DCPM Consultancy Ltd is a small and independent AV consultancy and integration company founded by Jerry Broda in 2010. Delivering a comprehensive suite of audio/visual (A/V) services in its own right, the company also partners with several like-minded experts to deliver turnkey solutions throughout the world of A/V and beyond. DCPM CONSULTANCY LTD: BEST A/V DESIGN CONSULTANCY 2024 - EAST OF ENGLAND & CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD 2024
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Contents 4. DCPM Consultancy Ltd: Best A/V Design Consultancy 2024 - East of England & Customer Service Excellence Award 2024 6. BeeConsult.net: Most Innovative Data Centre Infrastructure Management Company 2024 7. Software GBS: Best Accounting Software Firm 2024 - Latin America 8. Autire Technologies: Best Audit Software Company 2024 - USA 9. WeconnectU: Best Property Management Software Company 2024 - South Africa 10. ITfiniti: Best IT Service Provider 2024 – Oregon 11. Crest Advisory Africa (Pty) Ltd: Best GRC Software Solutions Company 2024 – Africa 12. ClipDrop.io: Most Innovative One-Way Video Interview Software 2024 - Africa 13. Mavin Powercube: Most Innovative Containerised Modular Data Centre Company 2024 14. vBoxx: Best Secure Hosting & Cloud Solutions Provider 2024 – Europe 15. ebpSource Limited: Best Payment Technology Company 2024 - UK & Customer Service Excellence Award 2024 16. MarkaMotion: Best Sports Equipment Virtual Advertisement Company 2024 17. Rosario Peditto IT Consulting: Best Bespoke Mobile App Creation Technology 2024 - Europe & Excellence Award in 3D Modelling 2024 - Italy 18. Inkan.Link: Best Deepfake Protection Services Company 2024 - France 19. Celona Inc: Best Enterprise Connectivity Solutions Company 2024 20. V75 Inc.: Conversational AI Specialists of the Year 2024 21. Life Science Medtech Consulting: Life Sciences & MedTech Consulting Firm of the Year 2024 – Germany & Innovation Award for Plant-Based Healthcare Solutions 2024 22. Creative Ideaz: Most Empowering SEO & PPC Marketing Firm 2024 – West Midlands
Best A/V Design Consultancy 2024 - East of England & Customer Service Excellence Award 2024 DCPM Consultancy Ltd is a small and independent AV consultancy and integration company founded by Jerry Broda in 2010. Delivering a comprehensive suite of audio/visual (A/V) services in its own right, the company also partners with several like-minded experts to deliver turnkey solutions throughout the world of A/V and beyond. These encompass the spheres of IT, access control, and CCTV, where the best equipment from premier manufacturers is used to ensure results fitting of its best-in-class reputation. Jerry Broda, DCPM Consultancy’s lead consultant and the man who has been the driving force behind the business since it first opened its doors nearly 15 years ago, leverages a more than 30-year career in the dynamic field of A/V services. Over the course of this tenure, Jerry has carved out a name for himself as an industry leader as a result of both the impeccable technical designs and flawless project delivery he has embodied for a number of renowned bluechip companies. With this wealth of experience to boot, DCPM Consultancy is today able to offer a complete portfolio of audio/visual services, spanning everything from technical pre-sale to proposal creation, detailed CAD drawings, schematics, installation, programming, client training, and more. This is not to mention the direct design, consultancy, and project management services at the heart of the business, its proficiency with which is reflected in its very name. We take a deep dive into just some of these key services below. Usually, the signature approach of DCPM Consultancy begins with a robust technical pre-sales service, during which a meeting is had with a client that revolves around technical input – a necessity when it comes to ensuring that the best solution for their particular needs is found, one that considers everything from the features they require both now and in the future to the architecture of the room itself. All of these areas are then further explored through the subsequent A/V design service, where detailed proposals are created. Its encompassing consultancy and integration services are undeniably at the centre of this business, with these seeing full advice packages afforded to clients spanning initial concepts right through to final delivery, all according to their exacting budget and any specific requirements they may have. The long-standing Nov22057Nov22057 partnerships discussed above with the likes of contractors and third-party traders also help, with these guaranteeing a streamlined process from the off and throughout. Jerry’s esteemed track record is the reason for many of these tenured links, as he has built relationships with many of the industry’s finest freelancers across his career. Another vital service area provided by the company concerns maintenance and support, with DCPM Consultancy recognising that keeping its implemented systems up and running as intended is just as important as getting them right in the first place. When it comes to equipment support, the company’s method is one of meticulous review, where it considers every individual component of a system. Such support can often be carried out remotely, minimising downtime for clients. Finally, planned maintenance is also performed regularly, keeping reliance on these support services to a minimum. Moving away from the specifics of its key services, DCPM Consultancy also specialises in control and audio systems, video conferencing, and the delivery of a series of off-the-shelf and bespoke A/V furniture. Starting with these control systems, the company makes use of some of the leading brands in the space across its services – such as Crestron and AMX. All of its control system programmes are then written from scratch and complete with bespoke user interfaces, and all boast a full complement of control options and panels. In a similar vein, when it comes to audio systems, DCPM Consultancy recognises that sound is fundamental, despite if often being a source of frustration for those seeking to build their perfect A/V
Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 5 Best A/V Design Consultancy 2024 - East of England & Customer Service Excellence Award 2024 solutions. Once more, the company works with an array of leading provides. In this space in particular, these include QSC, Biamp and Powersoft, to name just a few. Following on from these collaborations, a number of industry-leading solutions are swiftly delivered which complement the aesthetic nature of an environment whilst still representing the very pinnacle of sound quality and acoustic harmony. Additionally, given that we are only a few short years removed from the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced businesses across the world to communicate online using video conferencing software, it is no surprise that DCPM Consultancy has invested heavily in its efforts in this technology over the past few years. Utilising the suites of innovators like Yealink, Neat and HP, the company takes a similarly comprehensive viewpoint concerning these video conferencing systems, again considering room design, acoustics, and furniture. Thanks to the latest technological advancements in this field, clients can today enjoy video communication through platforms accessible from their PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, all of which are capable of delivering highquality images. Presenting and sharing information can also be done instantly and more securely, with collaboration available at just the touch of a button, improving communication considerably and ultimately allowing people to feel as though they are in the same room with somebody who could be as far as thousands of miles away. Since workforces today are scattered across the globe and more and more people are working remotely from home, video conferencing is a must-have solution for discerning, forward-thinking businesses. There is no point in it being deployed however, if the quality of the call is not up to scratch, as this creates a headache for everyone involved, and is ultimately counterproductive. It is for this reason that DCPM Consultancy ensures the highest standards and seamless video conferencing capabilities, taking client businesses to that next level. Finally, this brings us on to what is one of the more unique elements of DCPM Consultancy – the traditional and contemporary furniture it provides to house its clients’ audio/visual equipment or to further enhance their experiences. From lecterns and bespoke credenzas right through to more traditional furniture pieces such as conference tables and comfortable chairs for meeting rooms, these items come in a range of sturdy materials and a number of finishes, and all of them subscribe to the ethos of quality that permeates across the company, where the balance is perfectly struck between quality and value. Recognised as the Best A/V Design Consultancy 2024 - East of England as a result of the standout nature of its comprehensive audio/visual design solutions, as well as being celebrated with our Customer Service Excellence Award 2024 for the embracing manner in which they are delivered, DCPM Consultancy Ltd has positioned itself as more than deserving of its inclusion at the front and centre of our Technology Innovator Awards 2024. We wish Jerry and the company all the best for 2025, and eagerly await how they will both continue to innovate and further advance the audio/ visual landscape in the UK and beyond. Contact: Jerry Broda Company: DCPM Consultancy Ltd Web Address: https://www.dcpm.co/
Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 6 Most Innovative Data Centre Infrastructure Management Company 2024 As a leader in our field, Bee Consult has been utilising traditional values since 2008, to connect, communicate & create, exceptional infrastructure management solutions, specifically for Unified Platforms, IoT, Computerised Facility Management & Intelligent Building Solutions, for our data centre clients. We create an ideal partnership to guide organisations though digital transformation of the building lifecycle, delivering clear synergy and value. Our strategic autonomous alignment with the global technology providers, will guarantee obtainability of the best-fit solution for our clients. Tactical Implementation will then reduce building operating costs, enhance the value of assets throughout their life cycle, enable building sustainability transformation and improve traditional operational and facility management experiences. We take pride in competence, accuracy and efficiency. Aiming to bring the traditional style of working back to life, by delivering maximum efficiency with minimum fuss; with an added twist of cutting-edge technology. Infrastructure management in the data centre, is a method of monitoring, controlling and maintaining the critical infrastructure for cooling, power, networks, hardware and equipment, unifying the collected data to ensure the best use of resources, protect against data loss, and utilise Artificial Intelligence algorithms to enable machines to, learn, perform tasks and make decisions. Each Unified Platform solution is uniquely created to ensure that complex infrastructure functions are operating appropriately and meet business operational needs. A modern approach to infrastructure management, is through a unified, central command, control and monitoring hybrid model for all data centre control systems, networks, hardware and critical assets, to unlock the magic of Machine Learning. Machine learning (ML) is used to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and prevent downtime. Bee Consult creates magical solutions. Predictive analytics: Learn from data sets and scenarios to automate and streamline day-to-day operations. For example, ML can help with power allocation and rack space to improve power usage effectiveness (PUE). Predictive maintenance: Detect when equipment deviates from normal behaviour and notify operators. ML will help operators make decisions by working alongside their skills and experience. Energy efficiency: Help optimise PUE by identifying the best operating parameters for assets to minimise energy consumption. Based in London, Bee Consult is an autonomous operations technology advisor and consultancy, dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our data centre clients. For example, ML will help reduce cooling costs. Resource utilisation: Help ensure optimal resource utilisation by analysing historical data and making accurate scaling decisions. Problem solving: Solve existing problems, such as network or UPS issues. We strive to be memorable and endeavour to make a lasting impression. Our initial connection to discuss how Bee Consult can help is always engaging. We will define what we can do and will make the connection informative, sharing our own experiences, opinions and prominently listen, to completely understand your goals. This will be a lively and spontaneous meeting. For communication to be effective, it must be clear, correct, complete, concise and compassionate. With goals, a roadmap, or strategy effectively communicated, budget risks are reduced. High-performing hives, like Bee Consult create formal communications plans, ensuring projects are on time, on budget, and within goals. Effective communications are the primary contributor to project triumph. With our help the crucial client brief is created prior to the commencement of the project, conveying the project goals. A recorded guide that animates the project. It acts as a blueprint to synchronise all stakeholders and will bring cohesiveness to the team. With our unique experience, in open control technology and unified building control solutions, Bee Consult will independently organise the creative journey through prequalification of the technology partners, interviews, demonstrations, implementation controls and the transition into other work phases and eventual aftercare. Company: Bee Consulting Ltd Web Address: BeeConsult.net Contact: Kev Doyle - Principal Oct24022 Kev Doyle: A Fellow of the Institution of Engineering & Technology; Member of the Chartered Association for Project Management, with extensive tactical director level experience for delivering technology assignments.
Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 7 Best Accounting Software Firm 2024 - Latin America Software GBS helps others to organize, control, and grow their small businesses and small government entities. Doing all of this, and more, Software GBS has become an unparalleled force in its region. Here we learn more from multi-award-winning Software GBS’ very own Pedro Sandoval as the company is celebrated within our Technology Innovator Awards 2024. The big difference between failure and defeat is that failure is accepted as a lesson, a step towards the final goal. Failures show us the wrong path, one that, once walked, we won’t repeat. Defeat, on the other hand, is the decision to stop trying, to give up in the face of obstacles, and to refuse to turn failure into a source of success, learning, reflection, and motivation. Pedro León Sandoval Cuadros, a Colombian software engineer, and his wife Luz Dary, faced failure in their first business venture. Fresh out of university in 1995, they founded their company, but after four years of growth and strong sales, they went bankrupt. It took them some time to accept failure, understand the reasons behind it, and face the dilemma of either seeking the security of working for a large company or embracing the freedom of starting over. They realized that, while they were trained as engineers, they lacked financial intelligence, business education, and the right guidance to make their first company a success. However, confident in their accounting software product, which had international quality certifications, they decided to take the leap again, committing to learning what was necessary to achieve financial sustainability over time and seeking the right education and advice to do so. This learning experience was key to redefining their approach. In 2001, with a renewed vision and a deep understanding of the needs of small businesses, they founded Software GBS with a clear purpose: to help small businesses organize, control, grow, and achieve sustainability. It was an innovative solution that offered more than just technology or software—it added education and consulting services, all integrated into one offering. 23 years later, the company is not only wellestablished in Colombia and Latin America, but has also expanded into the U.S. market. The company’s success is the result of helping hundreds of small businesses and government entities in their journey towards digital transformation. Multiple awards have recognized Software GBS as #1 in innovation, with honors from the Presidency of Colombia, the Ministry of Technology, COLCIENCIAS, and Chambers of Commerce. Internationally, they were named “Most Innovative Software Engineering SME – Colombia 2021” and “Best SME Accounting Software Firm 2023 – Colombia.” These accolades highlight our innovation in technological solutions for small businesses, making us a benchmark in the industry. Entering the U.S. Market Incorporated in Florida in 2020, Software GBS has gained support from global leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, and Florida universities. With the help of the Florida SBDC Network, a program of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Software GBS is designing its business plan to contribute to economic development in both the U.S. and Latin America. Our integrated technological solutions, proven over 23 years, help small businesses by automating key commercial areas such as accounting compliance, systems control, and cash flow, customer, and sales management. This accelerates digital adoption, improves operational efficiency, and increases competitiveness, contributing to the sustainability of small businesses. Beyond software, we also offer business education and consulting services in partnership with global universities. These universities are interested in providing “MBAs for small businesses” and consulting services that Software GBS has successfully offered to hundreds of businesses across Latin America—now with a focus on the U.S. and global markets. This is our dream: “With more than two decades of experience and the support of global partners, Software GBS is on its way to impacting millions of small businesses in the U.S. and worldwide. Our commitment remains the same: to help companies grow, create wealth and well-being, and build a more sustainable future for all,” Pedro Sandoval said upon receiving the “Best Accounting Software Firm 2024 - Latin America award” Contact: Pedro Sandoval Company: Software GBS Web Address: https://softwaregbs.co/ Oct24404 Software GBS: ‘Made in Colombia’ Innovation Driving Economic Growth in Latin America and the United States
May21135 Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 8 The CPA shortage is no longer a looming threat – it’s here. According to the AICPA’s 2021 Trends Report, accountants are leaving the profession in droves, leaving firms scrambling to keep up with their workload. The challenge is especially acute with 401(k) plan audits, which are crucial for safeguarding employees’ retirement funds but can take over 100 hours of labor. Even with that time commitment, results often fall short: the Department of Labor’s 2023 Audit Quality Study found that one in every three audits contained “unacceptable-major” deficiencies. These failures not only jeopardize the financial security of millions of employees, but also expose CPA firms to severe penalties and the potential loss of their licenses. In this landscape, CPA firms are desperate for a solution that can uphold high-quality standards while reducing workload. That solution is Autire. “Since Autire’s inception in 2017, we’ve been on a relentless journey of innovation. Having been a CPA for over 20 years and having performed hundreds of EBP audits, I recognized the inefficiencies and frustrations inherent in the traditional 401(k) audit process.” – Brian Price, CEO of Autire Autire has rapidly become the CPA industry’s only all-in-one, standards-based platform for EBP audits. Designed by CPAs for CPAs, Autire addresses staffing shortages and compliance risks by streamlining the traditionally inefficient audit process. Leveraging AI-driven automation, Autire can cut audit times by more than half while significantly reducing compliance risks. Historically, 401(k) audits have been a costly time drain. Autire changes that by allowing firms to conduct audits in less than half the time of a traditional, manual audit. This not only reduces labor costs but enables firms to handle more clients without increasing headcount. Autire also employs full-population testing, a revolutionary feature that examines every transaction instead of relying on traditional sample testing. This comprehensive approach ensures that errors, both systemic and non-systemic, are identified and corrected, drastically improving the quality of audits. “Autire’s full population testing is a game changer,” says Devendra Parkar, Autire’s CTO. “It allows auditors to examine every paycheck and transaction, which makes a massive difference in identifying errors that might otherwise go unnoticed. We’re not just making audits faster – we’re making them better.” As mentioned above, compliance risks in auditing employee benefit plans can lead to catastrophic consequences for CPA firms. With the Department of Labor increasing scrutiny and fines, the stakes have never been higher. But compliance is where Autire shines the brightest. With its automated, standards-based technology, Autire eliminates human error and ensures that audits comply with regulatory standards. Risk assessment, once a manual process that took an entire day, is now calculated instantly through Autire’s platform, reducing the risk of penalties and giving firms peace of mind. Moreover, unlike other tools that offer piecemeal solutions, Autire is the only fully automated, end-to-end EBP audit tool available. It handles everything from data collection to risk assessment and reporting, all while maintaining the highest standards of data security. By eliminating the need for multiple platforms, Autire reduces inefficiencies and ensures that sensitive data remains secure. Ultimately, Autire isn’t just a tool – it’s a vision for the future of auditing. “Our mission is simple,” Price explains. “We’re here to transform how audits are performed by streamlining operations, simplifying compliance, and eliminating tedious processes. We want to make auditing more efficient and more fulfilling for those who do it.” Looking ahead, Autire plans to expand its platform to audit all types of employee benefit plans, including 403(b) plans and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). It is also working on real-time auditing through direct payroll integration, ensuring that payroll data is tested instantly, further reducing the burden on firms. Autire Technologies’ journey is a testament to what happens when technology, innovation, and expertise converge. Autire is transforming 401(k) audits from a time-consuming, error-prone process into a streamlined, automated, and highly profitable business opportunity, making it a fitting winner of this award. Contact: Elizabeth Peichel Company: Autire Technologies Web Address: https://www.autire.com/ Best Audit Software Company 2024 - USA As the accounting industry faces an unprecedented shortage of CPAs and rising regulatory pressure, it finds itself at a pivotal moment. Enter Autire Technologies, a revolutionary all-in-one auditing platform that is transforming the way firms handle employee benefit plan (EBP) audits. Autire is not just keeping up with the rapid changes in accounting – it’s leading them, pushing the boundaries of efficiency, accuracy, and profitability for CPA firms grappling with the most timeconsuming and error-prone processes. Sep24445
May21135 Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 9 For the future, as WeconnectU approach 2,000 clients across their three solutions, they are filled with gratitude for the trust and feedback of their clients, which continuously shapes the team’s path forward. Schalk comments, “Our goal has always been to empower property managers to tackle their biggest challenges, and this latest recognition from Innovation in Business reassures us that we’re on the right track. “Together with our clients, we are successfully shaping the future of property management. We couldn’t be prouder of the progress we’ve made together, and look forward to keeping up the positive momentum with more exciting developments in the pipeline.” 2025 is lining up to be a big year for the Property Management Industry, and WeconnectU can’t wait to help your business take full advantage of the opportunities that await. Their innovative solutions, enhancing your client relationships and drive profitability, give you the tools to focus on what really matters – growing your business and delivering exceptional value. Don’t get left behind – upgrade to WeconnectU today! Contact: Schalk van der Merwe Company: WeconnectU Website: https://www.weconnectu.co.za/ Best Property Management Software Company 2024 - South Africa Proudly delivering on our promise: WeconnectU receives industry recognition WeconnectU is honoured to once again be recognised as the “Best Property Management Software Company 2024 - South Africa” in Innovation in Business’ Technology Innovator Awards. This award marks the second consecutive year the company has received this recognition. But, more importantly, it highlights something they are deeply proud of the opportunity to fulfil the promise they made seven years ago – to create more valuable and valued property managers. Here we explore WeconnectU’s solutions and dedication to its clients as it wins its esteemed title. Solutions: Community Management Solution – A single solution that seamlessly integrates all the functions of property management and accounting for managers of Bodies Corporate and HOA’s. Rental Asset Management Solution – An end-to-end solution addressing the five core pillars of Rental Portfolio Management: Tenant Vetting, Lease Management, Rental Account Management, Inspections and Maintenance, and compliance. RedRabbit Inspection and Maintenance Management Solution – Powerful, proactive and integrated real-time inspection, reporting and maintenance management for property professionals. WeconnectU’s commitment to innovation and service: Innovation in Business’ Technology Innovator Awards emphasise not just technology but the way in which it serves people – an ethos that resonates strongly with WeconnectU. These awards recognise organisations that deliver innovation while keeping the user’s experience at the forefront. For WeconnectU, Innovation in Business’ recognition comes as welcome confirmation that their efforts to address the four biggest challenges faced by property managers – namely compliance, scalability, manageability, or profitability – are truly making a difference. WeconnectU’s growth journey: Reflecting on their journey, Director Schalk van der Merwe said, “it’s humbling to see how far we’ve come. From our beginnings, sparked by 16 years of sitting in our clients’ shoes and experiencing their challenges first-hand, we’ve now grown into 3 solutions that supports over 1.32 million assets across South Africa. “We credit this success to the fact that we didn’t set out simply to build software. Our intention was – and still is – to shape the future of property management by listening closely to the needs of our clients and building tools that enable them to excel. Over the last year, our pursuit of this objective has seen all three of our solutions growing – right alongside the success of our clients.” Earlier this year, WeconnectU surpassed the management of over 630 000 530,000 assets through their Community Management Solution (CMS), serving more than 153,000 HOA’s and Bodies Corporate. The team’s ENGAGE in-person events – with the theme of Bringing the Team together – brought over 800 delegates together, reaffirming their commitment to being a software partner, not just a provider. Meanwhile, their Rental Asset Management Solution has grown to support over 100,000 assets, with more than 7,000 property professionals using their platform to better serve investors. The team also recently added their second bank integration with FNB (alongside ABSA) to ensure that property professionals have streamlined, trusted tools at their fingertips. As for their Inspections and Maintenance Management solution, RedRabbit, WeconnectU are thrilled to announce celebrate a decade of Innovation & Value with more than 620,000 assets now benefiting from their integrated inspections and maintenance capabilities, so much so that they’ve officially exceeded the 1,000-client mark. More than 620,000 assets are now benefiting from their integrated inspections and maintenance capabilities, creating real-time efficiencies that tangibly improve the experience of both tenants and landlords. Oct24168
Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 10 Best IT Service Provider 2024 – Oregon Based in Tualatin, Oregon, ITfiniti is an expert IT service provider, offering consultancy and cyber security services to clients from around the world. Catering to both local and remote clientele, ITfiniti acts as an extension of its client’s team to share their problems and provide detailed analysis and creative solutions to a diverse range of technological complexities. Driven by loyalty, client-centricity, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, ITfiniti goes above and beyond to meet its client’s varying expectations and needs. The company prides itself on providing client-centric services that result in total client satisfaction, gaining a reputation across the IT industry as an unmatched provider of solutions that are as intuitive as they are innovative. As a recipient in the Technology Innovator Awards 2024, we ask Tyler what innovation means to ITfiniti. “When we hear of a novel problem our customer faces, innovation means finding solutions at an affordable price to ensure their issue will be solved,” he states. “In particular, innovation means creative, out of the box thinking. Innovation is the lifeblood of a good consultancy; it means hours of research, fresh perspective, and tested methods of solving challenges.” Tyler adds that to ITfiniti, innovation means challenging the traditional methods of conducting business within its industry. ITfiniti succeeds in this endeavour by creating bespoke IT service models for its clientele, finding new and uncommon methodologies to meet the client’s needs. This approach is especially advantageous for small businesses, who often don’t have the resources to utilise the best solutions or create their own from scratch, and instead rely on the invaluable innovations of ITfiniti to thrive. In order to continue providing such unique and effective solutions to its clients, ITfiniti must remain on the very cutting-edge of industry innovation. “Reading the latest trends is not enough in 2024,” says Tyler. “You have got to use and apply innovations as they emerge. That is why ITfiniti is committed to rewriting our playbook based on relevant modern technologies and services. We study and evaluate our client’s business activities to ensure they know of and have access to the best our industry can offer.” For a leading consultancy such as ITfiniti, it is all about the people. From its clients to its employees, ITfiniti’s operations revolve around bringing positive impact to people. With a team boasting decades of industry experience, the company places a particular Efficient use of technology is a crucial component of successful business operations, although the expansive range of solutions can be difficult to digest, especially for business owners with little experience in the field. Enter ITfiniti – a leading company promising to act as a trusted partner to aid small businesses in navigating the continually evolving world of technology. Below, we speak with Tyler Kuch, Founder of ITfiniti, as the company is named in the Technology Innovator Awards 2024. focus on working with integrity and stringently upholding its strong morals. This is further facilitated by the collaborative, motivated environment fostered across the company, who works alongside numerous likeminded professionals to gain fresh perspectives and alters its own perspective accordingly. Maintaining a fresh perspective is essential in traversing the highly competitive and ever-evolving industry, as large corporations buy out the competition and standardise software. Such developments mean that the industry currently faces the danger of only a few players controlling the products and services ITfiniti’s clients need to operate. In addition to this, the growing artificial intelligence industry and rise of robotics brings profound changes to how information technology is handled and perceived. In these changing times, however, Tyler tells us that ITfiniti boldly embraces the upcoming shift, as it does not perceive future challenges, only opportunities. ITfiniti’s growth has come primarily from its unique model resonating with small businesses, and in the face of upcoming industry changes and consolidation, the company will continue to focus on advocating for its clients, empowering them to retain the freedom to run their businesses however they choose. With this in mind, ITfiniti is looking to enhance its operations to better respond to the impending industry changes. “As we say goodbye to 2024 and look to the coming year, our team is upgrading internally,” Tyler concludes. “New hardware, better software platforms, and increased automation of simple tasks will propel ITfiniti into the future. We look forward to improving more businesses with our talents than ever before.” Contact: Tyler Kuch Company: ITfiniti Web Address: https://itfiniti.com/ Nov24233
Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 11 Best GRC Software Solutions Company 2024 – Africa Crest Advisory Africa is a boutique company specialising in corporate governance. The business’ Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) software helps us to assess risks, conform to regulations, and establish unwavering enterprise policies with innovative methods. Here we explore Crest Advisory Africa’s contribution to its industry as it wins its title in our Technology Innovator Awards 2024. Crest Advisory Africa centres its work around empowering others across the corporate landscape with services people can count on. Rooted in the humanist African philosophy of Ubuntu, Crest Advisory Africa supports its surrounding communities and networks to ensure others can thrive in their competitive industries. Furthermore, supporting others with software and training, Crest Advisory Africa introduces a future proof approach to GRC. Beginning the development stage of its software in 2014, and launching in 2016, the company’s decade of dedication has been an exciting time for itself and its clients. From training, management advisory to audits, the company aids others with the software they need to truly do things right by corporate governance standards. This software has been implemented over the last 8 years to continually drive corporate governance and management across a variety of businesses. As just one example of Crest Advisory Africa’s client success stories, Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) turned their entire approach to a specific discipline around with training, advisory, and software system from Crest Advisory Africa. This altered the very fabric of the business as Crest Advisory Africa aided Southern African Power Pool to invite innovation into its ecosystem – creating a more effective and streamlined business. Forming mutually beneficial partnerships with others, Crest Advisory Africa is accustomed to sharing innovation, ideas, and success. The business believes that mutually beneficial relationships are the way forward throughout the corporate world, helping each of us to feel more empowered. Auditing for clients across Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Mauritius and Botswana, as well as delivering external certifying on a global scale, Crest Advisory Africa is setting the bar high around the world. No matter a clients’ industry or sector, Crest Advisory Africa is able to help – from information security to asset management, health and safety, and more, the firm holds its values close to its core. Prioritising transparency, integrity, trust, relationship building, and flexibility, Crest Advisory Africa rolls out its services to help any business. These values aid Crest Advisory Africa when working with bluechip companies, central banks, and global leading companies, resulting in unwavering connections between itself and its clients. Additionally, as the firm continues to help on a global scale – without being bound by time zones – Crest Advisory Africa aids with flexible training and software for anyone in need of support. Crest Advisory Africa’s ISOLTX is “your indispensable companion in implementing, integrating, monitoring, and reporting on Business Management Systems (BMS)”. The ISOLTX software guarantees combined assurance, calculates Levels of Risk (LoR) and Levels of Assurance (LoA), facilitates management system auditing, and acts as a repository for evidential support. You can explore the platform’s reliability and features within your own BMS, driving performance and providing certainty throughout. Atop this, if you’re interested in making the most out of Crest Advisory Africa’s franchise opportunities, you can find more information on ISOLTX reselling online. Looking at people entering the market, people don’t have training and consulting models etc., and people usually take two to three years to get these into place but with Crest Advisory Africa’s franchising system more businesses can instantly operate with all of their clients and environment. This broadens the scope of Crest Advisory Africa while truly empowering others to a point where they can immediately do business. 2025 will see Crest Advisory Africa launch its software as Software and a Service (SaaS). This SaaS is planned to be accessible on the market from February, broadening the firm’s software spectrum and introducing subscription packages for customers everywhere. Crest Advisory Africa’s mission of empowering businesses through helping them to manage their risks through software and training consistently pushes the company’s ideas to new heights. The years to come are looking bright for this pioneering business and its diverse client base. Contact: Nico Snyman Company: Crest Advisory Africa (Pty) Ltd Web Address: https://www.crestadvisoryafrica.com/ Oct24304
May21135 Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 12 Capable of conducting interviews based on text, video, AI, and even AI-based avatar questions, ClipDrop.io’s four-inone, AI-powered, one-way video interview software sees the hiring process revolutionised. Using video to achieve direct candidate outreach, ClipDrop takes things one step further through its social media posting and vlogging capabilities, helping to attract candidates through the likes of Facebook and LinkedIn. Even more recently, the software has added an automated Boolean builder for hidden LinkedIn candidates. As a result of its multifaceted capabilities, ClipDrop.io’s groundbreaking software appeals to medium and large corporations alike and is today leveraged by a wealth of thriving recruitment agencies throughout Africa and beyond. So as to ensure that the platform continues to appeal to as many clients as possible, the company utilises the skills of its dedicated research team, whose work is based on research behavioural psychology and the direct links this field has to the recruitment process, both for the candidates themselves and its clients. This is something reflected further in the core values of the business, which are all based around this central theme of rehumanising the field of recruitment, which has been significantly impacted by the digital divide. For ClipDrop. io, a big part of this mission is educating people, especially prospective clients with legacy systems in place which are not living up to their full potential. AI and behavioural psychology can take time to wrap one’s head around, but once they understand this technology and all it can do for them, people are quick to adopt it. With such a forward-thinking approach to boot, it is no surprise that innovation is everything for ClipDrop.io. The world of technology today moves so fast that expectations of it are always changing, and this is particularly true when it comes to businesses. Well aware of this, this South African company not only plans for this evolving landscape a year or two in advance, but right the way up to 2040 and beyond. This can largely be attributed to Founder and CEO Jonnathan Koch, a tech innovator and a 25-year veteran of talent acquisition. Joining Jonnathan on this venture is a team of like-minded experts, and ClipDrop.io seeks to provide them all with the best experiences by affording them the space to find their feet and grow independently. As Jonnathan explains: “We don’t micromanage staff, instead, we show them what is possible and how they can thrive. With this in mind, we focus our attention on finding self-starters who don’t need anything but early-stage guidance.” Milestones are also rewarded across the team, in the form of significant salary increases. Given the highly committed nature of its staff and the demonstrable excellence of its one-way video interviewing software, 2025 is set to be yet another interesting year for ClipDrop.io, one defined by a similar sense of innovation. With its aforementioned AI avatars now available to conduct interviews themselves based on a series of detailed prompts, and its AIgenerated questions which are sourced directly from the job description continuing to advance, it is clear that innovation is at the very heart of the ClipDrop interview software. Even though ClipDrop.io has positioned itself as an undisputed industry leader in the realm of furthering recruitment software, the company remains humble, and thanks us for recognising it as the Most Innovative One-Way Video Interview Software 2024 - Africa. To do so is our pleasure, and it is no stretch to claim that ClipDrop is not only Africa’s most innovative one-way video interview software, but also one of the most trailblazing systems in the world. With this distinction in tow, we eagerly await the next milestone in its journey. Contact: Jonnathan Koch Company: ClipDrop.io Web Address: https://clipdrop.io/ Most Innovative One-Way Video Interview Software 2024 - Africa Starting out life as a company delivering software for digital employer branding, the team behind the innovative ClipDrop.io quickly came to realise that their methods had an impact beyond just the employer brand, as they also positively affected the behaviour of candidates. Following some in-depth research, this team set about changing the way that video is used in a recruitment setting, and so created this pioneering, eponymous one-way video interview software, the success of which is reflected in the merits of this award. Oct24093
May21135 Innovation in Business- Technology Innovator 2024 | 13 significant increase in data requirements. Data centres must now be both highperforming and energy-efficient, with added flexibility to scale according to future demands. Russ is hugely excited with the recent launch of ‘Powercube Africa’ and the new distribution network in South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia in November, collaborating to enhance Africa’s digital infrastructure, while supporting side-by-side CSR initiatives. “In early 2025, we will be co-announcing an exciting range of mainstream vendorsupported high-performance computing and AI-ready Powercubes, with 300kW, 500kW, 1MW, and 2MW Compute in single container, self-sufficient Powercube footprints,” Russ concludes. “This underpins the demand for high-density Edge-Mesh compute facilities that remove the multiple space, power, and efficiency challenges synonymous with largescale single location data centres.” Mavin Powercube has experienced significant growth over the last few years, by innovating to meet these evolving demands, including, engaging new collaborative partnerships with key technology providers, developing panelling solutions, integrating cutting-edge cooling and power technologies. Continuing to excel within the industry, Mavin Powercube has gained much-deserved recognition via awards and accolades, including Most Innovative Containerised Modular Data Centre Company 2024, awarded by Innovation in Business magazine. And now we at Innovation in Business magazine would like to congratulate Mavin Powercube on its monumental achievement in the Technology Innovator Awards 2024 and look forward to seeing what is next for the company as it continues on its mission to streamline, enhance, and innovate the world of data centres and critical infrastructure. Contact: Russ Bartley Company: Mavin Powercube Web Address: https://www.mavin.global/ Most Innovative Containerised Modular Data Centre Company 2024 Founded in 2007, Mavin Powercube design, build, and deploy containerised and modular data centres and critical infrastructure solutions worldwide. Supporting clients across multiple sectors, including healthcare, rail, defence, education, finance, and telecommunications, Mavin Powercube has been recognised for its excellence in the Technology Innovator Awards 2024. Join us below as we speak with Director Russ Bartley, to find out more. Based in the UK, Mavin Powercube is driven by the core values of integrity, transparency, respect, and a commitment to making a positive impact on communities and the environment. The company’s Powercube solutions are custom built - tailored to meet the evolving demands of industries requiring a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient approach, especially those currently facing the rapid growth of HPC workloads, supporting the AI boom. “Our goals centre around delivering adaptable, innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients today while preparing them for the demands of tomorrow,” Russ tells us. “We aim to lead the industry in sustainable, scalable infrastructure by integrating advanced technologies and eco-conscious practices.” To Mavin Powercube, innovation means embracing new challenges and finding forward-thinking solutions to set new industry benchmarks. The company’s containerised modular data centres provide innovative solutions to the traditional challenges in data centre design, such as cost, scalability, flexibility, and energy efficiency. By focusing on solutions that are not only robust and effective, but also more environmentally sustainable, Mavin Powercube redefines what is possible in the realm of critical infrastructure, effectively preparing its clients for a future in which scalable and adaptive compute demands will only increase. Businesses must take a proactive approach to technological advancements to remain on the cutting-edge of innovation. Mavin Powercube understands this demand, and so continuously researches and integrates emerging innovations, such as supporting the high-performance compute requirements of AI with Direct Liquid Cooling, immersion cooling, and Rear Door Heat Exchange technologies together with biosolar and green roof systems, optimising efficiency and sustainability. What’s more, Mavin Powercube also incorporates modern methods of construction into its operations, which enables it to offer standardised, offsite manufacturing to save both time and resources. By remaining adaptable and flexible in its approach, integrating emerging technologies and embracing the change, Mavin Powercube retains its advantageous capability to meet and anticipate the needs of clients across diverse organisations. Even at the forefront of the industry, a business is only as successful as the team that drives it. “Our team is at the heart of our success,” Russ confirms. “We look for qualities like adaptability, innovation, and a commitment to excellence when recruiting new talent. Internally, we foster a culture of continuous learning and personal development, which support an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring new ideas and perspectives. This collaborative atmosphere drives our company’s success by nurturing a workforce that is both skilled and passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry.” Russ comments that the industry currently faces numerous challenges, particularly in managing the larger power demands of quickly advancing AI applications and the Oct24025
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