Sify Technologies Recognized as a ‘NICHE PLAYER’ In The 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ For Managed Network Services

Sify Technologies Recognized as a ‘NICHE PLAYER’ In The 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ For Managed Netw ork Services

              Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

Chennai, 31 January, 2022— Sify Technologies Limited (NASDAQ: SIFY), India’s leading Digital ICT solutions provider with global service capabilities spanning Data Center, Cloud, Networks, Security and Digital services, was recently in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services. The evaluation was made based on specific criteria that analyzed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Garter’s Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, provi ding a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differe ntiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries and Niche Players. The research enables one to get the most from market analysis in alignment with their unique business and technology needs.

According to Gartner research, “By 2024, 30% of enterprise buyers will demand managed network services (MNS) that include near-real-time case management synchronization with enterprise-operated IT service management (ITSM) tools and more than 60% of software-defined, wide-area network (SD-WAN) customers will have implemented a secure access service edge (SASE) architecture.”

As an integrated digital transformation partner with cloud@core portfolio of services, Sify can help enterprises to derive value by transforming their network with a suite of managed network solutions and services that inc lude a world class Service delivery platform (SDP), Service management functions, Operations automation, Cus tomer experience management, Professional services and transformative technologies such as SD-WAN and Se cure Access Service Edge (SASE). 

Commenting on the recognition, Kamal Nath, CEO, Sify Techn ologies said, “This stands testimony to our world class managed network services capability. Sify’s deep and proven expertise in managing customers’ mission cr itical networks at scale, is a pre ferred choice for enterprises looking to meet their network tra nsformational goals. We are also building competencies in emerging tech to future-proof our customers’ networks and enha nce outcomes through application of AI/ML”.

Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services, 10 November 2021, Ted Corbett, Danellie Young

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About Sify Technologies

A Fortune India 500 company, Sify Technologies is India’s most comprehensive ICT service & solution provider. With Cloud at the core of our solutions portfolio, Sify is focussed on the changing ICT requirements of the emer ging Digital economy and the resultant demands from large, mid and small-sized businesses.  Sify’s infrastructu re comprising state-of-the-art Data Centers, the largest MPLS network, partnership with global technology ma jors and deep expertise in business transformation solutions modelled on the cloud, make it the first choice of start-ups, SMEs and even large Enterprises on the verge of a revamp.

More than 10000 businesses across multiple verticals have taken advantage of our unassailable trinity of Data Centers, Networks and Security services and conduct their business seamlessly from more than 1600 cities in India. Internationally, Sify has presence across North America, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Sify, www.sify.com, Sify Technologies and www.sifytechnologies.com are registered trademarks of Sify Technologies Limited.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ mater ially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Sify undertakes no duty to update any forward-lo oking statements.

For a discussion of the risks associated with Sify’s business, please see the discussion under the caption “Risk Fa ctors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2021, which has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and is available by accessing the database mainta ined by the SEC at www.sec.gov, and Sify’s other reports filed with the SEC.