At the CIO500 Accelerator X Awards 2025 – Pune edition, Dr. Atul Anand, Director IT, Cencora, shared his perspective on the power of networking, boardroom priorities, and adopting emerging technologies responsibly.
💡 Key takeaways from his discussion:
-Networking is key to taking India towards Viksit Bharat 2047 — bringing the right set of people together drives innovation and collaboration.
Boardroom priorities remain focused on ROI, ensuring that every IT investment delivers measurable business value.
Cybersecurity and resilience are critical — infrastructure and applications must be robust and scalable to withstand the next 10–15 years.
Cencora embraces a purpose-driven approach, simplifying technology to create impact at the grassroots level.
AI adoption has been early and strategic, with a focus on responsible use that ensures compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, and healthcare regulations.
AI and security stand out as top priorities, along with leveraging data analytics for deeper business insights.
Leadership means active learning + active leading — a continuous cycle of growth supported by platforms like CIO500.👉 His key message: Adopt technology responsibly, focus on ROI, and align IT with business purpose to create long-term value.
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