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We’re on the hunt for the best in
Wiltshire tech - and the clock is ticking!
The Business Exchange is encouraging Swindon & Wiltshire firms to enter the Techies 2019.
The Techies is a Business Exchange initiative designed to celebrate the innovation
and entrepreneurship of the local IT community, bringing together the finest talent.
The awards scheme is supported by the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SWLEP)
as headline sponsor, alongside category sponsors Thrings Solicitors, Basepoint Business Centre, Elm
Workspace, Britannia Quickmove, Hartham Park and the Corsham Institute.
Techies organiser, Anita Jaynes, said, “The awards are open to all businesses regardless of size. You
could be a one-man-band working in your bedroom or a large corporation. Our judges will be reviewing
entries on merit and what has been achieved by the entrants in each category.
“You don’t have to be a tech focussed business to enter the awards. All firms with IT departments or
using tech in an innovative way are invited to enter. We are also looking for more young entrepreneurs,
students and apprentices to enter this year. There is so much talent in Swindon and Wiltshire and we
want to celebrate it!”
THERE ARE 12 CATEGORIES YOU CAN
ENTER, THESE ARE:
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
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.
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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.
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.
The awards close for entries on April 8,
2019. To find out more and to submit your
entry visit: www.the-techies-sw.co.uk
There will be an award ceremony at
Hartham Park, Corsham on Thursday 9th
May 2019. Tickets for the event cost £40
and include a drink, bowl food, the award
ceremony and entertainment. Tickets are
available via the Techies website.
Get a flavour for the Techies by watching
last year’s highlights video online. It’s not
another boring chicken dinner, black tie
affair! Last year’s event was compared to
one hosted in Silicon Valley.
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.
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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
For more info:
www.the-techies-sw.co.uk
@TheTechiesUK