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The Stevie Awards, organisers of the world’s premier business awards, have opened a ninth international competition: the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence. 

This new Stevie Awards program celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of individuals, teams, and organisations shaping the future of technology across all industry sectors. Individuals and organisations worldwide are eligible to enter – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

The program will recognize the world’s best technology professionals, organisations, achievements, products, and services since the beginning of 2022. The early-bird entry deadline, with reduced entry fees, is May 2.

The entry deadline is May 30, but late entries will be accepted through June 28 with payment of a late fee. Michael Gallagher, Founder and Executive Chair of the Stevie Awards, expressed enthusiasm about this significant milestone: "We are thrilled to announce the opening of our latest Stevie Awards competition, the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

“As we celebrate 22 years since the inception of the first Stevie Awards competition in 2002, this launch fulfils a long-awaited vision. With categories distinct from our existing programs, this competition provides a unique opportunity for startups, small businesses, corporations, and forward-thinking individuals to spotlight their technological accomplishments on a prestigious, global stage."

The program features more than 250 categories across 20 technology-industry groupings, with a broader set of categories for Information Technology.

Category groupings include:

• Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Technology
• Aerospace Technology
• Agricultural Technology
• Architectural Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Assistive Technology
• Biotechnology
• Business Technology
• Communication Technology
• Educational Technology
• Energy Technology
• Entertainment Technology
• Financial Technology
• Government Technology
• Green and Clean Technology
• Healthcare Technology
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing Technology
• Marine Technology
• Transportation Technology

Each year, Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 nominations from organizations of all types and sizes in more than 70 nations. Past Stevie Award winners include Cisco Systems, Inc., DP DHL, EY Global Services Limited, HCLTech, IBM Corporation, LLYC, Proctor & Gamble, Samsung, Toyota, Verizon, Viettel Group, and many others.

Juries featuring more than 100 executives worldwide will determine the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Award winners. Winners will be publicly announced on August 7 and celebrated at a joint awards gala with the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers on September 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City.

Entry details are available at: www.StevieAwards.com/tech.

A new approach from KISTERS combines water level and velocity measurement in a single compact sensor, overcoming cost barriers. 

Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointments of Sunil Bharti Mittal KBE, the founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, and Valerie Mars, senior vice president of corporate development at Mars, to its international advisory board.

Birmingham Airport (BHX) has invested in a new software called WebTrak, which will allow members of the public to view aircraft operations live at Birmingham Airport.

Azets has strengthened its regional senior leadership team with the appointment of Gurj Sandhu as Regional Managing Partner of Birmingham.

PA Media Group has appointed Emily Shelley as its new Chief Executive Officer, the first woman to lead the business in its 155-year history.

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has welcomed back a visitor to its Glasgow Traincare Centre 64 years after his first tour.

A new multi-stakeholder partnership has been formed with local businesses to stimulate the local economy and improve the vibrancy of Dudley town centre.

A leading law firm has announced it has promoted four members of its team as part of its ongoing commitment to developing the legal services it provides to its growing client base.

The stars of the West Midlands tourism industry have been crowned at the 2024 West Midlands Tourism Awards, celebrating 14 winners from the region’s visitor attractions and venues. 

Sapiens International Corporation, (NASDAQ: SPNS) (TASE: SPNS), a leading global provider of software solutions for the insurance industry, have announced that Sapiens IDITSuite for Property & Casualty module, ClaimsMaster, received the highest ranking of Luminary in Celent's 2024 Claims Systems Vendors report in EMEA and APAC, for excellence in advanced technology and breadth of functionality. 

Hilton announced an agreement with Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJ Capital”) to acquire the fan-favourite Graduate Hotels brand, adding a significant growth opportunity for the global market.

Cameron Uppal, policy and public affairs advisor at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “Local businesses across Greater Birmingham will have woken up to welcome news, as the rate of inflation fell by more than many city analysts expected it to.

With an increased focus on the maritime industry, Blue World Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-temperature PEM fuel cells, is strengthening its Board of Directors with the nomination of maritime heavyweight Sameer Kalra.

A major report released today by a powerful group representing private sector firms in the West Midlands say businesses “need to see a sense of urgency and ambition” in order to seize growth opportunities.