Digital Terminal successfully hosted the DT CIO Roundtable 2026 on January 14, 2026, at Hotel Radisson Blu, New Delhi, bringing together senior technology decision makers for an in depth and forward looking discussion on the future of enterprise storage. Centered around the theme “Reimagining Enterprise Storage: Powering the Data Driven Future”, the closed door forum witnessed active participation from leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, VPs, Heads of IT, and senior technology leaders across industries.
The exclusive roundtable served as a strategic knowledge exchange platform, focusing on what modern CIOs expect from next generation enterprise storage in an increasingly AI driven business environment. Discussions revolved around scalability, performance, data security, hybrid cloud readiness, and the evolving role of storage in enabling intelligent enterprises.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Rajeev Ranjan, Editor and Publisher, Digital Terminal, who set the tone for the forum by highlighting the critical role enterprise storage plays in supporting digital transformation, AI adoption, and data intensive workloads. He emphasized the need for CIOs to re evaluate traditional storage architectures and adopt future ready solutions that align with business agility and innovation.
Following the welcome note, Digital Terminal hosted a felicitation ceremony to acknowledge distinguished leaders from Iris Global and Dell. Rajeev Ranjan, Editor and Publisher, and Jyoti Janda, Executive Editor, Digital Terminal, felicitated Sanjiv Krishen, Founder and CMD, Iris Global Services, Himanshu Chawla, CEO, Iris Waves Pvt. Ltd., and Danish Khan, Field CTO, Dell Technologies, recognizing their leadership, vision, and continued contribution to advancing enterprise innovation and channel driven growth.
Setting a clear technical direction for the forum, Danish Khan, Field CTO, Dell Technologies, delivered a focused presentation on Dell’s next generation enterprise storage portfolio, addressing the realities of increasingly complex IT environments. His session highlighted how modern storage platforms are evolving to support AI driven workloads, hybrid cloud deployments, and business critical applications, while enabling enterprises to balance performance, security, and agility. He outlined how organizations can approach storage modernization with an emphasis on resilience, scalability, and simplified operations.
The discussion that followed reflected strong engagement from participating CIOs, who raised pointed questions around real world implementation, data protection priorities, security preparedness, cloud interoperability, and long term value realization.
Responding to these perspectives, Danish Khan explained how Dell’s storage solutions are designed to deliver predictable outcomes through intelligent automation, built in protection, and flexible scale. The exchange enabled CIOs to gain practical clarity on how Dell’s storage architecture aligns with evolving enterprise needs, helping them make informed decisions for building future ready infrastructure.
Adding an editorial and strategic lens to the discussion, Onkar Sharma, Consulting Editor, Digital Terminal, presented a comprehensive overview on Enterprise Storage in the Age of AI. His session examined how data growth, AI driven analytics, and automation are redefining storage requirements, while offering CIOs a framework to align infrastructure investments with long term digital and business objectives.
Sanjiv Krishen, Founder and CMD, Iris Global Services, appreciated Digital Terminal’s initiative in creating a meaningful platform for fostering the growth of the IT ecosystem. He said, "The IT industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and to thrive in such a dynamic environment, it is essential to seize the momentum and stay ahead of technological shifts. Enterprises must adopt the right solutions that enable scalability, security, and operational efficiency while driving innovation."
He further said, "As India’s leading national IT distribution company and a key partner of Dell Technologies, we are committed to empowering organizations on their digital transformation journey. Platforms like the DT CIO Roundtable offer invaluable opportunities for CIOs and decision-makers to exchange insights, collaborate, and collectively shape the future of the IT ecosystem."
A main highlight of the DT CIO Roundtable 2026 was the exclusive closed door interaction between participating CIOs and senior leadership from Dell Technologies and Iris Global Services.
The session enabled deep, solution oriented discussions on next generation enterprise storage, hybrid cloud strategies, and AI readiness.
Technology leaders engaged directly with Dell and Iris leadership, exchanging perspectives on real world challenges, evolving customer expectations, and future technology roadmaps in a collaborative and knowledge driven environment.
While talking to DT about the success of the event, Himanshu Chawla, CEO, Iris Waves Pvt. Ltd., said, "The DT CIO Roundtable 2026 proved to be much more than a discussion forum. It created a unique space for leaders to share insights, debate emerging trends, and collectively explore the future of enterprise storage and IT strategy. The energy, engagement, and diversity of perspectives made it a truly enriching experience, demonstrating how focused collaboration among industry leaders can spark innovation, drive practical solutions, and strengthen the IT ecosystem for the challenges ahead."
Adding a strong business and ecosystem perspective to the forum, Sanjiv Krishen, delivered an impressive presentation highlighting Iris Global’s growth journey, operational strength, and market achievements. He shared insights into the company’s evolution as one of India’s leading national IT distribution comapny, outlining its expansive partner network, robust operational capabilities, and commitment to enabling enterprise and channel success.
With meaningful conversations and high quality engagement, the DT CIO Roundtable 2026 reaffirmed Digital Terminal’s role as a trusted platform for facilitating impactful industry conversations. The event successfully empowered enterprise technology leaders with actionable insights to navigate the data driven future and build resilient, AI ready storage ecosystems.
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