SNS PRESENTS Ci0500 2025 DEBUTS IN CHENNAI WITH POWERFUL INSIGHTS AND A GRAND CELEBRATION

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The CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025 kicked off its multi-city journey in grand style in Chennai at The Leela Palace, setting a compelling precedent for upcoming editions across India.

The event celebrated digital innovation, leadership, cyber resilience, and enterprise technology transformation while honoring 80+ top CIOs and CISOs from the region.

At the heart of this celebration was Secure Network Solutions (SNS), the event's Presenting Partner, which is also celebrating 25 years of cybersecurity leadership in India. The day witnessed insightful panel discussions, strategic keynotes, deep-dive technology sessions, and an emotional anniversary celebration, culminating in a cake-cutting ceremony led by Mr. N.K. Mehta, Managing Director & CIO of SNS, surrounded by peers, partners, and protégés.

A Landmark Moment: SNS Celebrates 25 Years as a Cybersecurity Pioneer

Founded in 1999, Secure Network Solutions (SNS) has played a pivotal role in strengthening enterprise and critical infrastructure security across sectors. Mr. N.K. Mehta, who built SNS with vision, grit, and integrity, addressed the audience with a heartfelt message on SNS's mission and its deep partnerships with India's CIO community.

The celebration of SNS's silver jubilee was a highlight of the day, marked by a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony and resounding applause.

The CIO500 Movement: Recognizing Tech Leaders Who Drive Business Impact

The CIO500 Accelerator X Awards are not just about titles—they're about recognizing leaders who align IT with business strategy, build resilient digital infrastructure, and prepare their organizations for future disruptions.

This year's Chennai chapter honored over 80 CIOs, CISOs, and IT leaders from Tamil Nadu and South India who have demonstrated excellence in:

• Technology innovation

• Cybersecurity maturity

• Cloud and AI adoption