ASIRT TechDay 136: Empowering Mumbai SIs with MSP growth strategy

The Mumbai IT channel community gathered at the Sai Palace Hotel on April 23, 2026, for ASIRT TechDay #136. The event served as a critical platform for system integrators and retailers to move beyond traditional sales and explore recurring revenue models and strategic leadership.

Modern security and the move to MSP

The evening's technical sessions addressed the dual challenges of security and service scalability:

• 3F Security: Focused on strengthening business security posture through comprehensive endpoint and network protection.

• Goyama Securetech (formerly ITCG): Introduced Atera, empowering partners to build their own Managed Service Provider (MSP) capabilities. This shift allows partners to reduce dependency on external providers and create sustainable, recurring service revenue.

• Jaypeetex Engineering: Showcased engineering-driven infrastructure solutions tailored for complex enterprise environments.

Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai Session: Chanakya Neeti for modern business

A highlight of the event was the Evolve Speaker session featuring Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai. He translated the ancient principles of Chanakya Neeti into actionable modern strategies:

• Structured Decision-Making: Using disciplined frameworks to navigate business complexity.

• Long-Term Perspective: Balancing immediate professional gains with personal happiness and peace.

• Strategic Discipline: Implementing ancient wisdom to achieve success in today's competitive landscape.

Community and consortium growth

Chetan Shah, co-founder of ASIRT, opened the session by highlighting the association’s progress. The steady growth of the ASIRT consortium ecosystem reflects a collective move toward a more integrated and self-reliant partner community.

Conclusion

ASIRT TechDay #136 proved that for the modern system integrator, success is found at the intersection of technical expertise and timeless strategy. By embracing MSP models and disciplined leadership, the ASIRT community is positioning itself for resilience in an evolving market.