BEST WISHES KERALA CHAPTER FROM
-B Swaminathan
The CIO Association – Kerala Chapter successfully hosted CIO ReConnect 2025, bringing together 120+ top executives, that included more than 50 CIOs and IT Heads. The event also had participation from more than 50 senior leaders from leading OEMs and Service Providers.
It was a platform for intense discussions on the strategies, the evolving IT landscape and a synergy between service providers and service takers. This gathering served as a platform for strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and technology insights.
Some of the highlights of the event included
Tech Talks– Covering 17+ cutting-edge solutions, including Infrastructure, Software, Cybersecurity, Network, Compliance, and Data Center Services.
Breakout Discussions – Focused sessions fostering industry collaboration and best practice sharing.
Panel Discussions – Addressing “Maximizing ROI on IT Investments: Balancing Cost and Innovation.”
Some of the key Takeaways from the Panel Discussion:
Optimizing IT budgets while making strategic investments in transformative technologies, balancing cost efficiency and innovation to drive long-term business growth, insights from industry leaders on navigating IT investments in a rapidly evolving digital landscape and the event reinforced the importance of collaboration and shared learning, helping technology leaders make informed decisions to drive business success.
Speaking on this, Sreekumar Balachandran, President of the Kerala chapter of the association, said, “CIO Association Kerala chapter is planning several events for the year ahead.” The annual Technology event Tech 2025 which is a pan India summit is a major one followed by the God’s Own CIO Conclave GOCC 25, the Family Meet at Kumarakom and many partner events are in cards for the forum.
Many major OEMs and Service providers including HPE, Hitachi Vantara with Starone IT, SIFY, Netapp with Redington, Magnum, Airtel, Commscope, Manage Engine, Fortinet, Nutanix etc supported this event and had delegates engaging with the CIO community
Sponsor Testimonial:
Jose Prakash, Executive Director, Skylark Technologies:
We are proud to reflect on our five-year association with CIO Klub, Kerala, which has blossomed from a customer-vendor relationship into a strong, familial bond. The recent has not only enhanced our brand visibility but also provided a platform for our OEM associates to showcase their products and solutions to end customers / CIOs.
The collaboration with the Kerala chapter has also led to exciting opportunities, including our introduction to the UAE CIO Klub. This expansion into the UAE market has been instrumental in establishing Skylark’s presence in the region. As we look to the future, we’re eager to nurture our relationships with new members and strengthen our ties with the CIO Klub community. We’re grateful for the opportunities this partnership has afforded us and look forward to many more years of collaboration and growth.