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• 02 Feb 2026
• TM Team
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The 14th Anniversary edition of the prestigious CIO CHOICE Honour & Recognition was recently concluded at the Red Carpet Night felicitation ceremony. 

Technology continues to redefine the ICT landscape as enterprises propel forward in 2026, driven by AI-first strategies, cloud-native architectures, cyber resilience, and sustainability-led innovation.

However, in an era of rapid innovation and expanding choice, the real challenge lies in selecting trusted ICT partners that can deliver long-term value. CIOs today seek brands that offer not just products, but adaptable platforms — solutions that are secure by design, scalable for future growth, and aligned with evolving regulatory and sustainability goals. ICT brands that stand out in 2026 are those that simplify complexity, co-innovate with customers and partners, and consistently translate technology into measurable business outcomes. It is this leadership, trust, and future-readiness that CIO CHOICE recognizes and celebrates.

CIO CHOICE: Celebrating ICT Excellence

CIO CHOICE is ‘THE’ prestigious annual recognition platform curated by CORE Media, celebrating ICT brands that enable enterprises through innovation and excellence. Winners are determined through a robust pan-India online referral voting process among senior technology leaders, with KPMG as the Knowledge Partner.

Championing Innovation in Enterprise Technology

CIO CHOICE 2026 celebrated pioneering ICT brands that are driving transformative change across industries. These companies have empowered enterprises to optimize operations, strengthen cybersecurity, and fuel business growth. Through their innovative products, services, and solutions, they have played a pivotal role in helping organizations achieve unprecedented success and industry leadership.

The ‘Gold Seal of Trust’, CIO CHOICE is unique in that winning brands are chosen directly by the CIOs and IT Decision Makers who engage with these technologies on a day-to-day basis. 

This year, 34 distinguished ICT brands were honoured across 39 diverse categories, highlighting their commitment to innovation, excellence, and service. Among the celebrated names were industry leaders such as Lenovo Global Technology (India), Kyndryl, Tata Communications, Tech Mahindra, Rubrik India, NetApp, Vodafone Idea, and Anunta.

These brands were recognised as the most trusted and preferred by India’s technology leaders, based on their first-hand experiences of working with these enterprises. Their cutting-edge products, services, and solutions have consistently empowered businesses to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth—setting new benchmarks in the ICT ecosystem.