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atQor Wins CIO CHOICE 2026 for Most Trusted ICT Brand in Emerging Technologies – Data Lakes

atQor Wins CIO CHOICE 2026 for Most Trusted ICT Brand in Emerging Technologies – Data Lakes

Mumbai, India – January 30, 2026: atQor, a long‑standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, Fabric Featured Database Partner and Azure Expert MSP, has been honoured with the CIO CHOICE 2026 Trust Seal in the category Emerging Technologies – Data Lakes. What makes this recognition special is that it comes directly from the CIO community voted and endorsed by enterprise technology leaders from across India.

Marking 14 successful years, CIO CHOICE continues to be India’s most credible barometer of ICT brand excellence. Produced by CORE Media with KPMG as the Knowledge Partner, the 14th Annual CIO CHOICE Red Carpet Night brought together 300+ CIOs and Digital Leaders across industries.

The “Gold Seal of Trust” is unique: winning brands are chosen solely by CIOs and IT decision makers through a pan‑India voting platform. The selection is based on real‑world experience, performance reliability, and top‑of‑mind recall guided by an advisory panel of distinguished CIOs and technology leaders including leaders from .

  • Aarti Singh, Enterprise CIO, Mahindra Group
  • Goutam Datta, CIDO, Bajaj Life
  • Jayant Goyal, CIO, Coforge
  • Prosenjit Sengupta, Group CDIO, ITC
  • Rajiv Arora, Global Head of IT Hubs (Regions) & Regional Countries, Siemens
  • Ravi Pichan, CIO and Head of Digital Banking, RBL Bank
  • Sampath Manickam, CTO, NSE India
  • Shiv Kumar Bhasin, Chief Transformation Officer, IndusInd Bank
  • Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer – Digital Enterprise, Information & Cyber Security, Maruti Suzuki

“Being recognized with the CIO CHOICE 2026 Trust Seal underscores the confidence that India’s CIO community places in atQor,” said Anoop Mathur, Founder, CORE Media.

“This distinction reflects the brand’s ability to stay relevant, resilient, and responsive as enterprises navigate rapid business transformation.”

A Recognition Built on Data Excellence and Why atQor Won

CIOs across India voted for atQor because of one clear reason: our ability to translate complex data ecosystems into business‑ready intelligence.

atQor is among the very few global partners to hold:

  • Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner
  • Microsoft Fabric Database Partner
  • Azure Expert MSP – a distinction held by less than 1% of partners worldwide

Our Data & AI engineering strength has enabled enterprises to adopt Microsoft Fabric and modern Data Lakes with unmatched governance, speed, and reliability. This award reinforces our leadership in building AI‑ready data foundations on Microsoft Cloud.

Over the past year, atQor has delivered one of India’s strongest Microsoft Fabric adoption journeys, helping enterprises unify their data, simplify pipelines, activate analytics, and establish a single source of TRUTH.

What This Award Means for atQor’s Data & Fabric Story

This recognition highlights atQor’s proven excellence in:

Enterprise Data Capabilities

  • Modern Data Lakes for structured + unstructured data
  • Azure Synapse, ADF, Databricks, and Lakehouse architectures
  • Real‑time analytics and large‑scale data engineering

Microsoft Fabric Leadership

  • OneLake‑centric data unification
  • Real‑Time Analytics, Data Factory, and Warehouse workloads
  • End‑to‑end implementation across ingestion → modelling → insights

AI & Industry Solutions

  • Predictive and prescriptive intelligence for Manufacturing, Retail, BFSI, Pharma & CPG
  • Secure data modernization for regulated industries
  • Business accelerators that reduce time‑to‑value

These strengths are why CIOs considered atQor a trusted, dependable, future‑ready Data & AI partner.

Leadership Perspective

Pushkaraj Kale, CEO, atQor, commented:

“This recognition means a lot because it comes directly from CIOs, the people who see the business impact of technology every single day. Being chosen for CIO CHOICE 2026 reaffirms our commitment to helping enterprises build trustworthy, AI‑ready data foundations. We are deeply grateful to our customers, partners, and our team. This trust pushes us to keep raising the bar.”

Aligned with atQor’s 2026 Vision

The year 2026 marks atQor’s “Year of Kiln” a renewed focus on strengthening core engineering, expanding AI‑first data solutions, elevating delivery excellence, and deepening capabilities across Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Azure Analytics, and Cloud Modernization.

About CORE Media

Founded in 2012, CORE Media (Centre of Recognition & Excellence) operates premier ICT leadership platforms, account‑based marketing programs, and digital properties focused on the CIO and Enterprise Technology ecosystem. Its initiatives connect with ~150,000 C‑suite ICT decision makers across sectors.

About atQor

atQor is a global Microsoft‑focused consulting and services organization specializing in Azure, Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, Modern Work, Security, and Business Applications. With a 23‑year legacy, 200+ professionals, and 1600+ successful projects delivered, atQor continues to empower enterprises “At the Heart of Their Digital Journey.”

Contact Information:

Manager of Communications: marketing@atqor.com
USA: +1-844-294-5383
Canada: +1-289-290-4490
India: +91-7069043269

IITian develops flagship technology in the field of AI, search, and social networks of the future

IITian develops flagship technology in the field of AI, search, and social networks of the future

While the entire tech-innovators community is running behind investors, IIT Delhi alumni Ketan Sharma, also an alumnus of the University of East Anglia in Norwich, United Kingdom, is on a different mission. “3G – AI” – Just like we have generations in Telecom Networks (2G, 3G, 4G, and now 5G), similarly, we also have generations in Artificial Intelligence or AI GPTs. Currently the all the major AI products and GPTs are based on 2G neural networks. But things are about to change with the launch of the ‘unified platform’, which has a state of art AI, search, and social connectivity platform, independent of ultra costly GPUs and hardware.

After launching an 8.2 Million parameter 2G – AI GPT and LLM (built from scratch without funding, bootstrapped) this year on August 15th, Ketan and his fellow researcher Chandramohan (also an alumnus of University of East Anglia, Norwich), they both are now developing the cutting edge – 3G neural Network based AI – GPT. Once released, it will be the most advanced AI based GPT application worldwide. The 3G – Artificial intelligence will be ultra-cost-effective and will not require costly Nvidia GPUs. Instead, users will have the power of AI at a much more affordable price. The researchers are toiling on the AI know-how for the next generation machine learning tools and learning languages to develop state-of-art AI human-machine interface. If smartphones were the tech revolution of the yester decade, AI induced automation could be the next big thing in this decade.

Ketan, the trail-blazer at the forefront of next gen technologies that may unravel soon says , “Always chased new ideas and tried to push the envelope of what is achievable Coding for long hours did take a serious toll on my health. From frequent headaches to increasing the number of my eyeglasses, with regular neck and back pains! The obstacles during the first steps were a nightmare to endure while! Eventually, you get used to it. I worked out my schedule to reduce coding from 16 hours a day to 10-12 hours. Streamlining the thought-process and efficient prioritisation of tasks did help along with regular exercises. Support from UEA Norwich and IIT Delhi is really commendable as well.”

Chandramohan says, “ubiquitous access to the internet and technology has provided them with a level playing field which was harnessed to benchmark them from any of their peers around the globe.” Ketan, the emerging tech visionary’s plan is not without humane or ethically aware ideals. “While Holographic Virtual AI-Humans is still a far-fetched reality, the initial tests are amazing! But that’s only possible if users love our initial innovations!” He is testing the waters of the “blue ocean” which could be the next unknown frontiers.

You can reach Ketan at –
www.linkedin.com/in/ketan000
to know more about this innovation and how can it be integrated with your business and technology.

Shoaib Kudsi, CEO of AlifCloud IT Consulting, reshapes the tech landscape

Shoaib Kudsi, CEO of AlifCloud IT Consulting, reshapes the tech landscape

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 17: Alif, a rising tech company, is making waves in the industry under Shoaib Kudsi’s visionary entrepreneurship. From a humble beginning with just an idea and a laptop, Alif has grown into a vibrant company boasting a team of over 100 brilliant minds, all dedicated to discovering what’s possible in technology.

Shoaib Kudsi, a mechanical engineering graduate turned IT industry leader, reflects on his decade-long journey in tech. “Transitioning from mechanical engineering to IT was easy for me, but changing people’s mindsets was challenging. I was often seen as an outcast, struggling to blend in and cope,” he shares, “today, technology is at the heart of everything we do, transforming the world around us. AI, Blockchain, and Machine Learning are important to India’s growth, making the tech industry one of the fastest-growing sectors and a backbone of our nation.”

Reflecting on his career, he recalls his time at a top Big 4 MNC, where despite a high salary, Shoaib experienced limited exposure and no flexibility to learn from different departments. “The lack of opportunities and the monotony of technical requests were demotivating. At Alif, we do things differently,” he adds.

Alif strongly emphasizes upskilling, ensuring employees are equipped with the latest technologies. “In this rapidly advancing industry, staying updated with tools like Microsoft’s Co-pilot is crucial. Not keeping up can hinder both career and personal development,” Shoaib explains.

What sets Alif apart from other startups and MNCs is its approach to employee engagement. “Our employees engage directly with stakeholders and clients from the start of their projects, gaining valuable exposure and experience. This helps create a lively and motivating environment where growth and innovation excel.

Alif also champions work-life balance, valuing employees as their most valuable assets. “When they grow, we grow,” he says.

Looking ahead, The Tech -CEO aims to upgrade the opportunities available to India’s young tech talents. “We’re here to turn big dreams into realities, creating numerous remote job opportunities and ensuring everyone can make their mark in the IT world. It’s my responsibility to open more opportunities for remote jobs and shake up the tech scene, giving everyone a chance to shine.”

As Alif continues to expand and take on new challenges, Shoaib remains confident in his team. He strongly believes that the employees are the heart of the organization. They are not only building a company but also crafting a tech world.

About Alif: Alif is a Growing tech company committed to redefining what’s possible in technology. With a team of over 100 dedicated professionals, Alif focuses on innovation, employee wellbeing, and growth in the latest technological advancements, aiming to transform the tech landscape in India and the globe.