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“As a subsidiary of ITServe Alliance, ITServe Services (ITSS) is uniquely positioned to design and implement customized solutions that cater directly to the challenges and opportunities ITServe members face,” says, Manohar Kasagani, Managing Director of ITSS.
Providing the background on the formation of ITSS, Anju Vallbhaneni, current President of ITServe says, “ITServe Alliance was initially established to offer financial and professional benefits to its members. However, as the organization expanded, it became evident that certain services and benefits required a dedicated platform beyond ITServe Alliance itself. This realization led to the creation of ITServe Services (ITSS), a specialized initiative aimed at addressing those additional needs.”
ITServe Services operates as an independent Board, overseeing a range of activities aimed at enhancing the experience and benefits for members. A group of highly qualified and experienced ITServe leaders make up ITSS Board of Directors: Manohar Kasagani, Anju Vallabhaneni, Amar Varada, Bala Shan, Gautam Reddy Mallireddy, Arvind Nerella, and Srikant Dasugari.
ITSS Office Bearers are: Manohar Kasagani, ITSS Managing Director; Viswa kandi, ITSS – Secretary; Purna Irukulapati, ITSS – Jt. Secretary; Mahesh Sake, ITSS – Treasurer; and, Ravindran Komatireddy, ITSS – Jt. Treasurer. ITSS Advisors consist of: Gautam Gali and Mahender Musuku.
Services Committees Chairs are: Shree Yerramsetty, TP Reddy, Navin Seepana, Ramesh Kalwala, Sarath Chalamcharla, Radhesh Reddy Gurrala, Suresh Mittaplayy, and, Deepak Choudhary. Each of them has come to play an important role in the functioning of ITServe, fulfilling various roles needed to serve its large membership.
According to Amar Varada, ITSS Board of Director, ITSS was founded with the mission of delivering real, measurable benefits to ITServe members.” These include: Group Health Insurance, Business Insurance, ITServe Angels (Entrepreneurial Support Program), Merger & Acquisition Advisory Services, Exclusive Discounts on Payroll Services (ADP), Discounts on Google Workspace & Microsoft Office, Discounted price with Dice. Each of these services is designed to maximize cost savings and operational efficiency for ITServe members.
Bala Shan pointed out, “As ITServe continues to expand, ITSS is actively working on introducing additional benefits to provide even more value to its members.” Two major upcoming initiatives include: LinkedIn Discount for ITServe Members, which is designed to help businesses and professionals enhance their networking, recruitment, and marketing efforts at a reduced cost. Exclusive Travel Discounts by top travel providers to offer discounted flight tickets for members. This will significantly reduce travel expenses for business owners and professionals.
“This ensures a more targeted and effective approach to delivering member benefits,” says Gautam Reddy Mallireddy. Currently, ITSS focuses on the following key areas: • Group Health Insurance • Business Insurance • ITServe Angels (a support network for ITServe entrepreneurs) • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory A major emphasis has been placed on group health insurance solutions.
Recently, ITSS partnered with Trucardia, a company specializing in insurance services to develop a Captive Health Insurance Plan for ITServe members. This plan will leverage ITServe’s collective strength to provide competitive, customized health insurance options.
Currently, ITServe has over 2,500 members, but most procure their health insurance individually, missing out on the benefits of collective bargaining. A captive insurance model allows businesses to form their own insurance company dedicated exclusively to covering the health needs of their employees. Key benefits of Captive Health Insurance include, Cost Control, Financial Incentives, Tailored Coverage.
Srikant Dasugari believes that “ITServe members gain the power of community, an invaluable strength in the IT industry and beyond. With exclusive access to member events and resources, active members are more connected to the field as a whole—and each other.”
In addition, ITSS is in discussions with leading financial software providers like QuickBooks to secure exclusive member discounts. ITServe Services is also forming an exclusive partnership with Monster to offer ITServe members special discounts on Monster’s recruitment services, which will help businesses streamline their hiring process, attract top talent, and reduce recruitment costs.
ITSS is committed to “continuously enhance and expand the range of benefits and services available to ITServe members. We are committed to continuously expanding our member benefits and will share further updates as these exciting initiatives roll out,” says Arvind Nerella.
In his capacity as the MD of ITSS, Kasagani and his dedicated Team oversee ITSS operations and ensure strategic execution of member benefits. Kasagani serves as a bridge between ITServe Alliance and ITSS, reporting key developments and initiatives. He along with the Team lead initiatives in health benefits, business insurance, M&A, and financial services for members. And, they engage with members to collect feedback and refine ITSS offerings based on their evolving needs.
“ITSS is dedicated to empowering ITServe members with innovative solutions, financial advantages, and strategic resources. With these initiatives, we aim to reinforce ITServe’s position as the premier organization for IT entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for more updates!” says Kasagani.
ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT Services organizations, founded in 2010, has rightly become the voice of all prestigious IT companies functioning with similar interests across United States. Through the years, ITServe has evolved as a resourceful and respected platform to collaborate and initiate measures in the direction of protecting common interests and ensuring collective success.
For more information and to join, please visit its website.
