When you think of government offices, we usually imagine dusty files, long lines and handwritten receipts and slips.
We rarely think of tech-savvy professionals, with state-of-the-art technology.
But that is slowly changing and bridging this gap and enabling the Indian Government technologically is Sedibuz, so that they can better manage the country in a more effective and advanced manner.
Making this possible is Kiran S Deolalkar, the man behind Sedibuz. SediBuz is a technology services and solution provider with a key focus on consulting in the public sector.
Sedibuz understands the functioning of the government and hence provides end-to-end services to the public sector right from defining the scope of work to interfacing with the right technology companies and the strenuous RFP process of due diligence and selection of the right technology vendors.
Sedibuz is also one of our clients at FlexiBees, having hired multiple part-time and remote-working professionals to assist their existing teams. So we recently caught up with Kiran S Deolalkar, Founder & CEO of Sedibuz to understand their business and to know what worked well for them and why they choose to hire flexible talent. What ensued was an interesting conversation about what working with the Indian government feels like.
Some excerpts from our conversation:
Can you tell us what you do in simple terms?
The government offices in India take time to adapt to technology and to put it simply, we enable this. We work closely with global technology companies to collaborate, innovate and explore business opportunities in the Indian Government sector.
We worked on bridging the gap between the healthcare sector and the supply using IoT-based equipment for early detection and prevention of life-threatening diseases like cancer, diabetes etc.
How did it all start? Tell us your story.
My true passion was to give back to society and work on something that can create a large impact. And in this process, also help companies start and grow their businesses in the public sector. I am particularly passionate about understanding government functioning, identifying the right solutions to some key challenges faced by them and building a strong partner ecosystem.
With my strong network developed during my professional tenure, the entrepreneurial bug got the better of me!
That is how the journey started.
Loaded with my professional experiences and an array of networks was born Sedibuz Consulting LLP, with a goal to spearhead technology-based changes and applications into the public sector domain. The primary focus of Sedibuz is to build relationships with the State and Central government entities to ensure a strong connection and steady association for long-term business opportunities.
I am passionate and skilled in understanding government functioning, identifying the right solutions to key challenges and building a strong partner ecosystem. My focus is to engage with companies working to bring transformation to the public sector.
Today, I have about 25+ years of experience in providing strategic advice, IT solutions and eGovernment solutions to Central and State Government bodies.
What is your differentiator?
I think it is our ability to work with the public sector effectively. It is a very challenging space. But our true differentiator is our understanding of the public sector and the ability to customize solutions as per the requirement.
Can you share a recent success story?
The digital era has witnessed a remarkable surge of brands that have ushered in a horizon shift through their innovative ideas and business services. Despite the troughs and crests of the market, our company has consistently honed our services to encompass all elements of holistic customer experience.
In the past few years, this trend is conspicuously visible with the success of some stellar brands in the consulting space.
Sedibuz Consulting is one of the pioneers in public sector consultancy. Sedibuz has not only achieved significant growth over the years but also galvanized transformation in public-sector consulting. Its remarkable record has inspired many budding entrepreneurs to pursue their dream of a value-driven business. I think this is a great indicator of the ripple effect we are able to create with the work that we are doing.
One of our biggest achievements is that Sedibuz has been the largest Public Sector partner in India for TeamViewer, for two consecutive years.
Additionally, Sedibuz has ventured into the Digital Healthcare sector. Patients using digital networks to communicate with doctors are enjoying the benefits of an innovative healthcare experience. It has drastically changed healthcare practices by helping them to overcome many traditional challenges and processes. It provides consumers/patients with the power to manage their health by providing access to their health data captured through remote monitoring of healthcare devices from different sources.
Digital health and its related technologies empower families to better track and manage their healthcare, gain access to health-related information, and live more productive lives.
Sedibuz is taking Healthcare Digital Products across India and Government Hospitals. Our technologies include products like Digital stethoscopes, Cervical, Breast & Oral cancer screening & detection devices, Diabetic Neuropathy and more. Our aim is to make the Indian Healthcare System technologically advanced, early detection and save lives.
What is your motto?
Commit what you can deliver and deliver what you have committed.
What made you opt for flexible talent and FlexiBees and how has been your experience?
The concept of hiring flexible talent has never been as important for the world of work as it is today. The lack of skilled full-time workers is driving up the demand for temporary, contract or freelance workers. Businesses are realizing the importance of flexible staffing with benefits ranging from cost efficiencies to quicker access to specialist skills.
We have hired three professionals from FlexiBees: A virtual assistant, a Social media manager and an Inside sales manager. Compared to the process of hiring full-time employees, we experienced quicker joining and onboarding while hiring with FlexiBees. The talent provided is highly skilled and experienced. It is very cost-effective and is less of a liability for any organization.
Hiring talent from FlexiBees has helped us streamline our work processes, and become more organized and structured. I think this is the strength of women employees! Apart from this, they bring a lot of creativity to the work they handle.
