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#TECH: Recognition for tech industry top performers

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Tech Association of Malaysia (Pikom)last night, recognised the top industry's changemakers at its Unicorn Tech Awards Night 2021.

The event saw a strong 450 C-level and senior representatives from the local ICT industry presence for both the WITSA Global ICT Excellence Award and ASOCIO Awards.

Winners for the Unicorn Tech Awards received a trophy, while ASOCIO and WITSA Award winners received a certificate of excellence.

Pikom chairman Dr Sean Seah said he truly appreciates those who present to honour the industry's finest people and companies.

Meanwhile, Pikom Unicorn Tech Awards Night Organising chair, Alex Liew, said there is synergy in collaboration with the partners. "Recognising all the champions on one prominent platform is a practical approach, instead of having them done separately," he said.

Telecommunications Infrastructure and Digital Economy's deputy secretary, who represented the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia, Ma.Sivanesan Marimuthu, attended last night's event as guest of honour.

"We have had close relations with the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia and its government agencies for many years on various occasions and projects related to ICT, tech, talent capacity development, data privacy, Cybersecurity, and many others. We look forward to continuing working together towards the progressive and agile developments for the Digital Economy," said Seah.

The Unicorn Tech Awards 2021 winners are as follows:

* The Technology Organisation Excellence Award was won by SP Setia Berhad

* Microsoft Malaysia won the Member Excellence Award

* Ts. Tharmaindran K. Gannasin from Bnetworks Sdn Bhd won the Technopreneur Excellence Award

* The CIO Excellence Award was won by Nilesh Timbadia from Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) Sdn. Bhd., Kevin Khoo from Sunway Berhad, and Roslind Kaur Kirpal Singh from Axiata Group Berhad

* The Rising Digital Leader Award was won by Forest Interactive Sdn Bhd, Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd, Sophic Automation Sdn Bhd, Tranglo Sdn Bhd, and SEA Gamer Mall Sdn Bhd

* Special Recognition Award was given to Huawei Malaysia

* GBS Excellence Award was won by Dell Global Business Center Sdn Bhd

The WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards winners are as follows:

Private Sector

* Sustainable Growth/Circular Economy Award was won by Rentwise Sdn Bhd

* Public/Private Partnership Award was won by Century Software (M) Sdn Bhd

* E-education & Learning Award was won by Think Osem Sdn Bhd

* Start-up Ecosystem Award was won by MDEC Tech Ecosystem & Globalisation

ASOCIO Awards 2021 Category

* Outstanding Tech Company Award was won by Fusionex Group

* Outstanding User Organisation Award was won by Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd

* Digital Government Award was won by Penang State Government

* EdTech Award was won by Business Technovise Innovation

* HealthTech Award was won by Heydoc International Sdn Bhd.

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