The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 46: Dec/Jan 2019 | Page 32

THE TECHIES IS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES Calling all technology and IT firms! The Techies 2020 is set to open for entries on Monday 6th January 2020. Swindon & Wiltshire’s annual IT and Technology Awards, The Techies, puts the spotlight on our area’s most exciting and innovative tech firms. Previous award winners include Appsbroker, Blue Frontier, Cardwave, Evo-Soft, Gel Studios, Groop, Infinite Group, Infinity Nation, Kids Covered, Render and OJO Solutions. The award scheme is a Business Exchange initiative supported by headline sponsor The Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership and award category sponsors Britannia Quickmove, Elm Workspace, Purple Lime, Shaw & Co and Thrings. AWARD CATEGORIES INCLUDE: It’s brilliant to win an award and be part of this celebratory event of all things tech in our community. I encourage businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire to get involved in the Techies 2020 and shine a light on their achievements. Mirabelle Mack Swindon & Wiltshire SME Growth Project Manager and Techies judge. 1. Flying the Flag for Swindon & Wiltshire Tech 2. Best Tech Support Service Mark Miles Render It was exciting to engage with local businesses that are as passionate about technology as we are. Kirsty Owen Infinite Group 3. Future Tech Superstar 4. Social Impact Award 5. Best Tech Security 6. Best Tech Start-up – New for 2020 7. Most Innovative Tech Solution 8. Best User Experience 9. Using Tech to Transform Business 10. Driven by Data 11. The Cutting IT Award 12. Tech Team of the Year Businesses can enter the Techies online by visiting www.the-techies-sw.co.uk 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 Techies website. Entries are open until midnight on Friday 3rd April, 2020. Email [email protected] to find out more. AWARDS NIGHT The Techies will culminate in an award ceremony and celebration of the Swindon & Wiltshire Tech community. The Techies is moving to an exciting new venue in 2020 - to be announced in January. The Techies 2019 was a sell-out and the new event space allows awards night to almost double in size, allowing for up to 200 guests. We won’t give too much away, but keep your diaries free in the middle of May and keep an eye on the Techies website and social feeds for the latest news between editions of The Business Exchange. For more info: www.the-techies-sw.co.uk @TheTechiesUK 32 www.tbeswindonandwilts.co.uk