Maharashtra IT Minister Ashish Shelar Graces Velloe Mumbai Launch; Highlights Role of AI and Technology in Accelerating Digital Transformation

The event was graced by Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, who congratulated the Velloe leadership team on bringing global technology expertise to India and creating new-age employment opportunities across Maharashtra and the country.

Speaking at the event, Shri Ashish Shelar highlighted Maharashtra’s commitment towards strengthening its technology ecosystem and enabling faster adoption of digital solutions. He also spoke about the launch of the Maha AI platform, an initiative aimed at empowering administrative teams with AI-enabled capabilities to improve efficiency, accelerate workflows and create a faster internal governance ecosystem.

“Technology and AI will play a critical role in shaping the future of governance, businesses and employment opportunities. Maharashtra continues to focus on creating an ecosystem that encourages innovation, improves efficiency and attracts global technology capabilities. We welcome organisations like Velloe that bring international expertise, investment and skilled employment opportunities to Maharashtra and India,” said Shri Ashish Shelar, Hon’ble Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.

Velloe’s Mumbai roundtable focused on the increasing need for AI-ready infrastructure as organisations move beyond traditional digital transformation towards intelligent, scalable and secure technology ecosystems. Industry leaders discussed how AI adoption will require strong foundations across cloud infrastructure, data centres, cybersecurity, automation and skilled technology talent.

Speaking on the occasion, Thomas Joseph Marcin, Co-Founder and CEO, EVOCS APAC, said, “India represents one of the most exciting technology opportunities globally. The country has the right combination of talent, innovation capability and digital ambition to become a global leader in AI-driven transformation. Through Velloe, our objective is to bring EVOCS’ global expertise and work closely with Indian enterprises to build future-ready technology ecosystems.”

EVOCS recently announced its India expansion through Velloe with a ₹100 crore investment towards strengthening AI infrastructure capabilities, building technology talent and expanding its presence across the country. As part of this expansion, Mr. Marcin recently launched the company's new Noida Innovation Centre. Starting with this Noida hub and a team of over 100 professionals, Velloe plans to scale its workforce to 250 employees over the next 18–24 months, while also establishing new offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Jaipur.

Commenting on the India vision, Arvind Sharma, President, EVOCS India, said, “India is not just a market for EVOCS; it is a strategic innovation hub. The future of AI will depend on the strength of the infrastructure that supports it. With Velloe, we aim to build capabilities that help enterprises accelerate innovation, improve efficiency, and unlock meaningful outcomes from their digital transformation journeys. A vital pillar of this vision is our new Offshore Development Center (ODC) in Jaipur. By establishing this hub, we are not only scaling our technological capabilities but also investing deeply back into our roots, empowering local talent and driving sustainable innovation from the heart of Rajasthan. As AI adoption accelerates globally, data centres and intelligent infrastructure are becoming the backbone of the digital economy. Velloe aims to support enterprises with cloud modernisation, AI-driven observability, automation, cybersecurity, managed operations and next-generation infrastructure solutions.”

Highlighting the technology roadmap, Sumit Kumar, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, EVOCS India, said, “AI is fundamentally an infrastructure challenge before it becomes an application opportunity. Enterprises today require scalable, secure and intelligent digital foundations that can support the next generation of AI-driven businesses. Velloe brings together global expertise, automation and intelligent operations to help organisations become truly AI-ready.”

Speaking about Velloe’s business vision, Yogesh Sahu, Chief Product & Business Officer, EVOCS APAC, said, “The organisations that will lead in the coming decade are those that successfully connect technology infrastructure with measurable business outcomes. At Velloe, our focus goes beyond technology deployment, we are committed to enabling enterprises to build resilient, secure, and scalable platforms that accelerate AI adoption, data-driven transformation, and continuous innovation.

India represents one of the most strategic growth markets globally, and through strong partnerships, we aim to position Velloe as a trusted enabler of AI, Data Center, and Cloud services for government and enterprise customers across the country.”

Also present at the event was William Higgo, Senior Director - Process Mining & Automation, EVOCS, along with senior industry leaders, enterprise representatives and technology partners.

With EVOCS’ presence across 9 global locations spanning North America, South America and Asia-Pacific, Velloe aims to strengthen India’s position as a hub for AI-powered infrastructure, cloud innovation and digital engineering excellence.

About Velloe

Velloe is the Indian entity of Evolution Cloud Services (EVOCS), established to support India’s growing demand for AI-ready infrastructure, cloud transformation and next-generation digital innovation. Through its India operations, Velloe enables enterprises to modernise infrastructure, optimise operations and accelerate AI-led transformation.

About EVOCS

Evolution Cloud Services (EVOCS) is a US-headquartered technology company specialising in AI infrastructure, cloud transformation, intelligent operations, data centre solutions, enterprise modernisation and managed services. With a global presence across 9 locations including the United States, Argentina, India, Malaysia and Singapore, EVOCS helps organisations build scalable digital foundations through cloud expertise, automation, AI-driven solutions and operational excellence.