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BUSINESS NEWS
Swindon & Wiltshire’s IT &
Tech Awards Open for Entries
The Techies 2019 has opened for entries following the success of last year’s inaugural awards. The awards scheme is a Business Exchange
initiative supported by the Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP) as headline sponsor. The Techies has been designed to
celebrate the innovation and entrepreneurship of the local IT community, bringing together the area’s finest talent.
The awards were launched at a special breakfast hosted at The
Workshed - Swindon’s new work space and co-working hub on
Thursday January 10, 2019. Thirty people gathered to find out more
about the awards, hearing from some of the judges on what they
are looking for, what makes a good entry and the importance of
choosing the right category for you. Fiona Scott of Fiona Scott Media
Consultancy also talked about the PR benefits of entering, being
shortlisted and winning awards. Businesses can enter the Techies
online by visiting www.the-techies-sw.co.uk until midnight on Monday
April, 8, 2019. The awards are only open to businesses in Swindon
& Wiltshire. Read the full competition rules and eligibility online by
visiting the entry section of the website.
There are 12 categories you can enter:
1) Most Innovative Tech Solution
This award will be presented to the
business or individual who has designed or
created the most innovative tech solution.
It could be how you’re using chat bots to
revolutionise customer experience, or how
you’re embracing technologies such as
Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality
(VR) to connect in an immersive way.
2) Best User Experience
This category recognises a company or
individual who can best demonstrate their
ability to create a seamless, unique and
enjoyable user experience.
3) The Cutting IT Award: Recognising
emerging technologies – Sponsored by
Britannia Quickmove
Are you working on ground-breaking
technology or producing products
that could revolutionise the future for
consumers and/or corporates? If so, this
award is for you.
4) Using Tech to Transform Business-
Sponsored by Elm Workspace
This award will be presented to the
company or individual who can best
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demonstrate how they are using technology
to transform business. This category
is open to all businesses in Swindon &
Wiltshire – not just dedicated IT and Tech
firms.
5) Driven by Data
This award recognises the business who
can best demonstrate how they are using
data to empower business and/or society.
6) Tech Team of the Year
This category recognises the team who
can best demonstrate their ability to work
collaboratively and deliver results. What
have you achieved collectively that has
delivered results for you, your business and
your clients?
7) Cloud Innovation of the Year -
Sponsored by Thrings
This award will be presented to a firm or
individual who has been using cloud-based
technologies to create a product or deliver
a service.
8) Best Tech Security
Are you helping your clients to ensure
their critical business information is safe?
Whether this is acting in an advisory role,
or creating products or services designed
to keep websites and company data secure
and compliant, this award is for you.
9) Social Impact Award
If you’ve designed a charity app of have
used technology to promote positive social
change we would love to hear from you.
10) Future Tech Superstar
This category, for people aged 25 and
under, is open to anyone demonstrating
a clear passion and dedication to their
sector. It could be you’re a student who’s
designed a ground-breaking app or a
young entrepreneur who is going the
extra mile. We encourage all schools,
colleges, apprenticeship service providers
and businesses to get behind this award,
promote it and recognise Wiltshire’s future
talent.
ceremony on Thursday May 9, 2019 at
Hartham Park, Corsham from 7-10pm.
The award ceremony will be a true
celebration of the innovation and
entrepreneurship of the Swindon & Wiltshire
tech community.
Tickets for the event cost £40 and include
a drink, bowl food, the award ceremony and
entertainment. However, early-bird tickets
are now available for a limited time only at
£30 each, book yours today!
Get a flavour for the Techies by watching
last year’s highlights video online. It’s not
another boring chicken dinner, black tie
affair!
Award Sponsors
11) Best Tech Support Service -
Sponsored by Basepoint Business Centre,
Swindon
This award will be presented to the team or
business who can best demonstrate their
commitment to excellent customer service.
What makes your team stand out from the
rest? Do you respond quickly and efficiently
to tech support enquiries? If so, this award
category is for you.
12) Flying the Flag for Swindon &
Wiltshire Tech – Sponsored by Swindon
& Wiltshire LEP
This award recognises the company that
demonstrates they are doing their bit to get
Swindon & Wiltshire recognised on a global
stage for their innovative technology.
All finalists will receive a finalists logo for
sharing on their marketing materials and
a certificate. All winners will be handed an
award, certificate and goodies to celebrate
with the team.
The Techies will culminate in an award
For more info:
www.the-techies-sw.co.uk
@TheTechiesUK