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EDITORIAL

Faster, Safer, Smarter: The Foundations of Modern Enterprise

For decades, Indian immigrants in the U.S. have quietly shaped thecountry’s technology landscape, leading teams at global companiesand founding startups in garages and co-working spaces. In 2025,their influence is becoming impossible to ignore, especiallyin enterprise technology, where rapid change is no longer anexperiment but a defining factor of competitiveness.Conversational and contextual AI has become a key part of thistransformation. What started as a simple chatbot has evolved into intelligentsystems that remember context, understand intent, and operate seamlesslyacross channels. Indian-founded startups are driving this evolution, creatingplatforms that change how companies engage with customers, supportsales teams, and streamline internal operations. The result is more naturalinteractions that also deliver measurable business value.With AI becoming part of everyday operations, security has grown equallyimportant. Traditional approaches cannot keep pace with risks such as dataleakage or prompt manipulation. Indian entrepreneurs are developing AI-nativeprotection solutions that monitor activity in real-time, enforce compliance, andprevent misuse before it escalates. These innovations enable companies toconfidently adopt AI while maintaining secure and trustworthy systems.Execution is also critical. Many Indian-led consulting firms have evolvedbeyond providing advice to delivering tangible outcomes. They guideenterprises through cloud adoption, AI integration, and data modernization,helping organizations embed long-term capabilities that sustain growth. Bycombining deep technical expertise with a global perspective, these firms areenabling enterprises to become faster, safer, and more adaptable.The Indian diaspora in the U.S. is not just participating in enterprisetechnology. They are shaping its future, building systems and solutions that setthe standard for a market defined by agility, trust, and innovation.In this edition, we spotlight insights from Amit Shivpuja, Director of DataProduct Governance and Strategy, Walmart, and Ajit Singh, Chief PeopleOfficer at Midland Credit Management, as they discuss how enterprises arenavigating the realities of AI adoption, balancing innovation with governance,and building the human and technical foundations needed to thrive in 2025.We hope these valuable insights from industry leaders featured in thisedition will assist you in making informed decisions for your businesses.