We speak with Deepak Waghmare, CTO for APAC at Dell Technologies at Canalys APAC Forum 2025, held in Da Nang, Vietnam. Deepak, breaks down the rapidly evolving AI landscape, stressing that AI is still in its early stages and must deliver real business outcomes to gain lasting traction.
He discusses Dell’s push to position itself as an innovation leader, helping organisations shape their AI strategies, manage data effectively, and strengthen security as they modernise. Looking ahead to 2026, Deepak expects AI adoption to accelerate as new data centers come online, addressing key concerns around privacy, sovereignty, and local processing. He also explores APAC’s diverse levels of AI maturity—highlighting markets like Vietnam, where national strategies and regulation greatly influence innovation. Throughout the conversation, Deepak underscores the critical role of data centers and strong data foundations in driving the next wave of AI transformation across the region.
