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Finalists revealed for the South Coast Tech Awards 2023

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Scott Whittle

The best of the best from the South Coast’s tech sector have been revealed as finalists for the South Coast Tech Awards 2023.  

Returning to the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl on the 12th of October to celebrate the cream of tech talent in the region, this year’s event is supported by headline sponsor Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited as well as category sponsors James Cowper Kreston, Gresham House Ventures, BGF, Blake Morgan LLP, BDB Pitmans, BDO LLP, AllPoints Fibre, Evelyn Partners, Infinigate Cloud, BizNews and the University of Southampton Science Park

Category judges were joined by three independent judges: Matt Johnson from the South Coast Institute of Technology, Dave Locke from Tech Solent and Net4 and Steve Northam from Northamtec Investments & Holdings, to decide the winners across 13 categories.  

The room will once again be packed with the region’s strongest tech talent, and back by popular demand to guide them all through the evening’s awards ceremony is the talented Lucy Porter.  

Commenting on the tough task faced by the judges in selecting finalists and winners, Jo Whittle, Operations Director at The Business Magazine said ‘We were delighted to receive over 120 entries this year. As always, with such a high volume and standard of entries judging was difficult and some tough decisions had to be made. Our finalists represent the cream of the South Coast tech sector and we look forward to recognising their achievements on the night.’   

Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the celebration Book your tickets here >>

This year’s finalists are as follows: 

Cyber Security Company of the Year sponsored by Infinigate Cloud

  • Beyond Encryption
  • CloudTech24
  • HB Tech
  • Tailor Made Technologies
  • Vizst Technology

Emerging Tech Company of the Year sponsored by BGF

  • CanSense Group Ltd
  • Filament AI
  • KOIOS Master Data Limited
  • Lifestyle Clarity
  • Optima Electric Yachts

Health Tech Company of the Year sponsored by BDB Pitmans

  • CanSense Group Ltd
  • DocHQ Ltd
  • Glyconics
  • Lifelight
  • Medilogic UK Ltd

High Growth Tech Company of the Year sponsored by University of Southampton Science Park

  • 3R
  • Infinigate Cloud
  • TEKEVER Ltd
  • Vizst Technology

Innovative Tech Company of the Year sponsored by James Cowper Kreston

  • CanSense Group Ltd
  • Lifelight
  • Loop Technology
  • Paqua
  • Renovos Biologics Limited
  • TouchNetix
  • Universal Collaboration Research Ltd

Marine/Port Tech Company of the Year sponsored by BizNews

  • Actisense
  • Optima Electric Yachts
  • RAD Propulsion

Science and Tech Company of the Year sponsored by Evelyn Partners

  • AccelerComm Ltd
  • Appello
  • CanSense Group Ltd
  • Glyconics
  • Lifelight

Sustainable Tech Company of the Year sponsored by BDO LLP

  • Kelda Showers
  • Optima Electric Yachts
  • Paqua
  • RAD Propulsion

Tech Employer of the Year sponsored by Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited

  • Airsys Communications Technology Ltd
  • AllPoints Fibre
  • Beyond Encryption
  • Blue Frontier
  • I.T. Dev Limited
  • Sumillion Limited

Tech Leadership Team of the Year sponsored by Gresham House Ventures

  • AccelerComm Ltd
  • Paqua
  • Trusted Technology Partnership

Tech SME of the Year sponsored by AllPoints Fibre

  • Blue Frontier
  • First Option Software
  • Fresh Relevance
  • Optima Electric Yachts

Tech Start Up of the Year sponsored by University of Southampton Science Park

  • AddTime Ltd
  • CanSense Group Ltd
  • FaultFixers
  • Renovos Biologics Limited

South Coast Tech Company of the Year sponsored by Blake Morgan LLP

  • Absolar Solutions
  • AllPoints Fibre
  • Appello
  • CV Library
  • Trusted Technology Partnership
  • Utilita Energy Limited

Book your tickets here >>

With this event right around the corner, time is running out to book your tables and secure your place in the room among all the top names in the tech sector. 

This is one glittering black-tie gala event you definitely don’t want to miss out on. 

We look forward to seeing you at the South Coast’s tech event of the year! 

To find out more about the event contact events@thebusinessmagazine.co.uk

You can find out more by signing up to our weekly The Business Magazine Tech Newsletter 

Scott Whittle

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