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Milestone Systems taps Diya Girish as sales director to drive India market push with AI-powered security stack
MUMBAI: Milestone Systems has doubled down on India’s digital growth story, appointing technology veteran Diya Girish as its new sales director to lead go-to-market strategies in one of the world’s fastest-growing security and surveillance markets.
Announced on 7 May 2025, the move signals Milestone’s renewed focus on sectors like smart cities, infrastructure, healthcare, and manufacturing, where real-time video management, analytics and cloud-based solutions are increasingly vital. Girish, who brings over 20 years of experience from Oracle, EY, and IBM, is tasked with scaling adoption of Milestone’s expansive portfolio including XProtect VMS, Arcules (VSaaS), BriefCam video analytics, and the new AI-powered Project Hafnia.
India’s appetite for smarter, scalable security solutions is soaring. The market is growing rapidly, driven by increased urbanisation and demand for intelligent, integrated video tools capable of managing large-scale data streams. Milestone has responded by reshuffling its sales leadership structure to better capture this momentum, with Girish’s appointment at the core of this strategic push.
“Milestone Systems is evolving with the current needs of the security market. Apart from XProtect, their cloud offering VSaaS-Arcules, Video Analytics software-BriefCam and now the new AI Data platform, Project Hafnia, forms an integral part of the solution stack – a game changer in AI model training for computer vision developers,” said Girish. “My focus will be on collaborating with our partners and delivering unmatched and innovative new security solution use cases for expanding enterprises like manufacturing GCC and infrastructure projects among others.”
She added that India’s complexity as a market makes it “interesting and challenging,” and noted the opportunity for enterprise customers to unlock the full potential of Milestone’s diverse product lineup.
Prior to this role, Girish served as sales director & country head for Oracle’s Application Unlimited line of business, where she led strategic sales and delivered substantial growth across regions.
Her appointment, Milestone stated, is aimed at deepening its presence in the APAC market, advancing cloud and AI-powered security deployments, and driving long-term partner-led expansion in India.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
