8th India PSU IT Forum 2023

Governance Now announces the prestigious PSU IT Awards, honoring Central and State PSUs which are leveraging digital technologies to transform their customer engagement, business operations, and operating models in order to compete and thrive in the new digital economy. They are being supported undoubtedly by their line-of-business leaders to deliver business transformation.

Awards Process
The awards in this category would start with the filing of nominations by the PSUs. However, the Governance Now Research Team will also use its own research to get further information to verify and evaluate the nominations. The shortlisted applications will be presented to the jury for the final evaluation.

The winners will be decided based on the decision of the high-powered Jury, which would meet to evaluate the score and adjudicate the winner in each of the awards categories. This would be followed by an on-ground conference and Awards ceremony.

Categories open for Nominations

• IT Innovation Award
• Excellence in Software Development
• Cybersecurity and Data Protection
• Best Use of Emerging Technologies
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• IT Project Management Excellence
• IT Service Management (ITSM)
• Digital Accessibility and Inclusion
• IT Sustainability and Green Initiatives
• IT Education and Training
• Outstanding IT Support and Customer Service
• IT Collaboration and Partnerships
• Best IT Implementation Project
• Digital Transformation Excellence
• IT Infrastructure Excellence
• Cybersecurity Champion
• Data Center Excellence
• Digital Transformation Leader of the Year (CIO/CTO)
• Digital Security Leader of the Year Award (CISO)

How to apply

1. Draft detailed description of the organization’s work (max. 2000 words) in the category in which the organization is sending application highlighting that would merit receipt of the PSU IT Awards 2023. The note must refer to the importance of the work, its impact, and its projected influence.

2. Please share what sets you apart. Tangible examples of clear benefits are needed along with the financial cost and return.

3. Please send relevant supporting data specific to the category, background info such as press cuttings, letters, reports, etc. online at events@governancenow.com
4. Entries to be submitted in the format/nomination form prescribed by us.Pls refer to the format for each category.

For any queries or clarifications regarding the Awards and nomination, please e-mail Sunil Kumar, Manager Research & Operations, Governance Now at sunil@governancenow.com +91 9560136992

Category Details - PSU IT Awards

1. Digital Transformation Leader of the Year (CIO/CTO): Recognizing PSU IT Leaders who have harnessed digital technologies to revolutionize customer engagement, business operations, and operating models, positioning their organizations to excel in the new digital economy. They receive unwavering support from their line-of-business counterparts to drive profound business metamorphosis. This award celebrates the accomplishments of CIOs/CTOs who have not only conceived but also effectively executed digital transformation endeavors that yielded palpable outcomes for their institutions. Eligibility entails holding the position of CIO/CTO (Director/ED/CGM/GM) within the organization for a minimum of 24 months. They must have spearheaded implementation initiatives for an equal duration, comprehensively detailed. Exceptional capabilities and dedication across innovation, change management, IT governance, business empowerment, and cost optimization, as showcased in an essay, are prerequisites for consideration.

2. Digital Security Leader of the Year Award (CISO): Recognizing PSU IT Leaders harnessing digital technologies to revolutionize customer engagement, business operations, and operating models, vital for thriving in the emerging digital economy. Their unwavering support from line-of-business leaders fuels impactful business transformations. This accolade celebrates exceptional CISOs who have conceived and adeptly executed digital transformation projects yielding tangible outcomes for their organizations. Eligibility mandates holding the CISO position (Director/ED/CGM/GM) within the organization for a minimum of 24 months. They must have spearheaded security implementation initiatives for an equivalent period, extensively detailed in an essay showcasing excellence, innovation, and leadership in digital infrastructure and information security.

3. IT Innovation Award: Recognizing individuals or teams who have introduced groundbreaking innovations in the IT field, such as new software, hardware, or methodologies that significantly advance the industry.

4. Excellence in Software Development: Acknowledging exceptional software development projects that demonstrate creativity, efficiency, and effectiveness in solving real-world problems.

5. Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Acknowledging PSUs that have demonstrated excellence contributions to enhancing cybersecurity measures, protecting sensitive data, and mitigating cyber threats.

6. Best Use of Emerging Technologies: Recognizing PSUs that have successfully adopted emerging technologies like AI, IoT, blockchain, etc., to enhance their services or operations.

7. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Honoring outstanding achievements in the application of data analytics and business intelligence to gain valuable insights and support data-driven decision-making.

8. IT Project Management Excellence: Awarding project managers who have shown exceptional skills in leading and delivering successful IT projects on time and within budget.

9. IT Service Management (ITSM): Acknowledging excellence in the implementation and management of IT service delivery processes, ensuring efficient and reliable IT services for users.

10. Digital Accessibility and Inclusion: Rewarding efforts to make technology more accessible to individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and equal access to digital resources and services.

11. IT Sustainability and Green Initiatives: Recognizing organizations or individuals that have demonstrated commitment to environmentally friendly practices and sustainability in IT operations.

12. IT Education and Training: Honoring initiatives or individuals that have made significant contributions to IT education and training, helping to build a skilled and knowledgeable IT workforce.

13. Outstanding IT Support and Customer Service: Awarding IT support teams or individuals who have provided exceptional customer service and technical support to users and stakeholders.

14. IT Collaboration and Partnerships: Recognizing successful collaborations between IT teams and other departments or external partners to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.

15. Best IT Implementation Project: Recognizing PSUs that have successfully implemented IT projects with significant positive impact on efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.

16. Digital Transformation Excellence: Awarding PSUs that have shown exemplary leadership and achievements in their digital transformation journey, leveraging technology to streamline operations and enhance customer experience.

17. IT Infrastructure Excellence: Recognizing PSUs with outstanding IT infrastructure management, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security of IT systems.

18. Cybersecurity Champion: Awarding individuals or teams who have made significant contributions to enhancing cybersecurity measures, protecting sensitive data, and mitigating cyber threats.

19. Data Centers Excellence: Recognizes and celebrates exceptional achievements in the establishment, management, and utilization of data centers. This category highlights the innovative strategies, technological advancements, and operational excellence demonstrated by PSUs in optimizing their data center infrastructure. This award recognizes the pivotal role that data centers fulfill in bolstering contemporary business operations, digital services, and applications reliant on data-intensive processes.. Nominees within the Data Centre Award Category exhibit their expertise across domains like infrastructure design, security, reliability, scalability, and integration of cutting-edge technologies.