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2025 FINALISTS

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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Best AI / ML Innovation

  • afina DMP
  • CMC Networks
  • Comarch
  • EOcean Private Limited
  • etalytics
  • Foresight
  • fu2re
  • Kistpay Private Limited
  • Mavenir
  • NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc
  • OneAsia Network Limited
  • RADCOM Ltd
  • Singtel
  • TechSee
  • Telefonica S.A
  • VOX Solutions
  • ZTE – AIR RAN with heterogeneous computing
  • ZTE – Self-adaptive ML feedback

Best Anti-Fraud Innovation

  • GMS
  • GTS Techlabs
  • Singtel
  • UniCom
  • VOX Solutions
  • XConnect

Best Anything As A Service Solution (XaaS)

  • afina Data Monetization Platform
  • Apolo Cybersecurity
  • Aquablue
  • Axiata Digital Labs
  • Dotgo
  • EOcean Private Limited
  • iBASIS
  • NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc
  • OneAsia Network Limited

Best Blockchain / Security Innovation

  • Mplify, Orange Wholesale and Sparkle
  • Singtel
  • stc Bahrain
  • Verizon Communications Inc. - Telecom Billing
  • Verizon Communications Inc. - ChainSync

Best Cloud Innovation

  • Angola Cables
  • Comviva
  • Console Connect
  • Epsilon Telecommunications
  • Monty Mobile
  • Odine & Turkcell
  • Orange & Red Hat
  • OXIO
  • Rakuten Symphony
  • Uzbektelecom JSC
  • Zong, China Mobile Pakistan

Best Data Centre / Edge Service Innovation

  • BDx Data Centers
  • China Telecom Global
  • Chindata Group
  • e&
  • Khazna Data Centers
  • Open Access Data Centres
  • Sparkle
  • Uzbektelecom JSC
  • Wingu Africa

Best Data Service Innovation

  • Bridge Data Centres
  • China Mobile Pakistan
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Connectbase
  • Console Connect & Digital Realty
  • DCConnect Global
  • Elea Data Centers
  • Tripcel
  • Zain Omantel International (ZOI)

Best Mobile / 5G Service Innovation

  • Ataya.io
  • China Mobile International
  • Cyient Limited
  • du Pay
  • Freshwave
  • Hayo
  • Mobily
  • Singtel
  • Singtel, in partnership with Ericsson
  • ZTE - dual-network integration project
  • ZTE - 5G- A museum experience project

Best IoT Initiative

  • 1oT
  • 450connect x Comarch
  • China Mobile International
  • China Telecom Global
  • Console Connect
  • emnify
  • Hayo
  • Murata Electronics
  • Sensorise Smart Solutions Private Limited
  • Singtel
  • stc 

Best Network Technology & Software Development

  • CBC Tech
  • CommandLink
  • DCConnect Global
  • Epsilon Telecommunications
  • Orchest Technologies
  • RtBrick
  • Singtel
  • TechNarts
  • Telefonica S.A
  • Uzbektelecom JSC
  • Wind River
  • ZIRA Group

Best Subsea Innovation

  • center3
  • Ciena
  • EllaLink
  • Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily)
  • Sparkle
  • Starboard Maritime Intelligence
  • SUBCO
  • Telecom Egypt
  • Telstra International

Best Voice or SMS Service Innovation

  • BTS
  • B'yond Platforms Pte. Ltd
  • EOcean Private Limited
  • PCCW Global
  • Qoolize
  • Telefónica Global Solutions
  • Telin
  • TransUnion
  • Vodafone Idea Ltd

Innovation Disruptor of the Year

  • Bankai Group
  • BTS
  • Colt Technology Services
  • DCConnect Global
  • Elea Data Centers
  • GMS
  • Henox IT and Datacenters
  • iOPEX Technologies
  • Lightstorm
  • Orange Wholesale
  • Orchest Technologies
  • Sparkle
  • TechSee
  • Vcinity
  • Vertiv & Polar

Best Hardware Innovation

  • Alpha Wireless
  • Nokia
  • ZTE

GLOBAL & REGIONAL

Best African Connectivity Provider

  • Angola Cables
  • Bayobab
  • CMC Networks
  • Globe Teleservices
  • LANCK Telecom
  • WIOCC
  • Workonline Communications

Best Asia-Pacific Connectivity Provider

  • CBC Tech
  • China Mobile International
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Epsilon Telecommunications
  • Globe Teleservices
  • IX Telecom
  • Kacific Broadband Satellites
  • NTT DATA
  • PCCW Global
  • TM Global
  • Zenlayer

Best Central & Eastern European Connectivity Provider

  • Kolibric
  • Neterra
  • Telekom Srbija Group

Best Latin American / Caribbean Connectivity Provider

  • C3ntro Telecom
  • Cirion Technologies
  • GLOBAL FIBER
  • Identidad
  • KIO Data Centers
  • LANCK Telecom
  • Liberty Networks
  • Orchest Technologies
  • Sparkle
  • Ufinet

Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider

  • Center3
  • du Wholesale
  • e&
  • Etihad Salam Telecom Company
  • Kalaam Carrier Solutions
  • LANCK Telecom
  • Mobily
  • SBTS
  • stc
  • Zain Omantel International (ZOI)

Best North American Connectivity Provider

  • AT&T Business
  • GTI Corporation dba GTI Telecom
  • NTT DATA
  • PomeGran
  • Verizon Partner Solutions
  • Windstream Wholesale
  • Zayo

Best Pan-European Connectivity Provider

  • Colt Technology Services
  • NTT DATA
  • RETN
  • T Wholesale

Best Data Centre Provider

  • BDx Data Centers
  • center3
  • Cirion Technologies
  • DayOne Data Centers
  • EdgeConneX
  • Elea Data Centers
  • Green Mountain
  • Khazna Data Centers
  • Nxera
  • Vertiv
  • ValorC3 Data Centers

Best Global Connectivity Provider – Voice

  • Bankai Group
  • BTS
  • e&
  • iBASIS
  • Identidad
  • Telefónica Global Solutions

Best Global Connectivity Provider – Data

  • Airtel Business
  • Colt Technology Services
  • GNX
  • Neterra
  • NTT DATA
  • Orange Wholesale
  • Sparkle
  • T Wholesale
  • Telecom Egypt

Best Internet Exchange Provider

  • DE-CIX
  • e&
  • NetIX

Best Alternative Network Provider

  • FLAG
  • Glo Fiber Business
  • IX Telecom

Best Satellite Operator

  • Orange Wholesale
  • Singtel
  • Telefonica Global Solutions

Best Subsea Operator

  • center3
  • EllaLink
  • Liberty Networks
  • Sparkle
  • Telecom Egypt
  • Telin

SALES & MARKETING

Best Marketing and /or Social Media Campaign

  • Airtel Business
  • atNorth
  • du
  • FLAG
  • KIO Data Centers
  • Liberty Networks
  • Mobily
  • RETN
  • SMSCloud Hub LLC
  • TurkNet
  • Zong 4G - CMPak Ltd - Monthly Pro Max Campaign
  • Zong 4G - CMPak Ltd - MY5 Campaign

Best Marketing Team

  • BTS
  • Elea Data Centers
  • RETN
  • Telecom Egypt
  • WIOCC Group

Best Sales Team

  • BTS
  • center3
  • Kalaam Carrier Solutions
  • Liberty Networks
  • Mobily KSA
  • SMSCloud Hub LLC
  • stc
  • TelQ

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Project of the Year – Subsea, Terrestrial, Satellite and/or Wireless

  • C3ntro Telecom
  • Open Access Metro
  • Telstra International
  • Trans Americas Fiber System

Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

  • Colt Technology Services
  • KIO Data Centers
  • Liberty Caribbean
  • N(N)LE Open Net

Rising Star

  • Winner to be announced on the night

Best Strategic Acquisition

  • Bankai Group
  • center3
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Nokia
  • Ufinet
  • XConnect

Digital Infrastructure Investment Deal of the Year

  • Elea Data Centers
  • GreenScale
  • Mobily
  • Neos Networks
  • Novva Data Centers
  • stc

Brynn Fowler Agent of Change Award

  • Winner to be announced on the night

Best Sustainability & Environmental, Social, Governmental (ESG) Initiative

  • Ascend Telecom Infrastructure Private Ltd
  • Beyon
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Iron Mountain Data Centers
  • Novva Data Centers
  • Poa Internet
  • PROJECT ISIZWE
  • SDEA
  • SIEMON
  • Telecom Egypt - WE
  • Telin
  • TXO Group
  • ZTE Corporation

GLF Chair Award

  • Winner to be announced on the night