25th EDITION

May 30th 2024
ING Arena, Brussels Expo
#DNAFE2024

25th EDITION

May 30th 2024
ING Arena, Brussels Expo
#DNAFE2024

25th EDITION

Data News invited you to the Data News Awards for Excellence, the most prestigious ICT event of the year.

We announced no less than 13 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 14th category is the ICT Personality, chosen by the Data News editorial staff.

Get ready to embark on a journey through time as we transport you back to the vibrant era of the late ’90s with our theme: Party like it’s 1999.

Why 1999 ?

The year 1999 marked the cusp of a new millennium, a time of rapid technological advancements, the birth of the internet as we know it, and the dawn of a digital revolution. It was a period of innovation, optimism, and a sense of endless possibilities.

As we celebrate the present and look towards the future, we draw inspiration from this pivotal year to shape the Data News Awards 2024.

Categories

The Data News Awards for Excellence 2024 rewarded companies, products and individuals from 13 important categories within the ICT sector.

NOMINATION PHASE

From 5th of February till 3rd of March you’ll be invited to nominate your company or a society you find great in one the categories.

VOTING PHASE

From 25th of March to 21st of April 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, 25th of April, a professional, specialist jury will use the ranking to decide who is the final winner in the 13 categories. The 14th category (ICT Personality of the Year) will be reserved for the members of the Data News editorial team.

Stijn Viaene
President of the Jury

An Swaelens
CIO of the Year 2023
Bart Steukers
CEO Agoria
Benoit Hucq
President Agence du Numérique
Danielle Jacobs
CEO Beltug
Egide Nzabonimana
President Isaca
Elke Laeremans
CIO of the Year 2021
Erik Cuypers
President MIT-Club
Frank Robben
General Manager Smals
Guido Lemeire
CIO of the Year 2020
Jack Hamande
Director General Digital Transformation BOSA
Jan De Schepper
President ADM
Jef Loos
Head Sourcing Research Whitelane
Kristof Van der Stadt
Editor-in-Chief Data News
Leen Anthuenis
General Manager StartUps.be Scale-Ups.eu
Marc Senterre
President CfTDN
Marc Vael
President SAI
Peter Vermeylen
President CIO forum
Philippe Van Belle
CIO of the Year 2022
Pieterjan Van Leemputten
Journalist Data News
Tony Mary
Chairman Collibra

NOMINATION PHASE

From 5th of February till 3rd of March you’ll be invited to nominate your company or a society you find great in one the categories.

VOTING PHASE

From 25th of March to 21st of April 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, 25th of April, a professional, specialist jury will use the ranking to decide who is the final winner in the 13 categories. The 14th category (ICT Personality of the Year) will be reserved for the members of the Data News editorial team.

Jury members

CLOSE

Stijn Viaene – President of the Jury
An Swaelens – CIO of the Year 2023
Bart Steukers – CEO Agoria
Benoit Hucq – President Agence du Numérique
Danielle Jacobs – CEO Beltug
Egide Nzabonimana – President Isaca
Elke Laeremans – CIO of the Year 2021
Erik Cuypers – President MIT-Club
Frank Robben – General Manager Smals
Guido Lemeire – CIO of the Year 2020
Jack Hamande – Director General Digital Transformation BOSA
Jan De Schepper – President ADM
Jef Loos – Head Sourcing Research Whitelane
Kristof Van der Stadt – Editor-in-Chief Data News
Leen Anthuenis – General Manager StartUps.be Scale-Ups.eu
Marc Senterre – President CfTDN
Marc Vael – President SAI
Peter Vermeylen – President CIO forum
Philippe Van Belle – CIO of the Year 2022
Pieterjan Van Leemputten – Journalist Data News
Tony Mary – Chairman Collibra

Most Sustainable 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 a sustainable way.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Passwerk, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Easi, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Talent-IT, the winner from the 2023 edition?

Cloud & 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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Google Cloud, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Odoo, the winner from the 2023 edition?

Artificial Intelligence Innovator of the Year

The AI Innovator of the Year award recognizes and honors a tech company that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, leadership, and impact in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon an IT-company that has pushed the boundaries of innovation, introducing groundbreaking AI technologies, solutions, or applications that have significantly advanced the industry and/or end users.

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of LCL, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Eviden (Atos), the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of The Cronos Group, the winner from the 2023 edition?

Business 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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Dstny, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Aerospacelab, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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.

Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of ML6, the winner from the 2023 edition?

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 and/or ecosystems.

PRACTICALS

Thursday May 30th 2024

Venue

ING Arena, Brussels Expo
Belgiëplein 1
1020 Brussels
Itinerary

Programme

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

Dress code

Black tie & Cocktail

CONTACT

Steven Grumiau
Crossmedia Expert Data News ICT
steven.grumiau@roularta.be
+32 470 53 66 85

Daisy Juvijns
Project manager
daisy.juvijns@roularta.be
+32 475 89 66 47

Cedric Noens
Event manager
cedric.noens@roularta.be
+32 495 68 19 44

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