2025 winners

Best AI / ML Innovation

RADCOM Ltd

Best Anti-Fraud Innovation

GTS Techlabs

Best Anything As A Service Solution (XaaS)

EOcean Private Limited

Best Blockchain / Security Innovation

Verizon Communications Inc

Best Cloud Innovation

OXIO

Best Data Centre / Edge Service Innovation

Chindata Group

Best Data Service Innovation

Connectbase

Best Mobile / 5G Service Innovation

ZTE

Best IoT Initiative

China Telecom Global

Best Network Technology & Software Development

DCConnect Global

Best Subsea Innovation

SUBCO

Best Voice or SMS Service Innovation

Telefónica Global Solutions

Innovation Disruptor of the Year

Orchest Technologies

Best Hardware Innovation

ZTE

Best African Connectivity Provider

CMC Networks

Best Asia-Pacific Connectivity Provider

NTT DATA

Best Central & Eastern European Connectivity Provider

Neterra

Best Latin American / Caribbean Connectivity Provider

Orchest Technologies

Best Middle Eastern Connectivity Provider

e&

Best North American Connectivity Provider

Uniti Wholesale (formerly Windstream Wholesale)

Best Pan-European Connectivity Provider

RETN

Best Data Centre Provider

Elea Data Centers

Best Global Connectivity Provider – Voice

BTS

Best Global Connectivity Provider – Data

Orange Wholesale

Best Internet Exchange Provider

NetIX

Best Alternative Network Provider

FLAG

Best Satellite Operator

Telefonica Global Solutions

Best Subsea Operator

center3

Best Marketing and /or Social Media Campaign

KIO Data Centers

Best Marketing Team

BTS

Best Sales Team

BTS

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

Open Access Metro

Best Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

Liberty Caribbean

Rising Star

Jaymark Fernan, IX Telecom

Best Strategic Acquisition

Nokia

Digital Infrastructure Investment Deal of the Year

Novva Data Centers

Brynn Fowler Agent of Change Award

Crislaine Corradine, Elea Data Centers

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

Novva Data Center

GLF Chair Award

Eva Jimenez, Telefonica

Lifetime Achievement Award

Marc Halbfinger