Tech Data and NetApp team up to launch Tech Data India Experience Centre | NetApp Enabled, an AI Test Drive Centre that aims to enable the testing and launch of AI-powered proof of concepts.
"Enterprises in India are rapidly moving from experimentation to real-world AI adoption, where the focus is on measurable business outcomes," said Sundaresan Kanappan, senior vice president and country general manager, Tech Data Advanced Private Limited. "Together with NetApp, we are committed to helping partners in India leverage this Test Drive Centre and our extensive AI portfolio to translate potential across operations into tangible value."
AI Test Drive Centre
Tech Data will provide its comprehensive innovation through the Destination AI framework, which assists partners throughout their AI maturity journey, from initial awareness to post-sales support.
NetApp will contribute its advanced solutions portfolio, integrating both hardware and software to optimise AI workloads.
This collaboration will create a ready-made infrastructure that enables partners to test the feasibility and reliability of AI applications without facing operational or technological challenges.
Additionally, Tech Data's Digital Practice Builder will support this initiative by equipping partners with essential AI skill sets, further promoting AI-driven innovation across a broad spectrum of applications.
Jordan Felts, global alliance director - Distribution, NetApp, said,"Our new Test Drive Centre will not just simplify AI journeys, it will put the power of AI where it belongs: in the hands of the businesses, teams, and individuals who need it most. We are thrilled to tap into Tech Data's immense partner network and deep market expertise in India and deliver the modernisation the country needs to fast-track its AI growth story."
