Ingram Micro India has announced a strategic partnership with IDS Next, Asia’s leading hospitality software provider, aiming to enhance technological offerings in the hospitality sector. This collaboration is set to deliver comprehensive, hospitality-focused solutions by integrating Ingram Micro's extensive technology services with IDS Next's cutting-edge software.

As a technology aggregator, Ingram Micro India will support both upcoming and operational hotels. Their role includes the aggregation, integration, and implementation of information technology, cybersecurity, audio-video, and physical security infrastructure. Additionally, they offer customized technology solutions tailored to mid- and high-end hotels. This OEM-agnostic approach allows clients to choose the solutions that best meet their needs, providing flexibility and personalized service.

IDS Next, on the other hand, brings its extensive expertise in hospitality software solutions. The partnership spans all hospitality verticals they serve, including hotels, restaurants, banquets, leisure, and wellness. IDS Next will provide enterprise software solutions while Ingram Micro India complements these offerings with end-to-end services, ensuring a seamless integration of hardware and technology.

Navneet Singh Bindra, SVP & Chief Country Executive of Ingram Micro India, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Ingram Micro India's foray into the hospitality vertical aligns well with IDS Next's commitment to providing innovative solutions for all facets of the hospitality industry. We are confident that this partnership will drive excellence and bring about a technology-led transformation in the hospitality sector.”

Echoing this sentiment, Binu Mathews, CEO of IDS Next, highlighted the benefits of the collaboration, saying, “By combining our prowess in hospitality software solutions with the unparalleled reach of Ingram Micro India, we aim to together deliver holistic solutions that elevate the technological experience for hospitality businesses.”

The partnership enables Ingram Micro to offer a wide range of solutions to hospitality businesses across India. This includes IT products and full-stack cloud and on-premise software from IDS Next. IDS Next remains the only company covering an extensive range of hospitality verticals, offering both back-end and front-end solutions. Their services cover everything from contactless check-in, front office management, and guest requests to housekeeping management, payroll, finance, inventory management, and procurement.

This partnership marks a significant step forward in enhancing the technological infrastructure of the hospitality sector. With Ingram Micro’s comprehensive services and IDS Next’s robust software solutions, the collaboration is poised to reshape the landscape of hospitality in India, bringing about a technology-led transformation that promises improved efficiency and guest experiences.

About Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company in the global information technology ecosystem. With a reach extending to nearly 90% of the global population, they play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, connecting technology manufacturers and cloud providers with a diversified base of business-to-business technology experts. Through their AI-powered digital platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage™, they offer a comprehensive business-to-consumer-like experience that integrates hardware and cloud subscriptions, personalized recommendations, instant pricing, order tracking, and billing automation. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

About IDS Next

IDS Next is the largest hospitality solutions provider in emerging markets, serving customers in over 50 countries with award-winning software. They streamline both front and back-office hospitality operations, providing full-stack ERP solutions for hotels, restaurants, leisure, and wellness sectors, and integrating with over 350 leading technology partners. With over 35 years of experience, IDS Next ensures secure operations with PA DSS-certified and GDPR-compliant solutions, powering 300,000+ rooms, 220+ hotel chains, 25,000+ POS outlets, and 300+ leisure venues globally. Learn more at www.idsnext.com.