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Zoho Expands Data Centers Amidst Data Sovereignty Push
21 Feb
Summary
- Zoho Corp is increasing its data center presence to meet global data sovereignty needs.
- ManageEngine sees significant growth in emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia.
- AI integration is a measured approach, complementing existing Zoho products.
- Zoho's data centers are monitored and managed by ManageEngine.
- The company has data centers in numerous countries worldwide.
- ManageEngine's revenue mix has shifted from developed to emerging markets.
- Enterprise adoption of ManageEngine products has risen in recent years.
- ManageEngine helps customers comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
- The company invests significantly in research and development, including AI initiatives.
Zoho Corp is strategically expanding its global data center infrastructure to address the growing trend of data sovereignty regulations across various nations. This expansion is driven by the need to manage data locally and comply with differing national requirements.
ManageEngine, a subsidiary of Zoho Corp, is at the forefront of this global growth, with an increasing number of data centers planned. The company has observed a significant shift in its revenue streams, with emerging markets such as India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America now contributing more substantially than traditional markets like the US and UK.
While ManageEngine's product adoption was initially focused on small and medium-sized businesses, there has been a noticeable rise in enterprise adoption over the past seven to eight years. The company is also actively assisting its clients in complying with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, offering tools and reporting capabilities for breach notifications and impact assessments.
Looking towards the future, Zoho Corp is taking a thoughtful approach to artificial intelligence, investing heavily in research and development. AI is viewed as a complementary layer to enhance existing products rather than a standalone offering, with initiatives in this area dating back to the late 2000s.
