The 2024 BCX Digital Innovation Awards Ignite South Africa's Tech Future!

Hi Guys, 

The BCX Digital Innovation Awards are back, and this year's event promises to be more thrilling than ever! Celebrating its sixth anniversary, the competition has evolved into the premier stage for trailblazing technology professionals and forward-thinking organisations across South Africa. This celebration of ingenuity honours extraordinary innovations designed by South Africans.

In past years, the competition has dazzled with groundbreaking entries from prestigious companies such as Old Mutual, Discovery Bank, and Shoprite Checkers. Moreover, the SME participants have introduced awe-inspiring innovations, leaving an indelible mark on industries both locally and globally.

This year's edition is set to elevate the excitement with the three dynamic categories as last year: Public Sector Entities, Corporate Enterprises, and Small & Medium Enterprises. Innovators are gearing up to revolutionise society and steer us toward a digitally advanced nation.

"We are thrilled to witness the groundbreaking innovations that this year's participants will bring to the table. Each year, my fellow judges and I are impressed by the inventiveness and brilliance of the submissions," exclaims Jan Bouwer Chief Solutions Officer at BCX.

Jan Bouwer Chief Solutions Officer at BCX

The competition is not just about accolades; it is about driving societal progress, boosting business growth, and spearheading digital transformations to better serve communities. The social innovations emerging from the Public Sector have significantly uplifted the welfare and well-being of South Africans. Meanwhile, pioneering products, processes, and services are reshaping our way of life.

“We are calling on all Public Sector Entities, Corporate Enterprises, and SMEs who are pushing the boundaries of digital innovation to come forward. This is your moment to shine, to display your creativity, and to help us mould a digitally empowered future for our country,” urges Bouwer.

Reflecting on their past victories, previous winners shared the profound impact of the BCX Digital Innovation Awards on their businesses. Muhammad Simjee, Chief Operating Officer at Netcare Digital, a past winner, emphasised the importance of the awards in recognising deep technical expertise, saying, "The awards enable teams with deep technical expertise to be recognised for their work." He also acknowledged the enhanced credibility his company gained after winning, stating, "The endorsement of our capabilities by BCX has enhanced our credibility."

Kathryn Malherbe, CEO & Founder of MEDSOL AI Solutions echoed these sentiments, noting the prestige associated with the awards. "It’s a welcome accolade to rub shoulders with South Africa’s top JSE-listed companies and be recognised on the stage of giants," she said. These testimonials highlight the significant role the BCX Digital Innovation Awards is playing in boosting business profiles and fostering innovation across the nation.

Step into the spotlight and be part of South Africa's digital transformation journey! The BCX Digital Innovation Awards offer a prestigious platform for visionaries to display their creativity and ignite change across the nation.

To enter, go to www.bcx.co.za/digitalinnovationawards/ or follow #BCXDIA on social media.

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BCX Digital Innovation Awards 2022 Announces Top 6 Finalists @BCXworld #BCXDIA #digitalinnovationawards

Hi Friends, 

Digital transformation in business has proven to be a driver of socio-economic growth globally. BCX believes that businesses can Invent, Evolve and Unite through digital innovation while creating greater opportunities for growth in South Africa. The BCX Digital Innovation Award (DIA) was first introduced in 2019 to celebrate Small and Medium Enterprise’s (SME’s), and large enterprises who have achieved digital innovation excellence having created solutions that have moved their industries forward and have impacted our society.

"The DIA is in its 4th year, and we have truly seen the creativity and innovation of our local companies over this time. But, more than this, we have seen the commitment of these companies to make a difference to the environments around them by adopting digital innovation", say Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen, BCX Chief Marketing Officer.

Through the DIA, BCX recognises and nurtures digital innovation excellence amongst South African companies, providing them with opportunities to grow further. Today, BCX proudly announces the top six finalists for this year's prestigious Digital Innovation Awards 2022. This year’s BCX Digital Innovation Awards received 42 entries.

Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen

Crowning the initiative this year are the following six finalists:

SME FINALISTS - Innovation

• Envisionit Deep AI - RADIFY
• Acumen Software - My Smart City
• Ctrl Technologies - Creating Digital Insurance Advisors

CORPORATE FINALISTS - Innovation

• ShopriteX - Checkers Xtra Savings Sixty60 Integration
• Discovery Bank - Shared Value in Banking
• iiDENTIFii - Facial Biometric Digital Authentication Platform

The six finalists were able to display their innovations during a final phase of judging in October, during which each was ranked according to their respective categories.

According to Acumen Software, who presented My Smart City, “We are honoured and extremely excited to be among the top three shortlisted candidates for the BCX Digital Innovation Awards in the SME category. It truly means so much when an organisation such as BCX shares the same values and philosophy towards creating unity and bridging the divide through technological innovation and shared excellence. Thanks, BCX! #WeCameHereToWin” Acumen Software

Whilst, Pieter Erasmus, the Co-founder of Ctrl technologies had this to say, “We are excited to have been shortlisted, thank you! We have been following BCXDIA over the last couple of years and are really honoured to now be able to put our name next to such a prestigious awards programme “

iiDentifii is no stranger to the DIA, having won the SME category in 2019, and now stands as a contender in the corporate category. According to Lance Fanaroff, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at iiDENTIFii, "The entire iiDENTIFii team is honoured to be shortlisted as a top 3 finalist for the Digital Innovation Award 2022 in the Corporate Category. We are also humbled and inspired to compete against industry giants, namely Shoprite and Discovery. Our team is committed to make innovation a core pillar throughout our business. We also want to thank BCX for their active commitment in recognising and highlighting digital innovation excellence for the past few years. We are proud just to be finalists in these prestigious digital innovation awards and look forward to the forthcoming finals. Thank you to the BCX, and good luck to our other finalists.”

All participants have shown their innovative prowess and commitment to evolving their businesses and industries through technology. Year after year, we have seen how South African companies, both small and large, are embracing digital innovation as a solution that serves both corporate and social interests. I want to congratulate this year’s finalists and wish them the best in the next stage of the awards”, says Mandisa Ntloko-Petersen.

The winners of each category will be announced on 10 November 2022, at the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Awards Ceremony in Johannesburg. #BCXDIA

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