Awards

BE SEEN AS A CHAMPION IN OPTICAL NETWORKING

THE AWARDS WILL NOW TAKE PLACE AT NGON & DCI WORLD 2021

The NGON & DCI Awards give recognition to the achievements made by operators, data centres and solution providers in the optical networking industry.

Awards Categories

We've updated the awards so that we are truly reflecting the very best in operational achievements, innovation and excellence in the industry.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ENTRY DEADLINES COMING SOON

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

WHY TAKE PART IN THE NGON & DCI WORLD AWARDS?

Recognize your team's success

This is your chance to celebrate the hard work of your team at an event full of optical networking industry professionals.

Raise your company profile

Master your sector – build business awareness through recognition at our awards ceremony.

Celebrate Innovation in optical Networking and Data Centre Interconnect

The NGON & DCI World Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in the optical space - be apart of an event that acknowledges the entire ecosystem.

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Congratulations to the NGON & DCI World 2019 Award Winners

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.