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    Brilyant Acquires Sugansa India, Sai Venkata to Lead AI Practice

    Spotlight Posted on  —by Salil Urunkar
    Brilyant

    Bengaluru: Global IT systems integrator Brilyant has announced the acquisition of Sugansa India, a strategic move to fast-track its AI-first vision and embed advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities into its enterprise service offerings.

    This acquisition reinforces Brilyant’s commitment to delivering intelligent digital transformation at scale across industries.

    Sugansa, with a strong presence in the UK and India, is recognized for its innovation in AI, machine learning (ML), and data engineering – serving sectors such as finance, media, and retail. Its team brings with it a deep bench of domain knowledge and proven success in implementing intelligent enterprise solutions.

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    As part of the integration, Sai Venkata, former Director at Sugansa, has been appointed Director – AI Practice at Brilyant. Reporting to Dinesh Arora, Senior Director – Enterprise Business, Sai will lead the newly established AI Center of Excellence (CoE) and collaborate with Brilyant CEO Akash Saxenaa on shaping the company’s AI roadmap and go-to-market strategy.

    “AI is no longer a differentiator – it’s a business imperative,” said Dinesh Arora, Senior Director at Brilyant. “Sugansa’s capabilities, combined with Sai’s leadership, will empower the company to help enterprises move from experimentation to execution – unlocking scalable, AI-driven automation and growth.”

    “Our’s vision aligns perfectly with our belief in responsible and practical AI adoption,” said Sai Venkata, Director – AI Practice. “Together, we’ll help customers evolve from running AI pilots to becoming truly AI-first organizations.”

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    Brilyant Strengthens Position in AI-Powered Enterprise Services

    The acquisition comes at a pivotal time as enterprises globally accelerate their AI transformation agendas. Brilyant, which already offers end-to-end solutions across cloud, security, infrastructure, and consulting, now strengthens its position in AI-powered enterprise services – enabling clients to drive innovation, productivity, and operational efficiency.

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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