In a strategic move aimed at boosting digital transformation in India, Yotta Infrastructure has announced the acquisition of IndiQus Technologies, the owner of Apiculus, a leading cloud service platform operating in multiple countries. With this acquisition, Yotta strengthens its leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services, aligning with its vision of providing cutting-edge technological solutions “Made in India.”
Driving Innovation in AI and Sovereign Cloud
The acquisition of Apiculus enables Yotta to close a significant gap in the cloud and AI platform market developed in India, reducing dependence on foreign companies. Apiculus brings a highly flexible and scalable cloud services portfolio designed to meet diverse workload needs and specific user requirements.
Sunil Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Yotta, emphasized the importance of this milestone:
“This acquisition marks a significant leap for Yotta, establishing us as leaders in India’s digital transformation through innovative technology. With Apiculus, we not only enhance our capabilities in sovereign cloud and AI but also provide a world-class platform that will serve as a catalyst for the country’s digital evolution.”
A Strategic Synergy for Digital Transformation
The union of Yotta and Apiculus promises to revolutionize the technological landscape in India by offering comprehensive AI and cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS). This will enable businesses to accelerate their innovation processes, optimize their digital infrastructure, and harness the potential of transformative technologies.
Darshan Hiranandani, co-founder and chairman of Yotta, underscored the significance of this alliance:
“This acquisition strengthens our position as leaders in AI and cloud sectors in India. Our goal is to transform digital services in the country with locally designed solutions, not just for India but for the world. Together, we will redefine the future of cloud and AI, making them more accessible and effective for businesses across the country.”
The Role of Apiculus in the Technological Ecosystem
Apiculus has been a pioneering platform in cloud services, and under Yotta’s leadership, it is expected to play a key role in expanding AI infrastructure and high-performance computing (HPC). In addition to offering general cloud computing services, Yotta will integrate a marketplace for AI models and applications, high-performance GPUs, advanced AI storage, and state-of-the-art networking capabilities.
Sunando Bhattacharya, founder and CEO of IndiQus, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration:
“Joining Yotta is a defining moment for our vision of transforming the cloud and AI services category. Together, we will accelerate cloud adoption and unlock new opportunities, bringing secure, world-class cloud infrastructure to rapidly evolving markets.”
Leadership Toward the Future
The founders of IndiQus, Sunando Bhattacharya and K. B. Shiv Kumar, will take on key roles within Yotta as Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Innovation Officer, respectively. Their expertise will be essential in positioning Yotta as a major player in the global cloud and AI services market.
With this acquisition, Yotta emerges as a rare example of hyperscale in the cloud with the capability to offer services both nationally and internationally. The company reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and technological innovation, building an ecosystem specifically designed to meet the demands of AI and HPC environments while advancing its goal of establishing itself as a leader in India’s digital transformation.
via: Yotta