India, Feb. 17 -- As Indian enterprises head into 2026, the technology conversation is shifting from ambition to accountability. AI pilots are giving way to production systems, data volumes are exploding, and boards are demanding outcomes that are measurable, resilient, and compliant. Against this backdrop, infrastructure decisions are no longer just IT choices. They are business-critical bets that will determine how quickly organisations can respond to uncertainty, regulate risk, and scale innovation responsibly.

In this interaction with Dataquest, Hemant Tiwari, Managing Director and Vice President, India and SAARC Region, Hitachi Vantara, outlines the technology shifts that will shape enterprise priorities in the year ahead. From AI-r...