source of technology accountability. ÒSDI acts as
a cohesive leader to get to the final deliverable
Ñ we donÕt walk away when itÕs a product or
other vendorÕs problem,Ó Gupta says.
He sees SDI as a client advocate that delivers
tailored solutions, shunning the cookie cutter
one-size-fits-all product approach. ÒSDI provides
a management consulting philosophy about
addressing the clientÕs problems at the most
detailed level,Ó he says. He expects his people
to Òhone in to the problem, pivot on the details
and no stock answers.Ó
SDI doesnÕt shy from the challenge if client
needs extend beyond product standards. ÒWe
have the technical depth to go down to the code
level and configure apps/hardware to meet a
clientÕs specific needs,Ó Gupta says proudly. The
company relies on its access to a robust vendor
network to get the job done.
Of course, SDI is not the only security firm
on an aggressive growth and acquisition path.
What if someone were to pursue an acquisition
of SDI? ÒWe have an objective to build the company to a certain size,Ó Gupta says. ÒThis would
not be the right time.Ó
Meanwhile, SDI continues to strive to leverage its expertise in critical infrastructure environments and their unique requirements. Gupta
points to their exceptional past and current performance in long-term service programs, offering technical capabilities of a global systems
integrator within an agile, responsive partner.
SDI is proud to be vendor independent.
Lastly, Gupta says they never would backfill
with a ÒB TeamÓ Ñ that simply would not be
in keeping with the company culture. ÒOur
clientÕs best interests are our only interests,Ó
Gupta says. ❚
Curt Harler is a technology writer and regular contributor to
SD&I; magazine. Reach him at curt@curtharler.com.
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