Awards
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The NGON & DCI Awards give recognition to the achievements made by operators, data centres and solution providers in the optical networking industry.
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN: Deadline 10 July
Awards Categories 2020
We've updated the awards so that we are truly reflecting the very best in operational achievements, innovation and excellence in the industry.
ENTRY DEADLINE: 10 JULY
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED: 10 AUGUST
Best Optical Component Vendor
This award recognises the efforts of a company behind a particular component vendor making significant impact on optical networks.
2019 Winner: Lumentum
2019 High Commended: Acacia
Best Data Centre Vendor
This award recognises the efforts of a company providing particular support and enhancement for data centre connectivity.
2019 Winner: Ciena
2019 Highly commended: Infinera
Best All Rounder
This award recognises the efforts of a vendor company going above and beyond to provide all-round integration support and long-term engagement to ensure solution success.
2019 Winner: Huawei
2019 Highly commended: ECI
Best New Gamechanger / Innovation
This award recognises a product, solution or application, tried and tested for being groundbreaking in the industry.
2019 Winner: Nokia
2019 Highly Commended: China Telecom & ZTE
Best New Research Project
New for 2020, this award recognises a group and/or project in the optical field going beyond modern technology innovation, to lay the foundations for the next generation of optical networks.
2019 Winner: Orange
Best Data Centre Operator
This award recognises the best data centre operator ensuring their services meet customer need.
2019 Winner: GlobeNet
Best Optical Carrier
This award recognises the best optical network operator providing a superior service to combine technology & operational efficiency to meet customer need.
2019 Winner: Turkcell
2019 Highly Commended: Telia Carrier
People’s Choice Award - Outstanding Contribution
This award recognises an individual that has gone above and beyond to deliver successful endeavours within the optical network industry.
More information about this year's nominees will be coming soon.
2019 Winner: Ian Redpath, Practise Leader - Components, Transport & Routing, Ovum
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The NGON & DCI Awards give recognition to the achievements made by operators, data centres and solution providers in the optical networking industry and celebrate the year gone by in optical networking and data centre interconnect advancements.