In a move that addresses one of the most persistent pain points in India’s PC hardware channel, SAPPHIRE Technology has formalised a nationwide service partnership with Kaizen Infoserve , giving customers and partners access to a structured warranty and RMA network spanning over 60 locations. Selling a graphics card is the straightforward part of the business. Servicing it reliably for three years, across Tier 1 metros and Tier 3 towns alike, is the part that separates brands that build loyalty from those that simply move units. ARK Infosolutions, the Exclusive National Distributor managing SAPPHIRE Technology’s business in India, has taken a deliberate step toward the former with a newly announced service partnership with Kaizen Infoserve , India’s leading technology support partner with 17 years of experience in the field. ARK Infosolutions has been at the helm of SAPPHIRE’s India operations, driving distribution, channel development, and go-to-market strategy for SAPPHIRE Radeon graphics cards and motherboards across the country. The Kaizen partnership is the latest initiative under ARK’s management, bringing a structured after-sales backbone to complement the brand’s growing presence in the Indian gaming and professional graphics market. Under the arrangement, Kaizen will manage end-to-end warranty and RMA services for SAPPHIRE products PAN India. The network covers 12 direct support hubs, 50-plus Kaizen Authorized Partner (KAP) locations, and over 100 customer touchpoints, backed by a workforce of 255-plus trained technicians handling repairs from L1 diagnostics through to L4 component-level service. What the Network Looks Like on the Ground Kaizen’s corporate hub is based in Bangalore, with regional hubs in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad. Service is delivered through multiple channels: walk-in at authorised hubs, customer drop-point collection, up-country coverage for smaller markets, and onsite support for corporate clients managing asset fleets. On the process side, Kaizen operates with committed turnaround times of two to 48 hours depending on SLA tier, a dedicated toll-free contact centre for technical support, warranty validation, and RMA tracking, and an additional services layer covering dedicated technical leads and support staff allocation for high-volume accounts. Why This Matters for the Channel For India’s PC hardware channel, after-sales support has historically been an area where brand promises and ground-level reality diverge. Dealers in non-metro markets routinely deal with fragmented RMA processes, long wait times for replacements, and limited access to trained technicians. Kaizen’s PAN India footprint and structured methodology are designed to close that gap for products falling under the SAPPHIRE umbrella. The partnership also covers call centre support for sales, lead generation, feedback collection, and marketing functions, suggesting the engagement goes well beyond basic warranty logistics and into broader customer lifecycle management. Swarnalata Bhalerao, Country Head, ARK Infosolutions | SAPPHIRE Technology India On what this partnership means for SAPPHIRE customers across India: “Our relationship with customers does not end at the point of purchase. Every time a product needs service, the brand either earns trust or loses it. Partnering with Kaizen gives us the infrastructure to earn it consistently, not just in Mumbai or Delhi, but across every market where our products are sold.” On the specific advantages for dealers and system integrators: “For our channel partners, the practical difference is fewer escalations, cleaner RMA workflows, and a dedicated support structure that handles service logistics so they can focus on growing their business. Kaizen’s reach into Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets means this is not a Metro-first solution. It is genuinely PAN India.” On what the partnership signals for the broader industry: “Hardware brands in India are increasingly being judged not just on specs and price, but on the service experience they deliver post-purchase. This is not just a service contract. It is a commitment to raising the standard of after-sales care in the Indian PC hardware industry, and we intend to hold ourselves to it.”
In a move that addresses one of the most persistent pain points in India’s PC hardware channel, SAPPHIRE Technology has formalised a nationwide service partnership with Kaizen Infoserve , giving customers and partners access to a structured warranty and RMA network spanning over 60 locations.
Selling a graphics card is the straightforward part of the business. Servicing it reliably for three years, across Tier 1 metros and Tier 3 towns alike, is the part that separates brands that build loyalty from those that simply move units. ARK Infosolutions, the Exclusive National Distributor managing SAPPHIRE Technology’s business in India, has taken a deliberate step toward the former with a newly announced service partnership with Kaizen Infoserve , India’s leading technology support partner with 17 years of experience in the field.
ARK Infosolutions has been at the helm of SAPPHIRE’s India operations, driving distribution, channel development, and go-to-market strategy for SAPPHIRE Radeon graphics cards and motherboards across the country. The Kaizen partnership is the latest initiative under ARK’s management, bringing a structured after-sales backbone to complement the brand’s growing presence in the Indian gaming and professional graphics market.
Under the arrangement, Kaizen will manage end-to-end warranty and RMA services for SAPPHIRE products PAN India. The network covers 12 direct support hubs, 50-plus Kaizen Authorized Partner (KAP) locations, and over 100 customer touchpoints, backed by a workforce of 255-plus trained technicians handling repairs from L1 diagnostics through to L4 component-level service.
What the Network Looks Like on the Ground
Kaizen’s corporate hub is based in Bangalore, with regional hubs in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Cochin, and Ahmedabad. Service is delivered through multiple channels: walk-in at authorised hubs, customer drop-point collection, up-country coverage for smaller markets, and onsite support for corporate clients managing asset fleets.On the process side, Kaizen operates with committed turnaround times of two to 48 hours depending on SLA tier, a dedicated toll-free contact centre for technical support, warranty validation, and RMA tracking, and an additional services layer covering dedicated technical leads and support staff allocation for high-volume accounts.
Why This Matters for the Channel
For India’s PC hardware channel, after-sales support has historically been an area where brand promises and ground-level reality diverge. Dealers in non-metro markets routinely deal with fragmented RMA processes, long wait times for replacements, and limited access to trained technicians. Kaizen’s PAN India footprint and structured methodology are designed to close that gap for products falling under the SAPPHIRE umbrella.The partnership also covers call centre support for sales, lead generation, feedback collection, and marketing functions, suggesting the engagement goes well beyond basic warranty logistics and into broader customer lifecycle management.
Swarnalata Bhalerao, Country Head, ARK Infosolutions | SAPPHIRE Technology India
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