P. Srikar Reddy, Sonata Software
In this month's issue of Executive Perspective, we interview Srikar Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of Sonata Software. Founded in 1986, Sonata Software is a publicly traded IT consulting and software services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. Srikar has been with the company since 1986 and has helped build it into one of the largest software systems integrators in India.
Our interview discusses the changes Srikar has seen in the IT industry, particularly as it relates to the evolving role of the Indian IT services provider. From the start of the Indian outsourcing concept to the incorporation of higher-end services, Srikar discusses what has been behind the major industry shifts and what opportunities he sees going forward.
Srikar also explains the concept of the digital revolution, and how a pivot to digital, mobile and cloud across the IT industry affects both established players and new entrants. He particularly addresses how M&A can serve these objectives, and explains how Sonata evaluates potential acquisitions.
To read the complete interview with Srikar Reddy, click here.