datanewsawards.be Open in urlscan Pro
2a00:1c98:1000:1063:0:1:c522:77  Public Scan

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

With your agreement, we and our partners use cookies or similar technologies to
store, access, and process personal data like your visit on this website. You
can withdraw your consent or object to data processing based on legitimate
interest at any time by clicking on "Learn More" or in our Privacy Policy on
this website.
We and our partners do the following data processing:
Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and
product development, Precise geolocation data, and identification through device
scanning, Social media, Store and/or access information on a device
Learn more and settingsYes, I accept cookies


THE ART OF NETWORKING


JUNE 2ND 2022
BRUSSELS EXPO – HALL 11



#DNAFE_ARTOFNETWORKING



THE ART OF NETWORKING


JUNE 2ND 2022
BRUSSELS EXPO – HALL 11



#DNAFE_ARTOFNETWORKING


Vote Now

 * Home
 * Registration
 * Vote
 * Categories
 * Practical
 * Contact
 * Archives

 * Home
 * Registration
 * Vote
 * Categories
 * Practical
 * Contact
 * Archives






23RD EDITION


Data News invites you to the Data News Awards for Excellence, the most
prestigious ICT event of the year. We announce several exceptional awards, each
one a symbol of excellence in its category. These awards are the result of a
solid selection process by the editorial staff of Data News, the readers of Data
News and a jury of ICT professionals.

The final category is the ICT Personality of the Year, chosen by the Data News
editorial staff.

REGISTER


CATEGORIES

The Data News Awards for Excellence 2022 are rewarding companies, products and
individuals from 14 important categories within the ICT sector.


NOMINATION PHASE

From 22nd of February to 20th of March you’ll be invited to nominate your
company or a society you find great in one the categories


VOTING PHASE

From April 4th to May 8th you’ll be invited to vote for your favorite companies
in each category and to help the jury to determine the top 5.


JURY

Then, May 10th, a professional, specialist jury will use the ranking to decide
who is the final winner in the 14 categories. The final category (ICT
Personality of the Year) will be reserved for the members of the Data News
editorial team.

Click here to see all the jury members

 * 1. Belgian FinTech Company of the Year
 * 2. Belgian Tech Scale-up Company of the Year
 * 3. Belgian Tech Startup Company of the Year
 * 4. Communications Innovator of the Year
 * 5. Customer Centric IT Company of the Year
 * 6. Cybersecurity Company of the Year
 * 7. Data Center Services Company of the Year
 * 8. Digital Workplace Innovator of the Year
 * 9. Enterprise Application Innovator of the Year
 * 10. Enterprise IT Services Company of the Year
 * 11. IT Infrastructure Innovator of the Year
 * 12. IT Recruiting & Sourcing Company of the Year
 * 13. IT Services SMB of the Year
 * 14. Most Environmentally Responsible ICT Company of the Year
 * 15. ICT Personality of the Year


BELGIAN FINTECH COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Financial technology, or ‘fintech’, is a growing segment worldwide. Belgium has
a thriving IT-landscape in which fintech takes up a prominent role: start-ups
and disruptors, incubators and sector organizations, funding and VC-capital, and
last but not least strong businesses active in the field of financial
technology. We’re looking for organizations offering top notch expertise in
fintech, insurtech and accountingtech.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit




BELGIAN TECH SCALE-UP COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Starting your own company is one thing. Letting it scale at a high pace is
probably even more challenging. This is an award for Belgian technology scaleups
that have grown exponentially over the last couple of years and are currently
developing their market via strategic collaborations with established corporates
and/or internationally.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit




BELGIAN TECH STARTUP COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Having a good idea and addressing a true need in the business space is essential
for a startup company. But so is the necessary funding, the right team and the
search for a repeatable and scalable business model. This award celebrates
Belgian technology startups that excel at all these characteristics.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


COMMUNICATIONS INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Connectivity is of the utmost importance and is absolutely critical in today’s
businesses. How many services in your company rely on high-speed connectivity?
This award wants to put the spotlight on a company that successfully manages to
innovate connectivity and/or communication services to businesses and end-users.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


CUSTOMER CENTRIC IT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Customer satisfaction is no longer value for money. This award celebrates the
mutual trust and respect in a buyer-supplier ecosystem that results in comfort
in relationship and happiness, characterized by the supplier’s deep
understanding and expertise of businesses, processes and technology.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


CYBERSECURITY COMPANY OF THE YEAR

People, policies, and processes are the keys to protecting or securing
information assets. Looking at the news headlines only confirms the true need
for cybersecurity. This award honors companies who deliver rigorous enterprise
grade protection, while ensuring business continuity without disruption and loss
in assets.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


DATA CENTER SERVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR

The data centre is at the heart of the digital economy and only the most
advanced and modern data centres can offer an answer to the ever accelerating
needs of technological innovations. As an infrastructure partner, they must also
ensure that companies can switch quickly and scale up where necessary in order
to bring new services to the market.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


DIGITAL WORKPLACE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

Few could have predicted the changes 2020 has brought to all of us, including
where and how we work. This award seeks to identify those technology companies
and IT solution providers who managed to come up with new, innovative digital
workplace solutions and/or integrate them, while at the same time maintaining a
key focus on employee safety & well-being. We’re looking for technology
companies and IT solution providers who help organizations in enhancing the
total employee experience in a non-traditional remote work model and embracing
the ‘new’ hybrid workforce model.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


ENTERPRISE APPLICATION INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

This award is aimed at technology trendsetters that open up new possibilities in
the field of enterprise applications – front-end or back-end: software as a
product or software as a service. We’re highlighting innovative enterprise
applications that e.g. break new ground for accelerated growth, efficient
business processes, additional added value or generating new business.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


ENTERPRISE IT SERVICES COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Technology has changed the way enterprises do business and go to market. This
award seeks to identify large (*) IT service providers that add value in the
entire enterprise segment, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security,
data management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the
workplace.

(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


IT INFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

ICT-infrastructure is core. And infrastructure is constantly evolving. This
award wants to applaud companies who manage to successfully innovate (parts of)
their on-premise, cloud based or hybrid infrastructure platform(s) in storage,
computing and networking thus making next-gen applications for end customers a
reality.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


IT RECRUITING & SOURCING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

We’re all struggling in finding the necessary IT-skills for our companies. And
we all know that having the right people on board is the key to success. This
award wants to honor HR Service Providers and IT Staffing Service Providers who
successfully succeed in helping others to find, attract and retain the right
people for the job.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


IT SERVICES SMB OF THE YEAR

This award seeks to identify SMB (*) IT service providers that bring value to
end customers, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security, data
management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the
workplace.

(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ICT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Tech companies weren’t always leading the way in terms of sustainability.
Luckily, this is changing. Sustainable and responsible ICT companies nowadays
not only offer new technologies, but are also leading the way when it comes to
saving the world from climate change. In this award category we’re looking for
companies who are doing their upmost to operate in an environmentally friendly
way.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit


ICT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

The ICT Personality of the Year is awarded solely by the editorial team of Data
News. The award is handed out every year to an exeptional entrepreneur or
business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Belgian IT
sector.

 

Make buzz about your nomination in this categorie:
Download your Mediakit

1. Belgian FinTech Company of the Year

Financial technology, or ‘fintech’, is a growing segment worldwide. Belgium has
a thriving IT-landscape in which fintech takes up a prominent role: start-ups
and disruptors, incubators and sector organizations, funding and VC-capital, and
last but not least strong businesses active in the field of financial
technology. We’re looking for organizations offering top notch expertise in
fintech, insurtech and accountingtech.

2. Belgian Tech Scale-up Company of the Year

Starting your own company is one thing. Letting it scale at a high pace is
probably even more challenging. This is an award for Belgian technology scaleups
that have grown exponentially over the last couple of years and are currently
developing their market via strategic collaborations with established corporates
and/or internationally.

3. Belgian Tech Startup Company of the Year

Having a good idea and addressing a true need in the business space is essential
for a startup company. But so is the necessary funding, the right team and the
search for a repeatable and scalable business model. This award celebrates
Belgian technology startups that excel at all these characteristics.

4. Communications Innovator of the Year

Connectivity is of the utmost importance and is absolutely critical in today’s
businesses. How many services in your company rely on high-speed connectivity?
This award wants to put the spotlight on a company that successfully manages to
innovate connectivity and/or communication services to businesses and end-users.

5. Customer Centric IT Company of the Year

Customer satisfaction is no longer value for money. This award celebrates the
mutual trust and respect in a buyer-supplier ecosystem that results in comfort
in relationship and happiness, characterized by the supplier’s deep
understanding and expertise of businesses, processes and technology.

6. Cybersecurity Company of the Year

People, policies, and processes are the keys to protecting or securing
information assets. Looking at the news headlines only confirms the true need
for cybersecurity. This award honors companies who deliver rigorous enterprise
grade protection, while ensuring business continuity without disruption and loss
in assets.

7. Data Center Services Company of the Year

The data centre is at the heart of the digital economy and only the most
advanced and modern data centres can offer an answer to the ever accelerating
needs of technological innovations. As an infrastructure partner, they must also
ensure that companies can switch quickly and scale up where necessary in order
to bring new services to the market.

8. Digital Workplace Innovator of the Year

Few could have predicted the changes 2020 has brought to all of us, including
where and how we work. This award seeks to identify those technology companies
and IT solution providers who managed to come up with new, innovative digital
workplace solutions and/or integrate them, while at the same time maintaining a
key focus on employee safety & well-being. We’re looking for technology
companies and IT solution providers who help organizations in enhancing the
total employee experience in a non-traditional remote work model and embracing
the ‘new’ hybrid workforce model.

9. Enterprise Application Innovator of the Year

This award is aimed at technology trendsetters that open up new possibilities in
the field of enterprise applications – front-end or back-end: software as a
product or software as a service. We’re highlighting innovative enterprise
applications that e.g. break new ground for accelerated growth, efficient
business processes, additional added value or generating new business.

10. Enterprise IT Services Company of the Year

Technology has changed the way enterprises do business and go to market. This
award seeks to identify large (*) IT service providers that add value in the
entire enterprise segment, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security,
data management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the
workplace.

(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information

11. IT Infrastructure Innovator of the Year

ICT-infrastructure is core. And infrastructure is constantly evolving. This
award wants to applaud companies who manage to successfully innovate (parts of)
their on-premise, cloud based or hybrid infrastructure platform(s) in storage,
computing and networking thus making next-gen applications for end customers a
reality.

12. IT Recruiting & Sourcing Company of the Year

We’re all struggling in finding the necessary IT-skills for our companies. And
we all know that having the right people on board is the key to success. This
award wants to honor HR Service Providers and IT Staffing Service Providers who
successfully succeed in helping others to find, attract and retain the right
people for the job.

13. IT Services SMB of the Year

This award seeks to identify SMB (*) IT service providers that bring value to
end customers, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security, data
management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the
workplace.

(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information

14. Most Environmentally Responsible ICT Company of the Year

Tech companies weren’t always leading the way in terms of sustainability.
Luckily, this is changing. Sustainable and responsible ICT companies nowadays
not only offer new technologies, but are also leading the way when it comes to
saving the world from climate change. In this award category we’re looking for
companies who are doing their upmost to operate in an environmentally friendly
way.

<!--Download Mediakit-->

15. ICT Personality of the Year

The ICT Personality of the Year is awarded solely by the editorial team of Data
News. The award is handed out every year to an exeptional entrepreneur or
business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Belgian IT
sector.


ICT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

The ICT Personality of the Year is awarded solely by the editorial team of Data
News. The award is handed out every year to an exceptional entrepreneur or
business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Belgian IT
sector.


PRACTICALS

Thursday June 2nd 2022

VENUE
Brussels Expo – Hall 11

PROGRAMME
06.00 pm Champagne reception
07.30 pm Award ceremony & Gala dinner
09.30 pm Dessert buffet & Networking
01.30 am Closing


DRESS CODE: Black tie & Cocktail

REGISTER


MORE INFORMATION

Cedric Noens
Event manager
Raketstraat 50 – 1130 Evere
+32 2 467 56 30
cedric.noens@roularta.be


INTERESTED IN SPONSORING

CAROLE SANTENS
Account Manager
Z.1. Researchpark 120 – 1731 Zellik
+32 2 467 56 01
carole.santens@roularta.be


ARCHIVES

Hier kunt u de inhoud creëren die zal worden gebruikt binnen de module.


2021

Awards
Gallery

 



2020

Awards
Press Dutch
Press French




2019

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2018

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2017

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2016

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2015

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2014

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2013

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2012

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French


2011

Awards
Gallery
Press Dutch
Press French
x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2021

Artificial Intelligence Innovator of the Year
ML6

Belgian Startup Company of the Year
Phished

Belgian Scaleup Company of the Year
Unifiedpost Group

Customer Centric IT Company of the Year
Delaware

Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year
NVISO

Digital Enterprise IT Services Company of the Year
DELOITTE

Digital Workplace Innovator of the Year
Dell Technologies

Enterprise Application Innovator of the Year
Microsoft

Hardware Innovator of the Year
Samsung

HR & Sourcing Services Company of the Year
Tobania

Infrastructure Innovator of the Year
Nutanix

IT Services SMB of the Year
NSI IT Software & Services

Telecom & Connectivity Company of the Year
Citymesh

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2020

Belgian Startup Company of the Year
Cake

Belgian Scaleup Company of the Year
Collibra

Enterprise Application Innovator of the Year
Microsoft

Hardware Innovator of the Year
Barco

Infrastructure Innovator of the Year
Cisco

Artificial Intelligence Innovator of the Year
ML6

IoT Innovator of the Year
Rombit

Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year
Intigriti

Telecom & Connectivity Company of the Year
Proximus

Mobile Innovator of the Year
Citymesh

Customer Centric IT Company of the Year
Delaware

HR & Sourcing Services Company of the Year
Talent-IT

IT Services Company of the Year (Small & Medium)
EASI

IT Services Company of the Year (Large)
Fujitsu

ICT Personality of the Year
André Knaepen, Cegeka

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2019

Cloud Innovator of the Year
MICROSOFT

Artificial Intelligence Innovator of the Year
ROBOVISION

Customer Centric IT Company of the Year
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Belgian Startup Company of the Year
iREACHM

IT Services Company of the Year
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Best ICT Product of the Year
HOLOLENS (MICROSOFT)

IoT Innovator of the Year
PROXIMUS

Belgian Scale-up Company of the year
COLLIBRA

Mobile Innovator of the Year
HUAWEI

Telecom Company of the Year
TELENET

Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year
PALO ALTO NETWORKS

Datacenter & Hosting Company of the Year
NRB

IT Sourcing Company of the Year
EXELLYS

SMB IT Partner of the Year
CEGEKA

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2018

Cloud Innovator Award for Excellence
Amazon

Customer Centric Company Award for Excellence
Delaware

Artificial Intelligence Company Award for Excellence
IBM

Start-up Company Award for Excellence
Unifly

Scale-up Company Award for Excellence
Teamleader

Digital Transformation Innovator Award for Excellence
Microsoft

Best Product Award for Excellence
Belgian Mobile ID “ITSME”

IOT Innovator Award for Excellence
Proximus

Telecom Company Award for Excellence
Orange

Mobile Innovator Award for Excellence
Huawei

IT Services Company Award for Excellence
Tata Consultancy Services

Cybersecurity Innovator Award for Excellence
Fortinet

Datacenter Company Award for Excellence
LCL

Storage Innovator Award for Excellence
Dell EMC

ICT Personality of the Year
Françoise Chombar, CEO Melexis

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2017

Belgian Company Award for Excellence
EASI

Cloud Innovator Award for Excellence
Google

Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence
Fujitsu

Data Analytics Award for Excellence
SAS

Datacenter Award for Excellence
Proximus

E-commerce Award for Excellence
Amazon

HR Solution Award for Excellence
AFAS

IOT Innovator Award for Excellence
Proximus

Mobile Innovator Award for Excellence
Huawei

Outsourcing Services Award for Excellence
Tata Consultancy Services

Security Solution Award for Excellence
SecureLink

Start-up Company Award for Excellence
Appiness

Storage Solution Award for Excellence
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Telecom Services & Networking Award for Excellence
Proximus

ICT Personality of the Year
Felix Van de Maele, CEO Collibra

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2016

Belgian Company Award for Excellence
Proximus

Channel Award for Excellence
Tech Data

Cloud Innovator Award for Excellence
Google

Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence
Proximus

Datacenter Award for Excellence
Combell

E-commerce Award for Excellence
KBC-Clickshop

HR Solution Award for Excellence
Talent-IT

IOT Innovator Award for Excellence
Cisco

Mobile Innovator Award for Excellence
Samsung

Outsourcing Services Award for Excellence
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Security Solution Award for Excellence
Symantec

Start-up Company Award for Excellence
Awingu

Storage Solution Award for Excellence
EMC

Telecom Services & Networking Award for Excellence
Telenet

ICT Personality of the Year
Jonas Dhaenens, CEO Combell

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2015

Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence
Cegeka

Cloud Service Award for Excellence
Microsoft

Big Data Solution Award for Excellence
IBM

Mobile Innovator Award for Excellence
Apple

HR Solution Award for Excellence
SD Worx

Enterprise Collaborative Solution Award for Excellence
Microsoft

Outsourcing Services Award for Excellence
Tata Consultancy Services

Telecom Services Award for Excellence
Proximus

Belgian Company Award for Excellence
Delaware Consulting

Start-up Company Award for Excellence
Sunrise

Storage Solution Award for Excellence
EMC²

Security Solution Award for Excellence
Cisco

ICT Personality of the Year
Jurgen Ingels, Clear2Pay

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2014

Customer Satisfaction Award for Excellence
Dimension Data

Cloud Service Award for Excellence
Google

Big Data Solution Award for Excellence
IBM

Mobile Innovator Award for Excellence
Samsung

HR Solution Award for Excellence
Harvey Nash

Enterprise Collaborative Solution Award for Excellence
Microsoft

Outsourcing Services Award for Excellence
Tata Consultancy Services

Telecom Services Award for Excellence
Belgacom

Belgian Company Award for Excellence
Melexis

Start-up Company Award for Excellence
Yambla

Storage Solution Award for Excellence
EMC²

Security Solution Award for Excellence
Cisco

ICT Personality of the Year
Dries Buytaert – CTO Acquia

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2013

Security company of the year
Cisco

Software company of the year
SAP

Hardware company of the year
Samsung

Network integrator of the year
Dimension Data

Telecom services company of the year
Belgacom

Storage company of the year
EMC²

Consultancy company of the year
Accenture

System integrator of the year
Cegeka

Outsourcing services company of the year
Tata Consultancy Services

Innovative company of the year
Google

Belgian company of the year
Cronos

Start-up company of the year
Twitspark

ICT Personality of the year
Eric Van Zele

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2012

Hardware company of the year
Samsung

Storage company of the year
EMC²

Security company of the year
Vasco Data Security

Software company of the year
Google

Consultancy company of the year
Tata Consultancy Services

System integrator of the year
CSC

IT Outsourcing company of the year
HP

Network integrator of the Year
Dimension Data

Telecom Services company of the year
Telenet

Innovative company of the year
Apple

Belgian Company of the Year
Cegeka

Start-up of the year
Storify

ICT Personality of the year
Sophie Vandebroek

x


DATA NEWS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2011

Hardware company of the year
Cisco

Storage company of the year
EMC²

Security company of the year
Symantec

Software company of the year
Microsoft

Consultancy company of the year
Gartner

System integrator of the year
RealDolmen

Outsourcing company of the year
Tata Consultancy Services

Networkintegrator of the year
Dimension Data

Telecom services company of the year
Belgacom

Innovative company of the year
Apple

Belgian company of the year
Barco

Belgian Start-up of the year
Knowlegde Plaza

ICT Personality of the year
Jan Valcke

WITH THE KIND COLLABORATION OF

Gold partners

Silver partner


WITH THE KIND COLLABORATION OF

Gold partners





Silver partner




Cookie Instellingen


JURY MEMBERS

Stijn Viaene – President of the Jury
Erik Cuypers – President MIT-Club
Jan De Schepper – President ADM
Charlotte Gréant – Managing Director StartUps.be Scale-Ups.eu
Peter Hinssen – Digital Thought Leader
Benoit Hucq – President Agence du Numérique
Danielle Jacobs – CEO Beltug
Guido Lemeire – CIO of the Year 2020
Jef Loos – Head Sourcing Research Whitelane
Tony Mary – Chairman Collibra
Frank Robben – General Manager Smals
Marc Senterre – President CfTDN
Ben Smeets – CEO Digital Transformation Office
Bart Steukers – CEO Agoria
Marc Vael – President SAI
Barbara Van Den Haute – Administrateur-Generaal Digitaal Vlaanderen
Kristof Van der Stadt – Editor-in-Chief Data News
Pieterjan Van Leemputten – Journalist Data News
Koen Vandaele – Chairman CIONET
Giselle Vercauteren – President Isaca
Peter Vermeylen – President CIOforum