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Top Tech Companies Honored at 2024 SEE ITS Awards in Sofia

Nine companies were awarded at the 2024 SEE ITS Awards for innovation, sustainability, and excellence in business services across Southeast Europe.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

November 12, 2024

Тези компании получиха технологичните награди SEE ITS Awards

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“These companies are not only advancing innovation, but also setting benchmarks in sustainability and business excellence across Southeast Europe."

– Ilia Krustev, Chairman of AIBEST

Article Summary

The SEE ITS Awards 2024 recognized nine standout companies during a prestigious ceremony held at the Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia. Organized by AIBEST, the awards are part of the Southeast Europe Innovation, Technology and Sourcing Summit (SEE ITS Summit), a premier regional forum promoting excellence in technology and business services.

Winners included:

  • TELUS Digital, honored for Best CSR Initiative of the Year, acknowledging their corporate social responsibility efforts and community impact.
  • Proxiad SEE received the ESG Leader of the Year award for their commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.
  • Experian was awarded Business-Educational Cooperation of the Year for their partnerships with educational institutions to develop young talent.
  • EPAM earned Business Transformation of the Year for its innovative evolution within the IT sector.
  • Sofia Invest and Sofia Municipality won Best Regional Development Project, highlighting their efforts in promoting high-value investments in the capital.
  • RingCentral was recognized with IT Product of the Year for its widely adopted corporate communications software.
  • Scalefocus took home Innovation of the Year for impactful advancements in tech.
  • DIGITALL won Service Provider of the Year for excellence in IT service delivery.
  • Accenture was named Employer of the Year, reflecting its employee-centric workplace culture.

The summit attracted nearly 300 industry leaders and innovators and emphasized the strategic role of technology in driving economic growth. The awards spotlight companies shaping the future of innovation, education, and sustainability across Southeast Europe.

Key Highlights

  • 9 companies recognized across key categories at SEE ITS Awards 2024.
  • Event hosted at Grand Hotel Millennium Sofia with 300+ participants.
  • TELUS Digital honored for outstanding corporate social responsibility.
  • Proxiad SEE awarded for ESG leadership in IT services.
  • Accenture named Employer of the Year for its dynamic workplace culture.

Takeaway

The SEE ITS Awards shine a light on organizations transforming Southeast Europe’s digital and innovation ecosystem. Through their achievements, these companies set industry benchmarks for ESG, technological excellence, and talent development.

For business leaders, investors, and policymakers, the awards offer insight into which organizations are driving long-term regional growth and sustainable business transformation. Recognizing such leadership encourages continued investment and collaboration in the region’s tech-forward future.

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Proxiad SEE is an IT services and software products company that works with clients to build digital solutions through custom software development, data analysis, and dedicated teams. It operates across Bulgaria and North Macedonia and is part of the Proxiad Group.

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