Why CIO VERIFIED Exists?
SMEs increasingly invest in ERP, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation — yet many projects underperform due to weak governance, mis-selling, and lack of independent oversight.
Most existing partner certifications focus on platform capability or sales enablement.
CIO Verified benchmarks actual delivery, not promised features.
Traditional vendor certifications validate what technology partners can sell. CIO Verified assesses how they actually deliver — from governance frameworks and change management to post-implementation support and business outcome alignment.
What technology partners and SME buyers gain from independent assessment
Assessment Outcomes & Insights
Governance Maturity Insights
Objective evaluation of your delivery frameworks, project controls, and operational governance structures
Evidence-Based Delivery Profile
Detailed benchmarking of your actual implementation capability across technology, process, and client engagement
Risk & Improvement Guidance
Actionable recommendations for strengthening delivery capability, mitigating implementation risks, and reducing project failure.
CIO-Led Assessment Process
Evaluation conducted by experienced technology leaders who understand real-world SME delivery challenges.
Neutral Market Verification
Independent validation that helps SME buyers make informed decisions when selecting technology partners.
Continuous Performance Benchmarking
Annual reassessment framework to track governance maturity evolution and delivery capability improvements.
How It Works
Engagement & Discovery
Evidence & Data Review
Independent CIO Assessment
Report with Recommendations
Participant Visibility & Guidelines
Assessment Evidence & Verification
Assessment participants who meet CIO Verified criteria receive a verification mark - visible evidence that they've voluntarily submitted to and successfully completed independent governance and delivery evaluation.
This mark signals to SME buyers that a technology partner has demonstrated measurable delivery capability, not just sales credentials. It represents transparent accountability in an industry where promises often exceed performance.
Verification status is valid for one year and subject to annual reassessment to ensure continued governance maturity and delivery excellence.
Founder's Message
At Granuler, we've worked alongside SMEs implementing ERP, cloud, and digital transformation projects for years. What we've consistently observed is a critical gap: technology partners are evaluated on what they can sell, not how they actually deliver. Traditional vendor certifications validate platform expertise and sales readiness - but SMEs need to know whether a partner has the governance maturity, delivery discipline, and implementation capability to execute successfully in resource-constrained environments.
That's why we created CIO Verified - an independent, CIO-led assessment framework that evaluates delivery capability, not marketing promises. Our approach is deliberately non-commercial. We don't sell certifications or create revenue streams for vendors. We assess governance maturity, delivery processes, and implementation capability through rigorous, evidence-based evaluation. Technology partners who demonstrate measurable competence receive verification status - earned through independent assessment, not purchased. The technology industry needs more transparency and accountability. CIO Verified is our contribution to that standard. Read More.This mark signals to SME buyers that a technology partner has demonstrated measurable delivery capability, not just sales credentials. It represents transparent accountability in an industry where promises often exceed performance.
Verification status is valid for one year and subject to annual reassessment to ensure continued governance maturity and delivery excellence.
Ravi Kajaria
Founder, Granuler | CIO Verified Initiative
Our Assessment Methodology
CIO-Led Evaluation
Evidence-Based Framework
Independent Body
SME-Specific Criteria
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our verification process involves a thorough evaluation of your software against industry standards, followed by a detailed report and certification if the criteria are met.
The certification is valid for one year, after which a renewal process is required to ensure continued compliance and quality assurance.
The verified badge enhances your brand’s credibility, differentiates you from competitors, and helps attract more clients by showcasing your commitment to quality and reliability.
The CIO expert reserves the right to withhold certification if the report doesn’t meet standards. In such cases:
– Rs. 8,000 + taxes will be deducted.
– Balance amount refunded.
– No report or certification provided.
CIO Verified ensures genuine products/services benefiting SMEs, maintaining neutrality.
Subscription benefits:
– 1/3 year validity (dependent on package).
– Detailed report (valid 1 year, updated annually).
– Certificate signed by CIO Verified authority.
– Influencer video featuring CIO Ravi Kajaria.
– Organization listing on CIO Verified portal.
– Social media promotion (LinkedIn, Instagram).
– Report/video usage in marketing materials/presentations.
Typically 4-6 weeks.
Industry-expert advisory board.
Our experts assess:
– Product/service quality.
– Market relevance.
– Innovation.
– Customer support.
– Business stability.
Yes, renewal options available:
1 – year renewal.
3 – year renewal.
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