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This month’ s cover story, which can be found on page 14, features Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine. He discusses how the company’ s long-standing belief is that transformation doesn’ t come from trendchasing, but from building the proper foundations. With the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence, enterprise IT leaders face increasing pressure to adopt new technologies while maintaining smooth operations. ManageEngine’ s approach focuses on platform unification, allowing organisations to manage complexity and achieve outcomes rather than simply completing tasks. environment. Experts stress the importance of proactive risk management and building a solid, AI-ready data foundation to tackle these challenges effectively. Industry leaders like Hadi Jaafarawi from Qualys and Seelan Nayagam from DXC Technology highlight the need for organisations to operationalise risk management through tools like the Risk Operations Centre( ROC) and invest in strong data foundations for innovation. David Boast from Endava further emphasises the role of people and processes, noting that innovation should align with real business goals and that fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptive thinking is essential for long-term success.

You can read more starting on p35.

ManageEngine’ s strategy has evolved over 23 years to accommodate changing technologies and demands. The company emphasises a structured, modular approach with a focus on visibility, policy enforcement, and measurement to manage complexity effectively. The recent launch of MSP Central reflects the same principles, providing flexibility and scalability for Managed Service Providers. By incorporating AI in a responsible, contextual manner, ManageEngine ensures that automation and intelligence work together to reduce risks and optimise IT operations.

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