What Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd. does

Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd., operating under the brand Ishan Technologies, is a privately held, founder-led Indian ICT and digital infrastructure provider founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The company delivers a four-pillar portfolio—Network Services (ISP, NLD, MPLS, SD-WAN, leased lines, broadband), System Integration (smart city, ELV, data lifecycle), Data Centre & Cloud Services (colocation across three owned Tier-3/Tier-4 facilities in Mumbai, Chennai, and Gandhinagar, plus the MeitY-empanelled Saksham sovereign cloud and managed multi-cloud services for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle), and Cybersecurity Services (Managed SASE, SOC-as-a-Service, XDR, VAPT). It holds a rare combination of Class-A ISP, NLD, MPLS, Access, and IP1 telecom licenses and operates a 24/7 NOC and SOC overlay across 100+ pan-India locations with 1,700–1,900+ technical staff. Customer base spans 10,000+ enterprises, 5,000+ government/enterprise customers on 19,000+ active links, and 97,710+ retail broadband subscribers, with 11+ smart city deployments.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring streams—monthly/annual connectivity subscriptions, managed SD-WAN, managed colocation, cloud subscriptions, and managed cybersecurity services under multi-year SLAs (e.g., 7-year Surat Municipal Corporation smart city contract)—complemented by one-time system integration project fees, professional services for cloud migration, and channel partner/VAR sales into the SME segment. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with pre-sales solution architects trained on leading OEMs, supplemented by a channel/VAR program recognised through CRN and Channel World Hall of Fame awards, and a direct-to-retail broadband brand (Mera Broadband). Hyperscaler authorized service provider relationships (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle) and tier-one OEM partnerships (Cisco, HPE, Fortinet, IBM, Dell, VMware) enable a brand-agnostic single-vendor bundling proposition. Recent strategic moves in 2025–2026 include the Saksham Cloud launch, partnerships with Nokia (broadband), Sprinklr (AI-driven CXM), and AMD (sovereign AI compute), and a Rs 300 crore capital commitment to expand AI-ready digital infrastructure.

Name

Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd.

Legal name

Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://ishantechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd. (Ishan Technologies) is a founder-led Indian ICT and digital infrastructure provider operating across 100+ locations, delivering network services, colocation, sovereign cloud, managed cybersecurity, and smart city systems to 10,000+ enterprises, government institutions, and 97,000+ retail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Backbone & Core IP Transport (Long-Haul/Metro IP) (HDAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Business/Enterprise ISPs (Dedicated Internet Access) (HDAIADAB), IP Transit & Internet Backbone (Tier-1/2, peering, DIA) (HDAIAEAA), VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD), Service Provider OSS/NMS (Carrier Network Management) (HDAFAGAL)

Keywords

• ICT infrastructure services
• Enterprise network connectivity
• Data center colocation
• Managed cloud services
• Cybersecurity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Managed ICT Services and Connectivity: Recurring managed services including network monitoring, managed SD-WAN, managed colocation, managed cloud, and SOC/NOC services. Revenue is primarily recurring/subscription-based with long-term contracts (multi-year SLAs). 24/7 support and monitoring generate ongoing service fees.
2. Enterprise Connectivity Services: Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Internet Leased Line (ILL), MPLS VPN, Point-to-Point (P2P), DWDM, and high-speed broadband. Recurring connectivity fees billed monthly/annually with 99.9% SLA uptime commitment.
3. Data Centre and Colocation Services: Colocation hosting in tier-3/tier-4 data centres in Mumbai, Chennai, and Gandhinagar. Rack space rental (dedicated, standard, or customised) with power and cooling. Revenue model: recurring colocation fees plus additional services (cross-connects, managed services). Lift-and-shift migration services also provided.
4. Saksham Cloud Platform (IaaS): Sovereign cloud platform with pay-as-you-grow pricing model. Compute (dedicated/shared CPU, high memory, bare metal), storage, and networking offered on usage-based and subscription plans. General purpose starting at ₹892/month, compute-optimised at ₹1,492/month.
5. System Integration and Professional Services: Digital network design and implementation, ELV (CCTV, fire detection, access control), data lifecycle solutions, and smart city project delivery. One-time project fees for design/integration and recurring managed services post-deployment.
6. Cloud Management and Migration Services: Managed cloud services for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle including design, integration, migration, and ongoing management. Cost optimisation and professional services generate both project-based and recurring managed service fees.
7. Unified Communications (UCaaS): Ishan CxConnect platform offered as subscription with flexible agent licensing. Hosted contact centre, hosted PBX, SIP trunking, and managed VoIP delivered through cloud-based framework with monthly/annual billing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ishan Netsol Pvt. Ltd. (Ishan Technologies) is a pan-India ICT services provider delivering four integrated service pillars: Network Services (MPLS, SD-WAN, leased lines, broadband, cloud interconnect), System Integration (network design, smart city, data lifecycle), Data Centre & Cloud Services (colocation, Saksham sovereign cloud, managed multi-cloud for AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle), and Cybersecurity Services (Managed SASE, SOC, XDR, VAPT). The company operates its own licensed network, three tier-3/tier-4 data centers, and 24/7 NOC/SOC, serving 10,000+ enterprises, 5,000+ government customers, and 97,710+ retail customers from 100+ locations.

Product overview

Ishan Technologies operates as a diversified ICT and digital infrastructure provider offering an integrated portfolio of four core service pillars: Network Services (ISP capabilities, enterprise connectivity, unified communications, carrier-based cloud interconnect), System Integration (network design, smart city infrastructure, data lifecycle management, managed services), Data Centre & Cloud Services (colocation, Saksham Cloud Platform, managed multi-cloud services), and Cybersecurity Services (VAPT, Managed SASE, SOC services). The portfolio is unified through shared infrastructure across 100+ pan-India locations, 40+ connected data centers, and integrated service delivery combining connectivity with cloud, security, and system integration capabilities. Key products include Saksham Cloud Platform (MeitY-certified sovereign cloud), CBCI (cloud interconnect to AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle), Ishan CXConnect (UCaaS), and comprehensive managed services for enterprise and government clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Saksham Cloud: A sovereign cloud platform, MeitY empanelled and Rated 3 Data Centres ready for sensitive and regulated workloads.
• Ishan CxConnect
• Ishan One Secure

Products and services

• Network Services Comprehensive network connectivity solutions including high-speed broadband, enterprise connectivity (MPLS, leased lines, SD-WAN), unified communications, carrier-based cloud interconnect, and internet exchange services with pan-India coverage across 100+ locations, for enterprises, government, and retail/SOHO customers.
• System Integration End-to-end system integration services covering digital network design and implementation, data lifecycle solutions, smart city infrastructure, and managed services for enterprise and government projects.
• Data Centre & Cloud Services Integrated data center and cloud solutions including colocation services, Saksham Cloud Platform, managed cloud services for AWS/Azure/GCP/Oracle, storage, backup, and bare metal services.
• Cybersecurity Services Comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio under single SOC overlay including VAPT, Managed SASE (Ishan One Secure), XDR as a Service, SOC as a Service, audit and compliance services.
• Enterprise Connectivity Secure, high-speed connectivity solutions including Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), High-Availability Internet Leased Line (HAILL), MPLS VPN Services, DWDM-Based Point-to-Point, and Managed SD-WAN for enterprise needs.
• Carrier-Based Cloud Interconnect (CBCI) Private, dedicated cloud connectivity bridging enterprise infrastructure with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle) using Authorised Service Provider partnerships with 99.99% availability.
• Ishan CXConnect (Unified Communication as a Service) Unified Communication as a Service (UCaaS) platform providing hosted contact centre, hosted PBX, SIP trunking, and managed VoIP with AI-powered omnichannel capabilities.
• Colocation Services Tier-3 and Tier-4 colocation data center services in Mumbai, Chennai, and Gandhinagar with carrier-neutral facilities, redundant power/cooling, and multi-location solutions.
• Saksham Cloud Platform MeitY-empanelled sovereign enterprise cloud platform providing compute, storage, networking, and security services with PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2 certification and India data residency.
• Managed Cloud Services Managed services for AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud covering design, integration, migration, and ongoing management with cost optimization and 24x7 monitoring.
• Smart City Services Comprehensive smart city solutions implemented in 11+ cities including city-wide network development, command and control centres, CCTV surveillance, GIS solutions, and NOC/DR services.
• Managed Services IT managed services including On-Premises IaaS, NOC as a Service, Asset and Facility Management, Wi-Fi as a Service, and SOC as a Service for infrastructure optimization.
• Ishan One Secure Managed SASE Managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution combining network and security functions with comprehensive protection for modern threat landscape.
• SOC as a Service Security Operations Center as a Service providing 24/7 security monitoring, threat analysis, incident response, and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% uptime SLA for enterprise connectivity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• Surat Municipal CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 November 2025Seven-year contract to provide citywide internet and intranet connectivity for Surat Municipal Operations using MPLS and dark fiber to support smart city programs.
• SprinklrminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2025Partnership to offer AI-driven Customer Experience Management (CXM) solution in India. Joint go-to-market for Sprinklr's CXM platform leveraging Ishan's enterprise customer base and delivery capabilities.
• NokiamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2025Partnership to deliver high-speed broadband infrastructure in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Nokia provides broadband technology while Ishan Technologies operates as ISP to deploy and manage services to end customers.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorised Service Provider and managed cloud services partner for AWS. Provides cloud design, integration, migration, and ongoing management. Also offers AWS Direct Connect for dedicated private cloud connectivity.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorised Service Provider for Microsoft Azure cloud platform with managed cloud services covering design, migration, and ongoing management. Also provides Azure ExpressRoute for private dedicated cloud connectivity.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorised Service Provider for Google Cloud Platform. Certified Google Partner Interconnect provider offering connectivity in Delhi and Mumbai with 99.99% availability. Manages GCP workloads and provides interconnect services.
• Oracle CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorised Service Provider for Oracle Cloud with managed services covering design, migration, and ongoing management. Also offers Oracle Cloud FastConnect for private dedicated connectivity.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSelect Partner of the Year 2023 and SAARC Partner at Fortinet Big Bang Awards 2023 Dubai. Provides Fortinet-based cybersecurity solutions including firewall, SASE, and network security.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for networking solutions including routers, switches, and unified communications. Certifications from Cisco for network design and implementation.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationData lifecycle solutions partner with specialisation in IBM Power platforms (AIX on IBM Power). Provides server and storage infrastructure solutions.
• Dell / Dell EMCcoreTechnology or IntegrationServer and storage technology partner providing enterprise hardware for data centre and colocation deployments.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) / ArubacoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for servers, storage, and wireless networking solutions. Holds technology certifications from HPE-Aruba for network design and implementation.
• VMwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for virtualisation and cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Major Telecom Carriers (via Carrier-Neutral MMRs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMumbai, Chennai, and Gandhinagar data centres feature carrier-neutral Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs) with diverse fibre entry paths and multiple ISP/telco presence enabling internet exchanges and cross-connects.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tata Communications: Much larger Indian telecom incumbent with global presence spanning enterprise connectivity, data centers, cloud, and managed services; overlapping capability set but at vastly larger scale.
• Bharti Airtel (Airtel Business): Major Indian telecom with substantial enterprise services division covering connectivity, data centers, cloud, and IoT; broad incumbent competing for same enterprise and SMB connectivity customers.
• Vodafone Idea (Vi Business): Indian telecom carrier with enterprise/B2B services arm; broad incumbent offering connectivity, IoT, and cloud services competing for similar enterprise and SMB customers.
• Reliance Jio (Jio Business): Telecom giant with rapidly expanding enterprise/B2B services arm including connectivity, cloud, and security; broad incumbent with deep capital backing competing across Ishan's enterprise and retail segments.

Direct peers

• Netmagic (NTT Communications India): Indian data center and managed IT services arm of NTT; directly comparable in colocation, managed hosting, and enterprise cloud managed services targeting similar Indian enterprise customers.
• CtrlS Datacenters: Indian data center and colocation provider with carrier-neutral facilities and managed cloud services; directly comparable in the data center and managed services segment Ishan competes in.
• Sify Technologies: Indian ICT services company with very similar portfolio spanning network connectivity, data centers, cloud, and managed services. Closely comparable mid-tier Indian full-stack ICT provider targeting enterprise and government.
• Yotta Infrastructure: Indian hyperscale data center and cloud services provider with sovereign cloud offerings; comparable in data center footprint, sovereign cloud positioning, and enterprise/government targeting.
• RailTel Corporation of India: Indian government-owned telecom and IT services company with pan-India fiber network and enterprise ICT services; comparable in network services, system integration, and government vertical focus.
• Web Werks: Indian data center and cloud services provider with colocation facilities across multiple cities; comparable mid-sized player in the Indian data center and managed hosting space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1175864
• Instagraminstagram.com/ishantechnologies

Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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