Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services Form Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Cloud and AI Adoption in India

Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services Partner to Drive Cloud and AI Adoption

Collaboration to support businesses and public sector organisations in AI-driven digital transformation. Consulting firm Grant Thornton Bharat announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Yotta Data Services to accelerate enterprise adoption of cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Generative AI (GenAI), enhancing innovation, growth, and competitiveness. Yotta Data Services is an end-to-end digital transformation provider offering GPU infrastructure, cloud computing solutions, colocation services, and managed IT services. Also Read: Yotta Data Services Acquires IndiQus Technologies to Strengthen Cloud and AI Capabilities "By combining Grant Thornton Bharat's deep Cloud and AI expertise with Yotta's cutting-edge high-performance computing infrastructure, this alliance will empower clients to unlock new opportunities, optimise operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market," the companies said in a joint statement on February 26. Through this partnership, Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta will collaborate on joint go-to-market (GTM) and business development (BD) initiatives, pursue new opportunities through joint sales efforts, engage in pre-sales and solution packaging activities, conduct training and knowledge-sharing programs, and jointly deliver solutions. "AI is already transforming the way business is done, and our alliance with Yotta will help accelerate this shift. Together, we will enable enterprises and government agencies to harness AI and cloud technologies," said Deepankar Sanwalka, Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat. Also Read: Yotta Partners With BLC to Build Supercloud Data Center in Nepal Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, MD and CEO of Yotta Data Services, said through this collaboration, Yotta will provide businesses with access to Shakti Cloud's advanced GPU infrastructure and AI services, powered by Nvidia H100 GPUs. "This alliance not only accelerates AI-driven transformations for businesses, government agencies, startups, and the diverse clientele of Grant Thornton Bharat but also takes us closer to our vision of advancing India's AI capabilities on the global stage. With Yotta's expertise in AI sovereign cloud infrastructure, Shakti Cloud provides users with an all-in-one platform to develop, train, and deploy AI solutions seamlessly." Nittin Arora, Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat shared that Yotta has been among the pioneers in India to embrace the future of AI, leveraging cutting-edge Nvidia technology Darshan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Chairman of Yotta Data Services, added, "With Shakti Cloud, organisations can develop and deploy AI solutions faster, tap into new growth opportunities, fast-track digital transformation, and contribute to India's emergence as a global leader in AI." Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner, Cloud and AI at Grant Thornton Bharat added, "We are now seeing clients moving their gen AI POCs to production - cloud-based AI infrastructure, modernising data on cloud, AI as a Service and Model as a Service are key for successful AI-driven transformations. Our alliance with Yotta would help our teams build a deep understanding of gen AI model training and inference. More importantly, it would help us gain expertise in building intelligent applications and manage cloud infrastructure." Also Read: Cisco and Nvidia Expand Partnership to Accelerate AI Adoption in Enterprises Through their integrated approach, Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services "will provide clients with a unique blend of AI expertise, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative support, enabling them to achieve their business objectives and stay competitive in the market."

Yotta, Grant Thornton Bharat Partner to Push Cloud & AI Adoption

The partnership will use Yotta's Shakti Cloud for AI model training and real-time inference. Consulting and services company Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services have formed an alliance to promote the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) across businesses, startups, and government agencies. The collaboration aims to drive innovation, growth, and competitiveness by combining Grant Thornton Bharat's expertise with Yotta's infrastructure. The partnership will leverage Yotta's Shakti Cloud, offering a platform for AI model training, real-time inference, and application deployment. This development comes just after the announcement of Grant Thornton Bharat and SaaS giant Zoho's strategic partnership to enhance digital capabilities for Indian mid-market enterprises. Sunil Gupta, co-founder, MD and CEO of Yotta, said, "We are delighted to join hands with Grant Thornton Bharat to provide businesses with access to Shakti Cloud's advanced GPU infrastructure and AI services powered by NVIDIA H100 GPUs." The alliance will focus on joint go-to-market initiatives, sales efforts, pre-sales activities, training programs, and the delivery of integrated solutions. Aniruddha Chakrabarti, partner for cloud, AI and architecture at Grant Thornton Bharat, commented, "We are now seeing clients moving their GenAI POCs to production - cloud-based AI infrastructure, modernising data on cloud, AI as a Service and Model as a Service are key for successful AI-driven transformations." Yotta's Shakti Cloud features infrastructure with over 16,000 H100 GPUs and AI-optimised storage. Grant Thornton Bharat's services include cloud strategy, AI readiness assessments, and AI-powered automation. Yotta recently also launched 'myShakti', India's first fully sovereign B2C generative AI chatbot, built on the DeepSeek open-source AI model. The chatbot operates entirely on Indian servers, ensuring data security and privacy. Deployed within Yotta's NM1 data centre, myShakti runs on an advanced server infrastructure comprising 16 nodes of H100 GPUs - a total of 128 H100s. Last year, in December, the company, in collaboration with NVIDIA, introduced Rudra, a strategic program to accelerate AI innovation for startups, software developers, and service providers in India. As part of the initiative, startups and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) enrolled in the NVIDIA Inception and Connect programs could receive up to $50,000 in cloud credits on Yotta's Shakti Cloud. A month ago, Yotta launched Drishticam, an AI cloud-based surveillance platform designed to enhance security and operational efficiency across various industries.

Grant Thornton Bharat forms a strategic alliance with Yotta Data Services to advance Cloud and AI adoption

Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services join forces to advance Cloud and AI adoption, empowering innovation across businesses, startups, and government agencies With Yotta's Shakti Cloud, the alliance provides a comprehensive platform for seamless AI model training, real-time inference, and application deployment Grant Thornton Bharat, India's premium consulting firm, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Yotta Data Services, an end-to-end digital transformation provider offering advanced GPU infrastructure, cloud computing solutions, colocation services, and managed IT services to accelerate innovation and business growth. This alliance is designed to propel businesses forward by harnessing the transformative power of Cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (gen AI), driving innovation, growth, and competitiveness. By combining Grant Thornton Bharat's deep Cloud and AI expertise with Yotta's cutting-edge High Performance Computing infrastructure, this alliance will empower clients to unlock new opportunities, optimise operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. This alliance will jointly empower businesses in India to leverage AI-driven transformation, large scale cloud adoption, unlocking new avenues for growth, innovation, and productivity gains, while optimising costs and driving sustainable success. Deepankar Sanwalka, Senior Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat, commented, "AI is already transforming the way business is done, and our alliance with Yotta will help accelerate this shift. Together, we will enable enterprises and government agencies to harness AI and cloud technologies. By combining Yotta's advanced cloud with our industry expertise, we are confident would be able to help businesses scale faster, make smarter decisions, and shape a digital-first #VibrantBharat." Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, MD and CEO of Yotta Data Services, shared, "We are extremely delighted to join hands with Grant Thornton Bharat to provide businesses with access to Shakti Cloud's advanced GPU infrastructure and AI services, powered by NVIDIA H100 GPUs. This alliance not only accelerates AI-driven transformations for businesses, government agencies, startups, and the diverse clientele of Grant Thornton Bharat but also takes us closer to our vision of advancing India's AI capabilities on the global stage. With Yotta's expertise in AI sovereign cloud infrastructure, Shakti Cloud provides users with an all-in-one platform to develop, train, and deploy AI solutions seamlessly. Tailored for speed, adaptability, and scalability, users can efficiently train large-scale models, achieve real-time inference, and ensure smooth deployment." Aniruddha Chakrabarti, Partner - Cloud & AI, Grant Thornton Bharat commented, "We are now seeing clients moving their gen AI POCs to production - cloud based AI infrastructure, modernising data on cloud, AI as a Service & Model as a Service are key for successful AI-driven transformations. Our alliance with Yotta would help our teams build a deep understanding of gen AI model training and inference. More importantly it would help us gain expertise in building intelligent applications and manage cloud infrastructure. Together both the teams would be able to innovate for our clients helping them get the ROI from their AI and cloud investments" The alliance encompasses a comprehensive range of collaborative activities, including: Joint Go-To-Market (GTM) and business development (BD) initiatives Active pursuit of new opportunities through joint sales efforts Collaborative pre-sales and solutioning activities Training and knowledge-sharing programs Deliver integrated solutions jointly Nittin Arora, Partner and Telecom Industry Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat, commented, "Yotta has been among the pioneers in India to embrace the future of AI, leveraging cutting-edge Nvidia technology. With industries and sectors increasingly recognising the value of AI, I am excited how this alliance can enhance GT's capabilities to service the evolving needs of our clients." Darshan Hiranandani, Co-Founder and Chairman, Yotta Data Services, said "This collaboration with Grant Thornton Bharat marks a major step in equipping enterprises with the advanced AI capabilities they need to drive innovation. With Shakti Cloud, organisations can develop and deploy AI solutions faster, tap into new growth opportunities, fast-track digital transformation, and contribute to India's emergence as a global leader in AI." Yotta is a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art GPU computing infrastructure and platforms, proudly holding the distinction of being India's first NVIDIA Network Cloud Partner (NCP) and a globally recognised elite partner. Yotta's flagship Shakti Cloud is among the world's most powerful supercomputers, boasting an impressive infrastructure featuring over 16,000 H100 GPUs, ultra-high-speed NVLink and InfiniBand connectivity, and advanced AI-optimised storage. The Shakti Cloud platform offers a robust, user-friendly experience through its sophisticated orchestration layer and self-service portal, leveraging NVIDIA's NVAIE software stack and a range of open-source tools and libraries. Grant Thornton Bharat's comprehensive service offerings are designed to empower businesses in their digital transformation journey. The firm's Future Ready Cloud Service spans cloud strategy, migration, modernisation, infrastructure, architecture, FinOps, and managed cloud services, helping clients maximise business value from cloud adoption. Additionally, Grant Thornton Bharat's AI and Generative AI (gen AI) offerings include readiness assessments, proof of concept, design and build, intelligent applications, and AI-powered automation, with a strong focus on cloud, data, and AI ethics, security, and governance. The firm's Responsible AI (RAI), FinOps for AI, and Sustainable AI solutions further enable clients to harness the power of AI while ensuring transparency, accountability, and environmental sustainability. Through this integrated approach, Grant Thornton Bharat and Yotta Data Services will provide clients with a unique blend of AI expertise, cutting-edge technology, and collaborative support, enabling them to achieve their business objectives and stay competitive in the market. About Yotta Data Services: Yotta Data Services is an end-to-end digital transformation service provider offering cloud, AI cloud solutions, data center hosting, connectivity, and cybersecurity services; cyber-workspaces; managed applications; and a wide range of managed IT services. Yotta operates its cloud regions at its hyperscale data center parks in Panvel (Navi Mumbai) and Greater Noida (Delhi NCR). Yotta's homegrown, open-source-based, feature-rich Sovereign hyperscale cloud, "Yntraa," is MeitY empanelled (VCC and GCC) and is also deployed in large government-owned CSPs on a white labelled / PPP model. In addition, Yotta has launched Shakti Cloud, a cutting-edge platform that leverages advanced AI capabilities, providing enterprises with a comprehensive suite of AI services, including AI labs, AI workspaces, and serverless inferencing, alongside Kubernetes clusters with GPU resources. Yotta has won numerous accolades and certifications, including RBI's cybersecurity framework and localization framework, ISO 27017 for the protection of personal information in public cloud, ISO 27701 for Privacy Information Management (PIMS), PCI-DSS, SOC2-Type 2, and SOC3. For more information, visit www.yotta.com. About Grant Thornton Bharat: A member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, Grant Thornton Bharat is a premium consulting firm in the country. 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