56 INTERVIEW Tiger Technology is working towards developing the next generation of data management solutions. Iravan Hira, appointed as CEO of Tiger Technology in April 2024, is dedicated to spearheading innovation in hybrid storage solutions, broadening the company’s global presence and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. His aim is for Tiger Technology and its customers to drive progress and excellence in the everevolving technology landscape. What are the current challenges in the cloud infrastructure industry and how is Tiger Technology adapting its solutions to help customers overcome these obstacles? One of the challenges is that businesses are cautious to adopt the cloud, particularly for mission-critical on-premises workflows. Concerns about disruption, control and compliance are key barriers. Tiger Technology addresses these issues with hybrid storage solutions that merge the strength of on-premises storage solutions with the flexibility benefits of the cloud. Our flagship product, Tiger Bridge, enables seamless integration between on-premises and cloud storage, combining speed, security and control with hybrid cloud scalability, resilience and cost-effectiveness. How will Tiger Technology continue to drive technological innovation and expand its business? We focus on strategic business growth and technological innovation. We expand globally, targeting emerging markets while strengthening established regions and we offer flexible pricing models, accommodating capital expenditures and software-as-a-service preferences. Our investment in research and development ensures our products remain at the forefront of innovation. Tiger Bridge exemplifies our approach by integrating on-premises storage with cloud capabilities for powerful, easy-to-deploy hybrid solutions. We prioritise simplicity, scalability and security, allowing us to serve businesses of all sizes. How do you envision Tiger Technology’s position in the global market changing over the next five years? We are actively expanding our market reach. We envision Tiger Technology as a leading global provider of hybrid solutions in enterprise IT, surveillance, digital pathology, and media and entertainment. Our strategy involves deepening our presence in the USA, Europe and the Middle East, Turkey and Africa markets while expanding into Asia and the Pacific by opening new regional offices, such as one in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We will also strengthen our partnerships with local system integrators and resellers. What role will strategic partnerships, such as the one you have with Microsoft, play in achieving these objectives? Strategic partnerships are crucial to our growth, enabling us to leverage industry leaders’ strengths, extend market reach and enhance customer value. Our collaboration with Microsoft exemplifies this, particularly through our integration with Microsoft Azure. This allows us to offer a robust hybrid cloud environment, combining on-premises storage with the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. It has been especially beneficial for customers in the surveillance sector who require secure, scalable solutions for managing large volumes of video data. We have established partnerships with industry leaders like Dell Technologies, Milestone Systems and Philips. Embracing the cloud: the future of hybrid innovation Iravan Hira explains how Tiger Technology will continue to refine its solutions to help customers overcome their cloud adoption concerns BY ALICE CHAMBERS
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