FutureNet World | Awards 2021

Recognising outstanding innovation in automation & AI that changes the way future networks function and operate.

We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 FutureNet World Awards. Each winner was revealed during FutureNet World on the 20th & 21st of April, watch the video below.

AI/IA for Cx Award – Most Innovative application of AI/IA (Intelligent Automation) to enhance Customer Experience

Winner:

Guavus (a Thales company)

Finalists:

Comarch
Etiya
Huawei Technologies
Netcracker Technology
Nokia

Automation Solution Award – Leading solution for Network Automation/Autonomous Networks

Winner:

Robin.io

Finalists:

Blue Planet, a division of Ciena
B-Yond
Celfocus
Huawei Technologies & China Unicom
Itential

Operator Award – Best example of a successful Automation deployment

Winner:

Telefonica, in collaboration with Blue Planet, a division of Ciena

Finalists:

A1 Telekom Austria Group
Beeline Russia, in collaboration with P.I. Works
China Unicom, in collaboration with Huawei Technologies
LG U+, in collaboration with Comarch
Liberty Global, in collaboration with Infinera

Orchestration Award – Most innovative Automated Service Orchestration solution

Winner:

Nokia

Finalists:

Affirmed Networks – Microsoft
HPE
Inmanta
Netcracker Technology
VMware

Successful entries demonstrated (one or more of):

Substantial reductions to the life cycle costs of operating a network
Driving revenue/commercial growth
Outstanding technical innovation
Adding new dimensions to the customer experience.

For more information: info@futurenetworld.net

Judging Panel

The FutureNet World Awards are independently judged by our esteemed panel of industry analysts. The judges have been carefully selected as some of the industry’s leading experts and thought leaders in the field of intelligent automation.

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