explains this transition, reveals how Generative AI is changing product strategy, and moving to AI-native systems and conversation interfaces. He also discusses the consolidation trend with respect to enterprise SaaS, Freshworks journey to a combined platform, and his vision for an \"agentic\" world that emphasizes AI governance and trust.

6 mins

Next Leap in Enterprise Cloud: Micro-Vertical SaaS

As enterprise SaaS evolves beyond the one-size-fits-all applications, a new model is beginning to take shape — a model whereby cloud applications are tailored not only to industries, but to deep sub-sectors of those industries. In this interview, Phil Lewis, SVP at Infor, discusses how Infor has a vision for its industry-complete platforms, the continuing evolution of embedded GenAI, and the concept of software being invisible, yet required.

5 mins

Cutting through the noise: A CIO's framework for smart adoption

As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a legacy-rich enterprise making its way through the changing digital landscape, Shobhana Lele possesses an experienced and strategic perspective on the enterprise SaaS evaluation landscape. As a leading CIO, she propagates harmonizing on-prem and hybrid systems with cloud or SaaS solutions—a balancing act that is vital for organizations still very much in the symposium of legacy operations but seeking to act like the agile modern organization.

3 mins

Why Enterprise Al won't be Plug-and-Play

From training its own LLMs on $20M worth of in-house infrastructure to rethinking AI privacy at the data layer, Zoho is proving that AI for enterprises isn’t about size—it’s about fit, context, and control. Ramprakash Ramamoorthy, Director of Al Research at Zoho, explains why real-world AI adoption demands more than APIs and flashy demos—and why Zoho is betting on contextual, private, ground-up intelligence.

5 mins

Hi Microwave! One Hot Code Please

They are fast, they are fuss-free, they pop up like hot toast without you having to burn your hands. But are they crisp enough? Well-cooked? Let's take a bite of low code, no code and vibe code today.

10+ mins

At 30% time and effort savings, AI coding is worthwhile

With automation and AI, coding time and resources can be shrunk in a compelling way. But what about test-flakiness, patterns, regression testing, test coverage, robustness, redundancies and developer satisfaction? Richard Spence, Area Vice President of Growth Sales, International at UiPath decodes all that and more.

3 mins

Is Software Engineering Dead?

GenAI automates many coding tasks, but software engineering is much more than just writing code

6 mins

When Indian war drones beat Pakistan & Co.

Startups have boomed in the changing geopolitics and strong Atmanirbhar push. This momentum could enable India to become a worldwide hub for drone manufacturing, increasing exports and creating high-tech employment opportunities, feels Sai Pattabiram, Founder & MD, Zuppa Geo Navigation Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

6 mins

Technology and Politics are the New Tectonic Plates

Gone are the times when defence would drive geopolitics, the seat has now been taken by technology. How do the tables rearrange themselves in this new world? The equator of this world does change a lot when the lines of AI get horizontal instead of vertical – how? Purushottam Kaushik, Head, Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, World Economic Forum helps us to decipher the economics, politics and ethics of technology in this chat done at the Zinnov Confluence 2025 (where AI was explored from many dimensions, by many hats and through many interesting huddles).

2 mins

Blueprints—Blue Cheese or Blue Murder or Blue Blood?

Mega scale projects of today, and tomorrow, have to hold many beams together—structural safety, carbon impact consciousness, timely completion, cost-control and disaster readiness. Are BIM solutions (and their adjacent tools) helping—and how? And are digital blueprints the next big hero for rescue-ops?

6 mins

Building cyber resilience across a vast logistics network

As logistics becomes a prime target for ransomware and supply chain attacks, Blue Dart is setting benchmarks in cybersecurity strategy. CIO Manoj Madhavan discusses the pillars of their approach, the future of edge security, and how data protection is becoming the backbone of customer trust and business continuity.

4 mins

GCCs will not kill good old IT baby-sitters. But...

...outsourcing cribs will change as core-work control, intellectual information, ease of direct engagement and expertise become strong reasons for GCCs to sit in chairs where service providers once reigned.

5 mins

Over 90% of Security Breaches Linked to Human Error or Malicious Activity

Proofpoint's Bikramdeep Singh discusses India's cybersecurity readiness, people-centric threats, AI-driven defences, sector risks, regulatory shifts, and talent challenges.

5 mins

Every accident also means a thousand accidents that did not happen

The best use of AI is for improving safety says this art lover, innovator, and a railways veteran - who puts the common-man’s experience and safety on the same seat when he talks about future-forward contours. At the Zinnov Confluence 2025, we caught up with Dr. Sudhanshu Mani, Retired GM, Indian Railways, an Independent Consultant and an expert voice on Vande Bharat Express as the leader of the project. We tried to get some fleeting glimpses of the superfast and super-exciting coaches of technology that are being added to our train journeys. Hop on.

3 mins

Al-Powered Precision: GE HealthCare's Vision for MedTech Innovation in India

GE HealthCare's CTO shares how AI-led innovations from India are redefining diagnostics, oncology, and access in the country's rapidly evolving MedTech landscape.

6 mins

Tesco's Analytics Engine: Driving Relevance, Speed and Loyalty

Tesco is using analytics to drive hyper-personalisation, instant fulfilment, and AI-led decisions—reshaping loyalty, speed, and customer relevance at scale.

6 mins

Cybercrime goes corporate: A trillion-dollar industry undermining global security

Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) makes hacking accessible, driving a booming illicit economy. Learn how AI fuels attacks and what businesses must do to defend.

4 mins

From POS to car dashboards: Building the Internet of Payments

Your car just paid for coffee. No phone, no wallet, just ambient tech making payments disappear into the background. From dashboards to vending machines, the Internet of Payments is turning transactions into invisible moments of flow.

3 mins

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DataQuest Magazine Description:

Publisher: Cyber-Media-Group

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

DataQuest Magazine is India's leading technology media publication, providing in-depth analysis of market trends and fast-changing technologies. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the Indian IT industry.

Each issue of DataQuest Magazine is packed with essential information for IT professionals, including:

* In-depth analysis of the Indian IT market: DataQuest Magazine's team of experienced journalists provides expert analysis of the key factors driving the Indian IT market, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing Indian IT companies.

* Profiles of successful Indian IT companies and entrepreneurs: DataQuest Magazine profiles the most successful Indian IT companies and entrepreneurs, sharing their stories and insights with readers.

* Interviews with IT leaders and experts: DataQuest Magazine features exclusive interviews with leading IT leaders and experts, providing readers with a first-hand look at the minds of the people who are shaping the Indian IT industry.

* Articles on the latest IT trends and technologies: DataQuest Magazine covers the latest IT trends and technologies, helping readers stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions.

* Advice on how to start and run a successful IT business: DataQuest Magazine provides valuable advice on how to start and run a successful IT business, from developing a business plan to managing finances to marketing and sales.

Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or just starting out, DataQuest Magazine has something for you. Subscribe today!