We align strongly with "Make in India" initiative: Magellanic Cloud

Magellanic Cloud works in the digital space, connecting excellent technology and their implementation processes, worldwide. Magellanic Cloud is represented by multiple brands with office locations in Europe, USA and Asia. It is able to deliver a wide scope of solutions to practically anywhere in the world. 

Joseph Sudheer Reddy Thumma, CEO of Magellanic Cloud tells us more. Excerpts from an interview: 

DQ: How does Magellanic Cloud differentiate itself in the competitive landscape of emerging technologies?

Joseph: Magellanic Cloud’s expansion strategy is combined with organic growth and strategic acquisitions, with the objective being the increase of our presence in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. By inculcating cutting-edge technologies across our e-surveillance, IT, ITes, and drones domains, and continuously seeking out synergistic partnerships, we aim to solidify our global presence. Our investment in R&D and the relentless pursuit of innovation will drive us forward, positioning Magellanic Cloud as a leader in emerging technology markets worldwide.

Magellanic Cloud distinguishes itself in the technology sector through a robust and multi- dimensional approach to driving innovation, and acquiring new and emerging technologies. Our strategy encompasses both organic and inorganic growth, allowing us to harness the full spectrum of technological advancements.

Being a leader in integrating technologies of the next era, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, advanced analytics, and VSaaS, we are leading the changes in technology in the Indian market that make businesses more efficient and result in customer satisfaction.

Aligned with our brand credo "owning, acquiring, and innovating technologies," we are strengthening our foothold and market share, while adapting to emerging technologies in this ever-changing market sector, thereby, making a difference for our clients, businesses, and markets.

By integrating entities such as Motivity Labs, Scandron, and iVIS, we have, and are, significantly broadening our technological capabilities and market reach in the Indian and the global space. These acquisitions have not only enhanced our portfolio, but further our clientele in IT, ITes, surveillance and drones sector.

DQ: How do Scandron and iVIS contribute to Magellanic Cloud's overall vision for technological innovation?

Joseph: Scandron is solidifying its position as a global leader in delivering groundbreaking drone solutions across commercial, industrial, and defense sectors. This acquisition has significantly amplified Magellanic Cloud’s capabilities in drone manufacturing, development, and operations. By leveraging Scandron’s expertise and technological advancements, we are propelling our overarching vision of technological excellence. 

Scandron’s portfolio, featuring state-of-the-art drones such as DGCA-certified logistics drones with a payload capacity of up to 70 kg, autonomous agricultural drones for precise spraying, and custom-engineered models, excels in speed, intelligence, cost-efficiency, safety, and repeatability. All of these are powered by advanced AI technologies, reinforcing our dedication to pioneering technological breakthroughs.

Equally transformative is IVIS, which plays a critical role in our innovation strategy by tackling key challenges in surveillance and compliance. The acquisition of IVIS has addressed crucial issues such as delayed threat responses, high manpower costs, outdated system integrations, and the absence of emerging technologies in the e-surveillance domain. IVIS’s "Make in India" solutions have revolutionized security frameworks across diverse sectors, including BFSI and retail.

By integrating state-of-the-art technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning, IVIS enhances security with real-time data analysis and actionable intelligence. Data-centric approach, platform customization, and advanced AI-driven analytics ensure superior monitoring and threat detection, essential for both urban and rural landscapes.

Together, Scandron and IVIS exemplify Magellanic Cloud’s dedication to reshaping the technological landscape.

DQ: What are the unique strengths of iVIS in the e-surveillance market that sets it apart from competitors?

Joseph: iVIS' unique strength lies in its end-to-end monitoring systems and advance video management system. Our end-to-end monitoring systems are exceptionally efficient with an excellent score of 98%, reflecting our unwavering commitment to delivering most comprehensive e-surveillance solutions.

Active in more than 20,000 sites, iVIS’s monitoring system handles over 5 lac alerts daily with its intelligent AI based Anomaly detection and mitigates approximately 60% of the alerts via system itself, reducing the manpower requirement. Further, iVIS’s 200+ virtual guards in its command centers in different seismic zones analyze, evaluate & report more than 2 lacs alert in real time to ensure threats are avoided with the intuitive system iVIS has. 

Furthermore, our network with Ǫuick Response Teams (ǪRT) and local law enforcement agencies intensifies our capacity to react rapidly and decisively to the critical threats ensuring and showcasing our 100% commitment in providing solutions that are end- to-end, comprehensive and efficient.

On top of that, iVIS’s advance video management system, which just doesn’t only enhance the security, but has also provided insights that are enabled with the new emerging technology, which is artificial intelligence, enabling more effective monitoring and threat detection as it integrates. 

The data-centric software, the platform customization, and the advanced AI based analytics to offer real-time data and actionable intelligence, is crucial for both urban, rural and global security frameworks, and that’s where iVIS creates its unique market standing.

DQ: Can you elaborate on the recent achievements of Scandron in the drone industry?

Joseph: Scandron, a subsidiary of Magellanic Cloud, has recently achieved several groundbreaking milestones that underscore our preeminent position in the drone industry. We have secured our second DGCA approval for our advanced small category Agri Drone, further augmenting our robust certification portfolio. In a landmark achievement, we also became the first company in India to receive DGCA certification for our cutting-edge logistics drone in February 2024. 

These prestigious certifications not only bolster our credibility, but also strategically position us to engage in high-profile government-led initiatives like Drone Didi, where type certification is a critical prerequisite.

Our relentless pursuit of excellence has also led us to successfully execute rigorous trials with defense forces at both medium and high altitudes, demonstrating superior logistics capabilities in the most challenging environments. These trials have decisively established Scandron as a formidable and reliable partner for defense operations, underscoring our potential to transform military logistics and tactical support.

DQ: How has Scandron's DGCA certification impacted its growth and opportunities in the Indian drone sector?

Joseph: Scandron’s DGCA certifications have been a monumental catalyst, sparking extraordinary growth and unlocking game-changing opportunities within the Indian drone sector. Our recent achievement in securing a second DGCA approval for our cutting-edge small category Agri Drone, coupled with being the pioneering company in India to obtain DGCA certification for our advanced logistics drone in February 2024, has substantially elevated our industry prominence.

These prestigious accolades have not only solidified our credibility, but have strategically positioned us as a dominant player in high-impact government initiatives, such as Drone Didi, where type certification is a critical gateway. This esteemed recognition amplifies our strategic advantage, facilitating access to significant government and commercial contracts.

Moreover, these certifications have reinforced our authority in executing high-stakes testing and trials within the defence sector—an area of paramount importance for national security. This advancement establishes Scandron as a cutting-edge and trusted partner in defence operations, underscoring our revolutionary role in transforming military logistics and tactical support.

DQ: In what ways do Magellanic Cloud’s subsidiaries, particularly Scandron and iVIS,
align with the 'Make in India' initiative?

Joseph: Magellanic Cloud and its subsidiaries align strongly with the "Make in India" initiative by contributing to the growth of indigenous technologies across various key sectors.

Scandron’s contribution to the "Make in India" initiative is evident through its type-certified agricultural and logistics drones, which are pivotal in modernizing Indian agriculture and defence. Scandron is fully committed to locally manufacture drones ensuring India’s self- reliance in the growing sectors like agriculture and defence, pushing the boundaries of innovation under the "Make in India" vision. 

Scandron’s active participation in government initiatives like Drone Didi that majorly focuses on enhancing farming efficiency by reducing labor, and boosts productivity with drone adoptions in the Agri space, strengthening Scandron’s role in advancing India's "Make in India" mission for sustainable growth.

iVIS, on the other hand, has developed indigenous video management system tailored to the BFSI and other sectors to spearhead “Make in India” vision globally. IVIS addresses critical compliance and surveillance challenges in both urban and rural settings, providing real-time monitoring, threat detection, and actionable insights powered by advanced analytics. 

As aligned with 'Make in India' vision, iVIS has already expanded across thousands of locations in India, contributing to the nation's vision of technological self- sufficiency while enhancing security frameworks at scale.

DQ: How does Magellanic Cloud plan to expand its global footprint in the coming years?

Joseph: Magellanic Cloud’s expansion strategy is rooted in the amalgamation of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, emphasized on the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia being the major targets for our geographical expansion. 

Our aim, which is to establish ourselves globally, is achieved by incorporating advanced technologies such as e-surveillance, IT, ITes, and drones, and also by being on the lookout for synergistic cooperation with our partners continuously. Our investment in R&D and tireless quest for novelty will lead us on a course towards achieving a dominant position, moving Magellanic Cloud to the top of new tech markets globally.