Leaders Awards Finalists 2024

Tech Start Up of the Year Award

Celtonn| OneBill | Revelate Fitness| Roamr| Stingray Labs

Celtonn is an Irish Space Technology company specialising in the development of millimeter wave semiconductors, Celtonn is dedicated to enabling data transmission at unprecedented 6G speeds.

OneBill is a comprehensive utility management platform designed to automatically help consumers save on their bills by providing its software to consumer-focused businesses.

Revelate Fitness is an IT platform that runs gyms, cardio and conditioning classes, providing a tailored workout experience every time.

Roamr helps companies save 30% on corporate travel accommodation by paying their employees instead of hotels and is a future of work disruptor.

Stingray Labs is a technology startup developing products to streamline and digitise legal and financial services, meeting the needs and expectations of tech savvy customers.

Tech Scale Up of the Year Award

Gallarus Industry Solutions | Granite | Green Rebel | GridBeyond | WrxFlo

Gallarus Industry Solutions is the leading provider of Industry 4.0 solutions in Europe and specialises in the digital transformation of businesses using a system called the Unified Namespace (UNS) ecosystem.

Granite delivers digital business strategies, web development, UX/UI design, digital marketing, eCommerce & data science to local & global brands.

Green Rebel is a dynamic Irish company specialising in data delivery, analytics, and consultancy to support offshore renewable energy developments.

GridBeyond innovates and collaborates with customers to create optimal value from energy generation, leveraging AI, demand and storage to deliver a zero-carbon future.

WrxFlo delivers adaptive, intelligent software solutions that optimise manufacturing processes by seamlessly integrating advanced AI and technical innovations to maximise factory performance and supply chain efficiency.

Smart Technology Innovation Award

BioAtlantis | McKesson | Moonsyst | Trellix | Voxxify

BioAtlantis is a world leader in stress mitigation technologies and they carry out extensive research and collaboration with leading research institutes worldwide.

McKesson is a diversified healthcare services leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes for all.  They are a US company with an international subsidiary in Cork, Ireland.

Moonsyst provides an Internet of Things (IoT) solution for monitoring the Health, Reproduction and Sustainability solution of dairy and beef cattle. The Bolus-Sensor is capable of multiple physiological and chemical data monitoring.

Trellix is a global company redefining the future of cybersecurity and soulful work. The company’s cybersecurity platform helps organisations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations.

Voxxify is a world leader in digital sentiment analysis, empowering IT leaders to measurably improve the workplace experience for employees and get better return on their investments. Leveraging proprietary AI-powered analytics, Voxxify instantly translates the voice of the end-user into impactful, actionable insights for IT.

Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet Best Learning Workplace Award

Aspen Grove | Cork County Council | RDI Hub | Sprintmodo

Aspen Grove Everything-as-a-Service (XaaS) optimises workflow enabling automation, tracking, and managing of any process to enhance responsiveness and productivity while controlling costs and minimising risk.

Cork County Council is the local authority of County Cork. The council is responsible for housing and community, roads and transportation, urban planning and development, amenity and culture, and environment.

RDI Hub has a keen focus on training and upskilling, enabling a multitude of Startups, Scaleup’s, SME’s and Corporates in the Southwest of Ireland to scale and grow through dedicated workshops in sales strategy, creative problem solving, leadership, marketing, and Artificial Intelligence.

Sprintmodo is a talent development company that makes it easy for managers to put proven work practices in place, to bring out the best in their teams.

Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact Award

Arlo Technologies | McKesson | NetApp | Purpl Unicorn | TELUS Digital

Arlo Technologies create innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience.

McKesson is a diversified healthcare services leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes for all.  They are a US company with an international subsidiary in Cork Ireland.

NetApp is the intelligent data infrastructure company, combining unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions. NetApp creates silo-free infrastructure, harnessing observability and AI to enable the industry’s best data management.

Purpl Unicorn is dedicated to empowering refugees and displaced migrants as they rebuild their lives and communities. Purpl Unicorn mission is to provide vital support through education, skill development, and resources, fostering pathways to meaningful employment within the Tech Industry.

TELUS Digital (NYSE & TSX: TIXT) crafts unique and enduring experiences for customers and employees, and creates future-focused digital transformations that stand the test of time.

Environmental Sustainability Award

Astellas Ireland | Park Place Technologies | Smarttech247

Astellas Ireland (Kerry Plant) is a finished goods pharmaceutical facility based in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, and headquartered in Japan. The Kerry plant manufactures and packages lifesaving products for the global market including lifesaving immunosuppressants and biologic treatment for cancer patients.

Park Place Technologies is a leading global data centre and networking optimisation firm that offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT infrastructure services and products helps IT teams optimise IT lifecycle management.

Smarttech247 is a multi-award-winning Managed Detection and Response (MDR) company, stands at the forefront of the global cybersecurity industry. The company is recognised for its advanced threat detection, monitoring, investigation, and response capabilities.

Multinational Company of the Year Award

ENERCON | JRI America | NetApp | Park Place Technologies | Proofpoint

ENERCON is a pioneer of wind energy technology and a partner of the energy transition, that specialises in turbine and technology development, production, sales and servicing of onshore wind turbines. Pursuing its mission of ‘Energy for the world’, ENERCON has driven sustainable energy generation from onshore wind for over 40 years.

JRI-America (JRI-A) provides IT services for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG). Since the Tralee office was established in 2011, they have grown rapidly, attracting both talented experienced staff as well as taking graduates and training them to develop into high-quality professionals.

Proofpoint Inc. is a leading cybersecurity and compliance company that protects organisations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps leading organizations of all sizes around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks.

Excellence in Education Award

Christian Brothers College | Christ King Girls Secondary School | Coláiste Gleann Lí | Mayfield Community School | Killarney Community College

Christian Brothers College (CBC) is a voluntary secondary school with a rich tradition of excellence. Committed to fostering respect, compassion, and social justice, the school’s ethos aligns with the values of Edmund Rice Education. With a strong emphasis on academic achievement and personal development, CBC Cork empowers students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

Christ King Girls Secondary School is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School for girls, operating under the Trusteeship of CEIST. They believe in nurturing the holistic development of students and their commitment is to provide a challenging yet nurturing environment that fosters curiosity, innovation, leadership, and learning.

Coláiste Gleann Lí is a multicultural, multi-denominational, coeducational post primary school based in Tralee which operates under the patronage of Kerry ETB. Coláiste Gleann Lí is a school for all. Coláiste Gleann Lí believe in harnessing and nurturing technology in their approach to provide students with a rounded education.

Mayfield Community School was one of the first community schools in Ireland and the school continues to provide a broad comprehensive curriculum, offering up to 15 subjects at Leaving Certificate level, in an inclusive and co-educational setting. It was one of the first schools in the country to offer both Computer Science and Physical Education at Leaving Certificate level.

Killarney Community College is a co-educational secondary school in Killarney, County Kerry, focused on fostering excellence in learning through values of respect, responsibility, and inclusion. The college offers a diverse curriculum, strong student-teacher relationships, and a supportive atmosphere to prepare students for lifelong success.

The Tech person of the Year award will be selected by the Tech Industry Alliance Executive Board and goes to an individual who has demonstrated many years commitment to the tech industry in the South West region.

The Chairperson Community Award is nominated by the Chairperson of Tech Industry Alliance. This award focuses on giving recognition to a particular group or project that has positively influenced the Tech community in the South West region of Ireland.

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