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Zoho launches Nathu La, an India-designed server platform to cut AI and data centre costs

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Zoho Corporation
What it does
enterprise software and SaaS provider
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Launch
Based in
Chennai
Founded
1996
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

Zoho Corporation launched Nathu La, an India-designed server platform, to reduce costs and improve performance for AI and data centre operations

What happened

The server uses 12-18% less power and reduces total cost of ownership by 20-30%, with all intellectual property owned in India

Why it matters

Developed in collaboration with Intel and built around Intel Xeon 6 processors, Nathu La is part of Zoho's effort to build a sovereign technology stack from…

The details

  • Zoho Corporation launched Nathu La, an India-designed server platform, to reduce costs and improve performance for AI and data centre operations.
  • The server uses 12-18% less power and reduces total cost of ownership by 20-30%, with all intellectual property owned in India.
  • Developed in collaboration with Intel and built around Intel Xeon 6 processors, Nathu La is part of Zoho's effort to build a sovereign technology stack from hardware to software.
  • The research and development work for Nathu La was carried out in Nagpur by local talent recruited and trained by Zoho.
  • Nathu La includes customised power delivery subsystems, an in-house Data Centre Secure Control Module design, and modular chassis options for different deployment environments.
  • Zoho plans to host its applications on the Nathu La server platform, allowing it to optimise the software-hardware stack for specific workloads, reduce costs, improve performance, and strengthen data governance for global customers.
  • The company said more than five patents have been filed covering thermal management and cost-optimised server architecture designs.

The bigger picture

  • Zoho aims to reduce its reliance on foreign entities for security audits, firmware updates, or licensing continuity with Nathu La.
  • The server is aligned with India’s Open Source Software policy and the highest Local Content Policy for government procurement.
  • It supports government initiatives including Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, and the National Supercomputing Mission.
  • Zoho’s CEO, Shailesh Davey, said the launch is part of a long-term strategy to build and operate its entire technology stack, delivering customer value through focused R&D investments.

About the business

  • Zoho Corporation is a privately held technology company headquartered in Chennai, founded in 1996.
  • It operates brands including Zoho and ManageEngine, with over 150 million users and more than one million paying customers using its IT management and business software.
  • The company owns and operates 20 data centres worldwide.
  • Zoho runs a skilling initiative at its Nagpur office called SETU, targeting students in Tier 2 towns for advanced learning in Electronics System Design and Manufacturing.
  • The initiative has trained over 300 students, some of whom have been placed with Zoho.

What happens next

  • Zoho plans to deploy 2,000 Nathu La servers by the end of 2026.
  • The company aims to optimise its software-hardware stack for specific workloads, reducing costs and improving performance for global customers.

The deal

Type
launch

Founders

  • Sridhar Vembu, co-founder
  • Shailesh Davey, CEO

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