In this exclusive interview, Manish Garg shares how Sharp is driving India’s shift toward smart classrooms and high-performance collaborative workspaces through its MII interactive panel range. He highlights Sharp’s Japanese quality, user-centric innovation, and localized approach as key enablers of seamless engagement across education and enterprise environments.
IT Voice- Sharp’s MII interactive panel range has been receiving strong traction among educators and corporate users. What factors do you believe are driving this growing demand in India?
Manish Garg- It’s a huge, exciting trend. We’re seeing Indian schools and businesses aggressively embrace the future—that means a rapid move toward digital learning and truly collaborative workspaces. The market has matured: people aren’t just looking for a screen; they want a solution that is simple to use, powerful, and connects their teams whether they’re in the room or working remotely. Our Sharp PixelEdge panels hit that sweet spot. They deliver incredibly smooth touch, robust collaboration tools, and a viewing experience that feels premium. They are essentially the foundation for the modern classroom and the high-performance meeting space.
IT Voice- Indian customers often highlight Sharp’s responsive touch experience and advanced collaboration features. How does Sharp ensure such precision and reliability in its interactive technologies?
Manish Garg- This comes down to one thing: Japanese commitment to quality. It’s non-negotiable for us. Every component, from the touch sensors to the display, is designed and tested under extremely high standards. But it’s not just about quality control; we invest heavily in R&D to constantly fine-tune our touch algorithms. We’re focused on eliminating even the slightest delay so that when you write on a PixelEdge Interactive display, it feels completely natural and reliable, year after year. That consistent performance is what builds long-term trust.
IT Voice- There is deep-rooted trust among Indian users in Sharp’s Japanese quality. How do you plan to further strengthen this trust as Sharp expands its Smart Business Solutions and Display Solutions portfolio?
Manish Garg- Trust is the currency of our brand, built over decades. We strengthen it by being highly responsive and strategic. That means listening closely to our customers and building their real-world needs into our product evolution. Operationally, we’re expanding our service network and developing more localized solutions. We want every customer to experience the same legendary Sharp reliability, long product life, and support that we offer globally. At every interaction—the sale, the installation, the service call—we need to deliver that premium Sharp experience.
IT Voice- With digital transformation accelerating across both education and enterprise sectors, how is Sharp positioning itself as a leader in next-generation collaboration and engagement solutions?
Manish Garg- Our position is clear: we aim to be the partner that simplifies communication in a digital-first world. Our solutions are designed to dissolve complexity. Whether it’s a global corporation or an educational institute, our technology has to improve interaction and make teamwork or learning significantly more engaging. This involves smarter displays, intuitive content-sharing tools, and seamless integration with the platforms people already use. Our roadmap is totally focused on developing technology that feels instinctive, not intimidating.
IT Voice- Sharp has expressed a strong commitment to redefining user experience in the Ed-Tech segment. What innovations or product enhancements are being developed specifically for modern classrooms?
Manish Garg- The modern classroom needs to be flexible, dynamic, and genuinely interactive. We’re working on some exciting things, like AI-driven teaching support—tools that assist the teacher—enhanced digital whiteboarding, curated content libraries, vernacular language support and connectivity that can handle a room full of student devices without a hitch. The objective is to empower teachers to be more effective and students to be more active learners, all without introducing new technical headaches into their day.
IT Voice- Customization for the Indian education system is becoming essential. How is Sharp adapting its global best practices and technologies to fit India’s unique learning environment?
Manish Garg- India is unique, and we respect that complexity—large class sizes, incredible linguistic diversity, and a huge push toward digital. We don’t just drop a global product here; we customize it. This means simplifying the product for rapid usability, ensuring connectivity can handle multi-device environments robustly, and making our products durable and affordable for India’s institutions. We take the gold standard of Sharp’s global innovation and meticulously refine it to perform perfectly in real Indian classroom settings.
IT Voice- As interactive technologies become central to future classrooms and boardrooms, what adoption trends are you observing among Indian institutions and organizations?
Manish Garg- We’re seeing two very strong, clear vectors of growth. In Education, the move to integrated smart classrooms—combining online content, live annotation, and supporting hybrid learning models—is unstoppable. On the Corporate side, companies are strategically upgrading meeting rooms to boost high-value activities like brainstorming and effective remote presentations. The transition from passive displays to truly interactive platforms is now an accelerating business imperative.
IT Voice- From a competitive standpoint, what differentiates Sharp’s MII interactive panel range in terms of design, durability, user experience, and long-term value?
Manish Garg- Sharp wins based on four core strengths. First, Design: Our panels are sleek and fit professional environments perfectly. Second, Durability: We build them with that renowned Japanese reliability to deliver years of performance with minimal downtime. Third, User Experience: The smooth writing and intuitive interface make the technology a joy to use. Finally, Long-Term Value: Lower maintenance costs, a longer product life, and strong local support translate directly into a superior overall return on investment for any institution.
IT Voice- How is Sharp enabling seamless collaboration between remote, hybrid, and in-person environments through its smart display solutions?
Manish Garg- Our mandate is to eliminate the distance. Our solutions are designed to bring everyone into the same conversation instantly. Whether they are in the meeting room or across the country, users can share their screens, annotate content together in real time, and join meetings seamlessly. By integrating deeply with popular conferencing platforms, we guarantee a consistent, effortless experience for the entire team, unifying dispersed workforces.
IT Voice- Looking ahead, what key milestones and strategic priorities have you set for growing Sharp’s footprint in India’s Ed-Tech and corporate collaboration market?
Manish Garg- India is arguably one of our most strategically important markets. Our focus is laser-sharp: expand our market share in the education and corporate collaboration segments, accelerate the launch of advanced interactive and display solutions, significantly strengthen our sales ecosystem and local service network, and continue to deliver technology that fundamentally simplifies the way India works and learns. We are deeply committed to fueling India’s exciting digital transformation journey.
