AI at Scale: Blueprint for Network Innovation in BFSI

September 17, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:00 PM IST​ | Virtual

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Event Overview

The BFSI sector is at a critical inflection point: AI is no longer an experiment, but a force multiplier for innovation and competitive advantage. But scaling AI demands more than deploying models: it requires a blueprint that integrates network resilience, data security, cloud-native agility and regulatory compliance. This webinar brings together industry leaders to explore how BFSI organizations can architect networks that support AI-driven transformation at scale.

Discussion Points:

  • How BFSI firms can modernize their infrastructure to support AI workloads without compromising performance, uptime or compliance.
  • Strategies for ensuring regulatory alignment and protecting sensitive financial data while scaling AI adoption.
  • Real-world use cases where AI-enabled networks are enhancing fraud detection, customer experience and operational efficiency in BFSI.

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Speakers

Rashmi Ramesh
Senior Associate Editor,
ISMG (Moderator)

Pranesh Babu Khyatasandra
Global Practice Head – Network Managed Services, 
Sify Technologies Limited

Santhana Prasanth R
General Manager, Product – Network Infrastructure Services,
Sify Technologies Limited

Agenda

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

Registrations

3:00 PM - 3:05 PM

Opening Remarks

Rashmi Ramesh, Senior Associate Editor, ISMG

3:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Presentation by Sify

Pranesh Babu Khyatasandra, Global Practice Head – Network Managed Services, Sify Technologies Limited

Santhana Prasanth R, General Manager, Product – Network Infrastructure Services, Sify Technologies Limited

3:20 PM - 3:45 PM

Panel Discussion by Industry Thought Leaders

This panel will explore how forward-thinking enterprises are designing and managing AI-ready data centers to remain resilient, regulatory-compliant and sustainability-aligned. From integrating ESG goals and meeting localization requirements to ensuring power continuity and disaster recovery, data center leaders will share real-world strategies to future-proof their infrastructure against tomorrow’s risks.

Discussion Pointers:

    • Why low-latency AI use cases demand edge infrastructure;
    • Designing for resilience and recovery in power-constrained or high-risk regions;
    • Balancing high-density AI compute needs with sustainability targets and cost.

Pranesh Babu Khyatasandra, Global Practice Head – Network Managed Services, Sify Technologies Limited

Santhana Prasanth R, General Manager, Product – Network Infrastructure Services, Sify Technologies Limited

Parag Deshpande, Head – Digital Servicing, Group CX & Complaints, Axis Bank

Nikhil Singhi, Head – Operational Risk Management, IDFC First Bank

Mahendra Parmar, Head of Cybersecurity Engineering, IIFL

Industry Thought Leaders

3:45 PM - 3:55 PM

Q&A

3:55 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks