#DNAFE2025
26th edition
May 15th 2025 – STUDIO 100 POP-UP THEATER
Data News invites you to the Data News Awards for Excellence, the most prestigious ICT event of the year.
This year, the stage is set at the dazzling Studio 100 Plopsa Theater in Puurs, and the theme? Pure Broadway magic. Think grandeur, glitter, and the energy of a world-class musical as we honor excellence in ICT.
From March 24th to April 21th, it’s your moment to join the audience and vote for your favorites. Your applause will help the jury decide who makes it into the top 5 finalists, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown.
With 13 spectacular awards to unveil — from Startup of the Year to Cloud Innovator of the Year, and the highly anticipated ICT Personality of the Year — every accolade is a standing ovation for unparalleled achievement.
These awards are the result of a solid selection process by the editorial staff of Data News, the readers of Data News and a jury of ICT professionals.
The 14th category is the ICT Personality, chosen by the Data News editorial staff.
Join us for a night where technology meets theatrics, and the stars of the ICT world shine brighter than ever. Save the date and let’s make it a performance to remember!
Prepare to be dazzled. This is your time to take center stage.
Categories
Get ready to take a bow! The Data News Awards for Excellence 2025 will shine a spotlight on the stars of the ICT sector, celebrating their brilliance across 14 show-stopping categories.
NOMINATION PHASE
The curtain rises on the Nomination Phase from February 3rd to March 2nd . This is your chance to nominate your company or another standout performer in the industry for a starring role in one of the categories.
VOTING PHASE
From March 17th to April 6th, it’s your moment to join the audience and vote for your favorites. Your applause will help the jury decide who makes it into the top 5 finalists, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown.
JURY
Then, 25th of April, a professional, specialist jury will use the ranking to decide who is the final winner in the 14 categories. The 15th category (ICT Personality of the Year) will be reserved for the members of the Data News editorial team.
NOMINATION PHASE
VOTING PHASE
JURY
Members of the jury 2025
President of the Jury
CIO of the Year 2023
Agoria
Directeur genéral Agence du Numérique
President Isaca
CIO of the Year 2021
President MIT-Club
General Manager Smals
President of the CIONET Belgium Advisory Board
Director General Digital Transformation BOSA
Editor-in-Chief Data News
General Manager StartUps.be Scale-Ups.eu
Policy lead & business development
President CfTDN
President SAI
President CIO forum
CIO of the Year 2022
Journalist Data News
Managing director ADM
Chairman Collibra
Most Sustainable ICT Company of the Year
Tech companies weren’t always leading the way in terms of sustainability. Luckily, this is changing. Sustainable and responsible ICT companies nowadays not only offer new technologies, but are also leading the way when it comes to saving the world from climate change. In this award category we’re looking for companies who are doing their upmost to operate in a sustainable way.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of LCL Data Centers, the winner from the 2024 edition?
IT Services SMB of the Year
This award seeks to identify SMB (*) IT service providers that bring value to end customers, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security, data management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the workplace.
(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of VanRoey, the winner from the 2024 edition?
IT Recruiting & Sourcing Company of the Year
We’re all struggling in finding the necessary IT-skills for our companies. And we all know that having the right people on board is the key to success. This award wants to honor HR Service Providers and IT Staffing Service Providers who successfully succeed in helping others to find, attract and retain the right people for the job.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Amon, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Cloud & IT Infrastructure Innovator of the Year
ICT-infrastructure is core. And infrastructure is constantly evolving. This award wants to applaud companies who manage to successfully innovate (parts of) their on-premise, cloud based or hybrid infrastructure platform(s) in storage, computing and networking thus making next-gen applications for end customers a reality.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of GoogleCloud, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Enterprise IT Services Company of the Year
Technology has changed the way enterprises do business and go to market. This award seeks to identify large (*) IT service providers that add value in the entire enterprise segment, e.g from service innovation, delivery and security, data management, building loyalty and enhancing productivity to digitizing the workplace.
(*) based on total revenue, source: Trends Business Information
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of TCS, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Enterprise Application Innovator of the Year
This award is aimed at technology trendsetters that open up new possibilities in the field of enterprise applications – front-end or back-end: software as a product or software as a service.
We’re highlighting innovative enterprise applications that e.g. break new ground for accelerated growth, efficient business processes, additional added value or generating new business.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of ServiceNow, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Artificial Intelligence Innovator of the Year
The AI Innovator of the Year award recognizes and honors a tech company that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, leadership, and impact in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon an IT-company that has pushed the boundaries of innovation, introducing groundbreaking AI technologies, solutions, or applications that have significantly advanced the industry and/or end users.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Nvidia, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Data Center Services Company of the Year
The data centre is at the heart of the digital economy and only the most advanced and modern data centres can offer an answer to the ever accelerating needs of technological innovations.
As an infrastructure partner, they must also ensure that companies can switch quickly and scale up where necessary in order to bring new services to the market.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Atos, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Cybersecurity Company of the Year
People, policies, and processes are the keys to protecting or securing information assets. Looking at the news headlines only confirms the true need for cybersecurity.
This award honors companies who deliver rigorous enterprise grade protection, while ensuring business continuity without disruption and loss in assets.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of NRB, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Customer Centric IT Company of the Year
Customer satisfaction is no longer value for money. This award celebrates the mutual trust and respect in a buyer-supplier ecosystem that results in comfort in relationship and happiness, characterized by the supplier’s deep understanding and expertise of businesses, processes and technology.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Cegeka, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Business Communications Innovator of the Year
Connectivity is of the utmost importance and is absolutely critical in today’s businesses. How many services in your company rely on high-speed connectivity?
This award wants to put the spotlight on a company that successfully manages to innovate connectivity and/or communication services to businesses and end-users.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Proximus, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Belgian Tech Startup Company of the Year
Having a good idea and addressing a true need in the business space is essential for a startup company.
But so is the necessary funding, the right team and the search for a repeatable and scalable business model.
This award celebrates Belgian technology startups that excel at all these characteristics.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of Henchman, the winner from the 2024 edition?
Belgian Tech Scale-up Company of the Year
Starting your own company is one thing. Letting it scale at a high pace is probably even more challenging.
This is an award for Belgian technology scaleups that have grown exponentially over the last couple of years and are currently developing their market via strategic collaborations with established corporates and/or internationally.
Who is set to earn the award this year and carry on the success of RoboVision, the winner from the 2024 edition?
ICT Personality of the Year
The ICT Personality of the Year is awarded solely by the editorial team of Data News. The award is handed out every year to an exeptional entrepreneur or business leader who has made a significant contribution to the Belgian IT sector and/or ecosystems.
PRACTICALS
WHEN
Thursday May 15TH 2025
Venue
Studio 100 Pop-Up Theater Puurs
Schoonmansveld 18
2870 Puurs
Programme
07.30 pm Award ceremony
08.30 pm Gala dinner
09.30 pm Dessert buffet & Networking
01.30 am Closing
Dress code
Black tie & Cocktail
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