Tech Data and Dell Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Dell AI Factory in India. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries by providing a comprehensive range of products, solutions, and services dedicated to seamless AI integration.
The Dell AI Factory will house a Center of Excellence to showcase use cases and product demonstrations. The partnership also includes partnering with independent software vendors (ISVs) to provide pre-validated end-to-end AI solutions. These solutions combine Dell’s advanced hardware and specialized software to simplify AI adoption for partners and enable them to effectively meet evolving market demands.
Tech Data’s Destination AI™ program further supports partners with training, technical guidance, and pre- and post-sales services to accelerate AI readiness and drive sustainable growth.
The MoU was signed by Sundaresan K., Vice President and Country General Manager, Tech Data Advanced (India) Private Limited, and Senior Director, India Channel, Dell Technologies, at an event held in Mumbai on November 19, 2024. It was signed by General Manager Vivek Malhotra. .
Mr. Sundaresan pointed out that the Indian AI market presents huge opportunities for channel partners. “Dell AI Factory, combined with our Destination AI™ program, will provide our partners with the advanced tools they need to meet growing demand and deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.”
Vivek Malhotra from Dell highlighted the role of this initiative in simplifying technology adoption. “Our collaboration with Tech Data underscores our commitment to innovation. The Dell AI Factory provides partners with powerful tools to address industry challenges and unlock growth in the AI era. Masu.”
As part of this effort, Tech Data plans to bring on additional ISVs to make Dell AI Factory more adaptable to industry-specific needs and build a more robust AI ecosystem.