CIO500 KOCHI EDITION: CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AND RECONNECTING KOCHI'S RELEVANCE IN INDIA'S IT MAP

The CI0500 Kochi edition, powered by Secure Network Solutions SNS), took place on 17th September at Le Meridien. It was not just another chapter in the nationwide Cl0500 journey, but a meaningful effort to re-establish Kochi’s position as a vital IT hub in India’s growth story.

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The evening began with a warm welcome address by Sanjay Mohapatra, Editor, Accent Infomedia Publications, who set the context by highlighting why cities like Kochi must not be overlooked when discussing India's economic growth.

"Kochi has always been a city of potential - with its talent, infrastructure, and global connectivity," Mohapatra said. "As India drives its digital economy, tier-2 cities like Kochi will play a crucial role in balancing opportunities and investments across regions."

A Milestone Celebration with SNS

This year's Kochi edition carried a deeper sense of pride, as SNS celebrated its 25th anniversary with the region's IT leadership community.

For a cybersecurity brand that has spent a quarter of a century safeguarding enterprises, marking this milestone in Kochi reflected its commitment to strengthening the IT ecosystem beyond metros.

Mr. N.K. Mehta, CEO & MD of SNS, delivered an inspiring keynote, sharing insights on the evolving cybersecurity landscape and the growing role of Al in defending enterprise infrastructure.