INTELLIGENT ICT AWARDS 2024

The achievements of Middle Eastern organisations and individuals who are digitally innovating were recognised during the Intelligent ICT Awards last month . Jess Abell , Chief Content Officer , Lynchpin Media , shares some of the highlights of the event in this special supplement .

Regional innovators were celebrated and honoured at Lynchpin Media ’ s Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East .

The event , held in collaboration with headline sponsor Ooredoo Business , took place at Lock , Stock & Barrell , Renaissance by Marriott Business Bay , and showcased IT success stories from across the region – recognising CIOs , CISOs , data centre teams , channel chiefs and business leaders .

The awards , also sponsored by Fortinet , AmiViz , HP , Proofpoint and HPE Aruba Networking , featured six categories that celebrated the achievements of organisations across all industry verticals .

Around 150 nominations were submitted for the awards and were reviewed and scored by an independent jury panel to ultimately select the winners . The evening was hosted by Alwaleed Osman .

Jodie Harris , Events Manager with Lynchpin Media and organiser of the Intelligent ICT Awards Middle East , said : “ We ’ re so thrilled to have been able to recognise the incredible digital success stories that are so transformative across this region .

“ From cutting-edge medical implementations to Smart City innovations , the Middle East is at the forefront of innovation and it was a privilege to showcase the best of the ICT landscape .

“ We aimed to create an informal , fun event that really facilitates networking and connections , and I ’ m so pleased that so many of our guests agreed that this was achieved . Congratulations to all our winners and shortlisted nominees .”

Throughout the evening , guests enjoyed canapes and freeflowing drinks , as well as live music .