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The 14th NCN-ICT India Channel Partners Summit 2022 on 26th August 2022 [10:30 AM to 5:30 PM] at CROWNE PLAZA, Okhla Phase-1, New Delhi

NCN, a leading B2B ICT Trade Media with over 2 decades of presence in the industry, is conducting its 14th NCN-ICT India Channel Partners Summit 2022 on 26th August 2022 [10:30 AM to 5:30 PM] at CROWNE PLAZA, Okhla Phase-1, New Delhi which will be attended by leading partners including vendors, distributors, SIs and other partners from different segments of the ICT industry.

The event will include 4 engaging Panel Discussions on topics related to the ICT industry—Opportunities in the Gaming Segment; Technology Trends in the ICT segments (including Networking, Storage, Datacenters, Security); The Shift of ICT Industry from Product-Selling to Value-Addition and Solution-Providing; and the Trends in the Distribution Business and the Critical Role Played by Regional and National ICT Associations in Helping the Partners and Driving the Industry. During the Panel Discussions, eminent industry experts and executives from the leading brands in the ICT industry will share their insights, ideas and suggestions on how to win the business game in the midst of market-slowdown and increasing competition.

The gaming industry is set to witness a phenomenal growth in the coming years. Digital India and Smart Cities are still in their initial stages of expansion are set to offer enormous opportunities to the entrepreneurs and partners. The 14th NCN-ICT INDIA SUMMIT 2022 is an ideal platform for the vendors and partners to understand the latest technology trends, market dynamics and business techniques and learn new information and ways to drive their businesses forward.

Opportunities & Challenges in the Digital Gaming space

Today, digital gaming is one of the fastest growing segments in India that is offering a lot of opportunities. It has evolved into a mainstream professional sport from just a pastime activity and has become a primary source of entertainment globally and has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. This is mainly due to the increasing zeal among the youth to play immersive games, rising number of online and offline gaming tournaments, introduction of IoT into digital gaming, the continuous technological advancements in this space and the companies willing to offer millions of rupees as prizes to attract gamers. The increasing number of gaming tournaments and gaming cafes is the proof of the expanding opportunities for the vendors and partners in this segment. This Panel Discussion analyses how gaming segment is evolving and the opportunities new scenario offers vendors and partners.

Latest ICT Technologies and their impact on the Business Ecosystem

Many companies are now planning hybrid working models - a combination of remote and on-site working in which some employees work on the premises, while others work from home. Technology and automation are playing a major role in driving organizational changes. Legacy IT is transitioning towards cloud computing; machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and smart automation; and IoT has contributed to generational transformation. Advances in the network connectivity, new digital devices and the software solutions are redefining the way people do business today. This Panel Discussion focuses on the latest technologies in networking communications, operations and supply systems and how vendors and partners should adapt to changes and improve their businesses.

How to take your distribution business to the next level?

Distributors are the extended arms of the vendors. The right distributors, distribution strategy and the network are indispensable for a vendor to be successful. Also, choosing the right vendors, brands and products is the key to the success of a distributor. This Panel Discussion probes deeper into the latest trends in the distribution business, how to leverage the online sales systems - own portals and the third party ecommerce portals—essential properties of a successful distribution strategy and how distributors can improve their bottomline.

The Critical Role of ICT Associations in Helping the Partners & Driving the industry

Today, the ICT Associations are playing a key role in negotiating with the governments regarding policy matters and even getting the govt decisions overturned and polices amended in favor of the industry players. Associations are also resolving the issues arising between partners and vendors. This discussion throws light on how partners can benefit by being connected to the ICT associations and by fighting unitedly. The ICT associations are also educating partners and giving them new ideas about how to survive and grow in the current scenario of rapid changes and cutthroat competition.

The 14th NCN ICT India Partners Summit 2022 is an annual recognition event conducted by NCN Magazine where the performers in the ICT industry will be awarded for their performances and contributions during the year 2021.