ASIRT Synergy Biz Conclave 2026 Highlights Cybersecurity, Networking and Channel Opportunities
The ASIRT Synergy Biz Conclave 2026, being held from August 7 to 9 at the Radisson Blu Plaza Resort & Convention Centre, Karjat, has brought together IT channel partners, technology companies, solution providers and industry representatives for three days of business discussions, technology presentations and networking.
The opening day focused on strengthening collaboration across the channel ecosystem, while presentations from technology companies provided a closer look at cybersecurity, networking, switching infrastructure and partner opportunities.
The event is being organised by the Association of System Integrators and Retailers in Technology (ASIRT) and has attracted participation from multiple technology brands and channel stakeholders. The opening proceedings included an address by ASIRT President Bharat Chhheda, along with participation from ASIRT Chairman Kaustubh Kulkarni, Secretary Avinash Bankeraika and Treasurer Kartik Kaji.
Cybersecurity Takes Centre Stage With NPAV Presentation
Cybersecurity emerged as one of the important technology themes during the event. Net Protector AntiVirus (NPAV), the title sponsor of the conclave, presented its security portfolio and discussed the changing requirements of businesses and channel partners.
Preeti Kela, Director, Net Protector AntiVirus, and Jagannath Patnaik, Sales Head, NPAV, were part of the company's presentation at the conclave. The session addressed the growing complexity of cyber risks and the need for proactive security measures.
The presentation slides also highlighted Krypton Data Loss Prevention (KDLP). The product was presented around the need to protect organisational data and prevent data loss, adding a data-security dimension to the broader cybersecurity discussion.
For channel partners, the focus is significant as cybersecurity increasingly extends beyond endpoint protection towards data protection, access controls, network security and broader security management.
Quantum Networks Showcases Networking Portfolio
Networking was another prominent theme at the conclave, with Quantum Networks using its presentation to outline its positioning, product portfolio and deployment experience.
One of the presentation slides positioned Quantum Networks around a "new networking paradigm", while another focused on its positioning across performance and price.
The company also presented figures showing 25,200 successful installs, 2,633 days and 9+ installs per day, with the slide dated July 1, 2026. These figures were presented as part of the company's business and deployment track record at the event.
Quantum Networks also showcased its switching portfolio, covering access, core, data centre and industrial switching categories. The portfolio presentation included virtual chassis configurations, port capacities and hardware resiliency as part of the company's networking proposition.
The presentation is relevant to channel partners because networking remains an important area for system integrators, particularly as customers combine traditional infrastructure with data centre, enterprise, industrial and distributed networking requirements.
Zebra Technologies Focuses on Scale and Partner Ecosystem
Zebra Technologies was another technology company featured during the conclave. Its presentation focused on the company's global operations, product ecosystem and channel network.
According to figures shown in the presentation, Zebra highlighted 56 years of innovation, approximately 10,700 employees across 57 countries, and more than 10,000 channel partners across about 179 countries. The presentation also cited approximately 8,000 patents and patent applications worldwide, FY2025 revenue of USD 5.4 billion, and around 11% of sales spent on R&D, amounting to USD 593 million in 2025.
These figures were presented by Zebra as part of its broader positioning around its technology and partner ecosystem.
Another presentation titled "Better Every Day" highlighted Zebra's approach to technology deployments across operational environments. The presentation also referenced the company’s products and services, R&D investment and partner ecosystem.
For the Indian channel community, the emphasis on the partner ecosystem is particularly relevant. Technology vendors increasingly depend on system integrators, resellers and solution providers to deploy and support enterprise technology across different customer environments.
Partner Ecosystem Remains Central to the Conclave
The event's stage branding reflected the breadth of companies participating in the ecosystem. NPAV was identified as the Title Sponsor, while the event also featured strategic partners, growth partners, community sponsors and exhibition partners.
The strategic partner panel visible during the presentations included brands such as Zebra, TSC, Sophos, Quantum Networks and Goyama, among others. Synology and Data-Skill were shown as growth partners, while several technology companies participated as exhibition and community partners.
The presence of multiple technology categories reflects the changing role of channel events. Rather than focusing on a single technology segment, such gatherings provide vendors and partners with an opportunity to discuss complementary solutions and potential routes to market.
Channel Collaboration Remains a Key Theme
The opening day also included networking interactions, partner presentations and an exhibition area where participating technology companies engaged with attendees. The programme included the welcome of Navin Gupta, President, FAIITA, as Guest of Honour.
For system integrators and other channel companies, these interactions can provide an avenue to understand vendor roadmaps, identify complementary technologies and assess potential business opportunities.
The presentations at the conclave also showed how vendor priorities are increasingly spanning multiple layers of the technology stack—from cybersecurity and data protection to enterprise networking, switching and operational technology.
What the Conclave Signals for IT Channel Partners
The technology presentations at ASIRT Synergy Biz Conclave 2026 point to several areas that could remain relevant for channel businesses.
Cybersecurity: Data protection and broader security requirements are creating opportunities beyond conventional endpoint security.
Networking: Enterprise, data centre and industrial networking continue to provide opportunities for partners with deployment and managed-services capabilities.
Solution integration: Customers increasingly require combinations of hardware, software, security and networking technologies rather than standalone products.
Vendor partnerships: Access to vendor programmes, technical expertise and solution portfolios can help partners address increasingly specialised customer requirements.
Business networking: Industry events continue to provide opportunities for partners to meet technology providers, exchange market insights and explore collaborations.
ASIRT Conclave Continues Through August 9
The ASIRT Synergy Biz Conclave 2026 continues through August 9, with additional sessions, technology showcases and networking engagements scheduled across the three-day programme.
The first day established a clear focus on channel collaboration, cybersecurity, networking technologies and vendor-partner engagement. The presentations from NPAV, Quantum Networks and Zebra Technologies also demonstrated the range of technology areas being discussed with the channel community.
As the conclave progresses, further sessions are expected to provide additional perspectives on technology adoption, partner opportunities and the evolving requirements of India's IT ecosystem. DQ Channels is one of the media partners for the event and is covering the conclave from Karjat.
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