How Indian cloud innovation can create jobs, retain capital, and build long-term digital value

By Manoj Dhanda, Founder & CEO, Utho Cloud

India is undergoing one of the fastest digital transformations in the world. The use of cloud computing has spread to almost all areas of daily life, comprising online payments, electronic commerce, healthcare systems, educational portals, and governmental services. The deeper the digital adoption, the more the cloud infrastructure has turned from a backend IT support into a national asset of great importance. The nation’s ownership, accessibility, and governance of this infrastructure will greatly determine India’s long-term economic and technological future. Local cloud platforms are becoming very important because they will make sure that the country’s fast-growing digital ecosystem is backed with infrastructure that meets India’s specific requirements, regulatory climate, and growth expectations. 

The rise of Indian cloud innovation

In the last ten years, Indian cloud adoption has been largely influenced by the presence of global ...