Last Tuesday, the 21st of November, marked an exceptional gathering of industry leaders and innovators at the annual Cisco BeLux Partner Awards. This event served as a platform to acknowledge and applaud the stellar contributions of our partners in the technology space.
Over 100 members of the management from our partner community joined us at the awards ceremony, demonstrating the strength and unity of the Cisco BeLux network. The ceremony was launched with a heartening introduction by our Channel Manager, Hugues Beyerman. Recapitulating the 2023 performances, he highlighted the massive success of the Cisco Enterprise Agreements that amplified our software sales. His address also emphasized our unwavering commitment to security and our optimistic outlook for the future.
After the insightful introduction, we proceeded to the much-anticipated award distribution. The winners were recognized across various categories, each showcasing the diversity and dynamism of our partners.
- In the Software Defined Networking category, Computacenter emerged as the winner, setting a new standard with their remarkable achievements in SDN technology. Their success has driven digital transformation for our customers and led to an impressive overall growth.
- The End-to-End Security award was bagged by our Luxembourgish partner, POST. They managed an astounding growth in 2023, demonstrating their commitment to promoting a robust security architecture.
- In the Lifecycle category, we recognized Computacenter once again for their innovative Smarthub platform and their exceptional service delivery across all phases of the IT journey.
- The Challenger award was presented to AVIT, one of the ‘rising stars’ in our partner landscape. Their dedication, drive, and visionary approach were celebrated, alongside their stellar growth year on year.
- Our esteemed partner, Interligo, was recognized as the Partner of the Year in Computing, reflecting their exceptional performance and innovation.
- The Hybrid Work award went to Proximus NXT for their pioneering strategies that bridge the physical and digital realms seamlessly.
- NTT Data Belgium won the Enterprise Agreement award for their remarkable success in positioning Cisco’s software transformation strategy in the Belgium market.
- In the SMB category, ConXion’s commitment, innovation, and dedication were celebrated.
- We also acknowledged NTT DATA Belgium‘s exceptional performance in the Public Sector, TD Synnex‘s resilience as the top distributor, and Proximus NXT‘s exceptional contributions in the Private Sector.
- In the newly introduced category, Sustainability, NTT Data Belgium was recognized for their impactful local initiatives and holistic strategy towards environmental stewardship.
- NTT Data Luxembourg bagged the first-ever Luxembourg Partner of the Year award for their significant growth and commitment towards our transformational business.
- The event reached a pinnacle with the announcement of the prestigious ‘Partner of the Year‘ title, which was awarded to Proximus NXT, and the ‘Personality of the Year‘, awarded to Christophe Crous from Proximus NXT.
- In addition to our Cisco BeLux winners, we were proud to acknowledge our partners who won Cisco European Awards: Computacenter and NTT Data Belgium.
The ceremony concluded with a cocktail reception, where our partners and Cisco members socialized and celebrated their shared successes.
Our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners. Your achievements are a testament to your innovation, dedication, and commitment. We eagerly look forward to your continued success and impact on the world of technology.
Until next year, let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and lead the way in the digital revolution.
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