These are turbulent times for the Indian IT sector. Apart from the uncertainty on the US regulatory front and an appreciating rupee, the Indian IT industry itself is seeing a structural change with newer technologies like cloud and automation that is cannibalising traditional IT services. With clients shifting their tech spend to newer areas like digital and IoT, there is a need for newer skill sets that existing employees don’t always have. Amidst all the turmoil with slower growth and unprecedented lay-offs in the industry, having a differentiated business model with a strategic relationship with clients does put a company in an enviable position. Finding itself in that position is Hyderabad based mid-cap company, Cyient.