TORONTO — August 1, 2025 — This year, Acronym Solutions, a leading Canadian provider of information and communication technology (ICT) solutions, celebrates a quarter-century of innovation, evolution, trusted partnerships and positive impacts on the private and public sectors.
As technology and the needs of their clients evolve, Acronym Solutions has expanded its broad portfolio of services, which includes connectivity, cloud, voice and collaboration, cyber security and managed IT. Today, the company serves a diverse roster of clients across industries, including education, finance, manufacturing, health care, law enforcement, utilities and public sector organizations to deliver end-to-end solutions that drive innovation and growth.
“Our roots are firmly planted in Ontario, where we were born from the backbone of the province’s power grid,” said John Papadakis, CEO of Acronym Solutions. “That uniquely Canadian foundation — shaped by reliability, scale and a deep sense of public service —continues to define who we are. It’s more than our history; it’s our identity. Today, in addition to managing the network that monitors Ontario’s electricity grid, we bring that same commitment to reliability and public service to every client we support, ensuring their critical infrastructure is protected with care and purpose.”
“Reaching 25 years is a testament to the incredible people behind Acronym Solutions, past and present,” said David Lebeter, President and CEO, Hydro One. “Acronym’s success has always been powered by teamwork, innovation and an unwavering dedication to their customers’ success. As a valued part of Hydro One, Acronym continues to look to the future as we celebrate this milestone together.”
The company attributes its longevity to a values-driven culture and commitment to building long-term relationships with clients, partners and within its own team.
“As a proudly Canadian company, we’re deeply connected to the communities we serve,” added Papadakis. “We’re honoured to have played a role in helping organizations grow and thrive over the years, and we are delighted to lead the way into the next era of transformation.”
Acronym Solutions will commemorate this milestone by reflecting on its journey, celebrating the people and partnerships that have made it possible, and continuing to look toward the opportunities that lie ahead.
Founded in 2000 as Hydro One Telecom, Acronym Solutions was established to provide high-capacity, point-to-point connectivity to monitor and manage Ontario’s electricity grid. Twenty-five years later, the company has evolved into a full-service ICT solutions provider that develops secure, high-performance strategies to help clients stay connected, protected and competitive.
About Acronym
Acronym Solutions Inc. is a full-service information and communications technology (ICT) company that provides a range of scalable and secure Network, Voice & Collaboration, Security, Cloud and Managed IT Solutions. We support Canadian businesses, large enterprises, service providers, healthcare providers, public-sector organizations and utilities. We leverage our extensive network expertise to design and build customized, fully scalable solutions to help our customers grow their businesses and realize their full potential. With more than 20 years’ experience managing the communications system that enables Ontario’s electrical grid, Acronym is uniquely positioned to understand the mission-critical needs of any business to deliver the innovative and reliable services that respond to the changing demands of businesses, and support rapid growth and digital transformation initiatives.