Over the past few years, the shift towards digitization, coupled with the ever-transforming technologies has increased the already fierce competition among businesses. However, a majority of organizations lack the awareness, expertise, or manpower to complete their digital transformation. Thus, several organizations are turning to digital transformation consultancy services to establish a digital strategy and implement digital technology across the enterprise. Digital transformation consultants are experts that analyze the company’s tech infrastructure, processes, people, and organization to strengthen the organization’s short-term performance and maintain sustainable long-term improvement.
Among numerous players emerging in the consultancy industry, Npedia Technologies distinguishes itself with a primary focus on providing valuable services for technology and digital transformation journey. Headquartered in Chennai, India, the company was incepted in 2007 with an aim to provide software solutions for data and knowledge management space. After multiple acquihirings, the company was rebranded for the new as-a-service consulting for digital transformations and offerings from July 2017.
Building the Digital Journeys
As a technology business transformation company, the key strengths of Npedia Technologies are the deep technical expertise and strong domain knowledge of its team. The company’s technology skills are derived from its employees that have extensive experience working for esteemed Fortune 500 companies. Npedia Technologies markedly emphasizes providing Virtual CxO services, combined with Business Digital Transformations—that are often not needed permanently—to start-ups, technology growth companies, and non-technology growth companies, augmenting their new digital journey.
Alongside CxO technology consulting solutions, Npedia currently provides digital transformation solutions across Fintech, Retail, Healthcare, Government & Utilities, and Manufacturing domains. The company’s clients are satisfied with its unique offerings as they are experiencing flexibility, along with planning and desired outcomes. Some of the esteemed clients served by the company include VIT University, Sankara Nethralaya, Madras MindWorks, Pixstone Images, Comvision, Venture Intelligence, Spark Capital, SRM Technologies, Carat Lane, etc. Npedia’s new 3D storyboard designs for Industrial applications have also been very well received with both Government and Private industries, several requests in the areas of industrial safety, procedures and training.
Furthermore, Npedia also provides ML and AI-driven strategies to facilitate digital transformations by understanding machine translation technologies. Through leadership, innovative thinking, early adaption techniques, new business models, and incorporating digitization, Npedia helps in building a better and wider decision-making authority. The company majorly focuses on the usage of Machine Learning (ML) in healthcare and life science.
Thriving in the Competition
With a belief that technology transforms lives and companies, Npedia has always been at the forefront of new technologies and solution offerings. The company’s services have been forerunners in the Gartner Maturity Cycles and have always had a connection with the maturity models which differentiates it from the competition. For instance, Npedia’s CTO as a service model combined with its solutions is a new offering that has been well received in the market and has been a unique offering that has helped the company stand ahead of its peers.
A Diligent Veteran
Vijay Vaidyanathan (Founder and CEO of Npedia Technologies) is spearheading the company since its inception. Prior to founding Npedia, Vijay worked in development, management, and consulting roles at some eminent technological firms such as Sun Microsystems, Oracle, and Yahoo Inc in the USA.
He is leveraging his profound knowledge in data analytics, visualizations, unstructured data, research, internet-based solutions, and over 28 years of experience working on large-scale, complex projects in healthcare, electronics manufacturing, F&B, and automotive sectors—to drive the company towards unrivaled success. Besides managing the mandatory responsibilities of a founder/CEO, Vijay looks out to changing business conditions, adapting to new ways of providing transformative solutions, and keeping the entrepreneurial spirit growing.
Uninterrupted Operations amid the Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for good and efficient consultancy services. Full-time or retention-based consultancy model is on the verge of closure. Npedia Technologies believes in providing strong, clear, and engaging leadership often not needed permanently. The company works with stakeholders to help with business process education to deliver to the organization’s strategic vision and business goals.
As Npedia was already operating in an as-a-service model, the paradigm shifts in the industry did not affect its operations. The pandemic rather helped the company provide its consulting service across several sets of customers virtually, and its flexible as-a-service model helped the customers plan their expenses, manage projects, and help with executions. “Customers are now open to virtual meetings, consulting from remote locations, and engaging with companies which can provide added value in these times,” says Vijay.
Paving the Way for Digital Transformation
Today, technology has become the frontrunner for all types of businesses and is a core component for most organizations. “Today, technology is so embedded in all our day-to-day lives, that the sooner we embrace it gracefully, the better our lives are likely to be,” adds Vijay. Npedia provides digital transformation solutions to its customers as its CXO services have been helping non-technology-driven organizations to embrace and adopt technology, and be transformational in their future.
The new services offered by Npedia include Voice Journey and 3D Virtual & Augmented Reality Storyboard design for social distancing and remote training. These services are paving the way for digital transformation across industries. Moreover, manufacturing and government industries have also approached Npedia to provide new unique digital transformation projects.
The Mantra for 2021
The year 2020 significantly changed how companies operate. Going forward, Vijay expects more organizations to adopt the change and engage new operating models to improve business efficiencies. According to him, a quicker pace for digital transformation and adopting new technology services & solutions would be the new mantra for 2021
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