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AWARDS 2021 SD-WAN VENDOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Versa Networks RUNNER UP: Citrix CLOUD DELIVERED SECURITY SOLUTION OF THE YEAR WINNER: Heimdal Security - Privileged Access Management RUNNER UP: Rohde and Schwarz Privileged Access Management features a lightweight interface that puts you in complete control over the user's elevated session. Approve or deny from the dashboard or on the go right from your mobile device. Keep track of sessions, block elevation for system files, live-cancel user admin rights, set escalation period, and instantly shut down system process after session expiration. Insider threats are on the rise. Deal with them on your terms and with the best tools available. Privileged Access Management unlocks an extra security layer that prevents malware from spreading through your networks - automatic rights removal when a threat is detected on a machine running with elevated rights. Prevent, protect, and secure your networks inside and outside. THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT AWARD WINNER: ExaGrid's EX84 appliance RUNNER UP: OneUp Sales ExaGrid's EX84 appliance won the Return On Investment award, an especially meaningful win for ExaGrid as we pride ourselves on our unique scale-out architecture and to end the practice of forklift upgrades and product obsolescence that customers are often faced with. ExaGrid provides a scale-out architecture where appliances are simply added as data grows. Each appliance includes storage, processor, memory and network ports, so as data grows, all resources required are available to maintain a fixed-length backup window. This scale-out storage approach eliminates expensive forklift upgrades, and allows for mixing appliances of different sizes and models in the same scale-out system, which eliminates product obsolescence while protecting IT investments up front and over time. NEW HARDWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNER: DrayTek VigorAP 960C RUNNER UP: Kemp Technologies The DrayTek VigorAP 960C is a WiFi 6 Access Point with Mesh, offering up to 1.8Gbps Dual-Band wireless rates. WiFi 6 brings significantly improved efficiency, better overall performance and reliably handles more clients per AP. In addition, there are three operating modes and a choice of four management methods - making the VigorAP 960C supremely versatile. Use as a standalone AP, range extender or as a Mesh node with 4 SSIDs per radio and WPA3 security. For more information, visit www.draytek.co.uk. NEW SOFTWARE PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNER: Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity - R&S®Trusted VPN Client RUNNER UP: DrayTek R&S Trusted VPN Client by IT security expert Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity protects the network communication of a client platform (Windows laptop or tablet) with a government or corporate network over an untrusted network such as the internet. R&S Trusted VPN Client, approved for securing "classified information - for official use only" by the German Federal Office for Information Security, is software-based, requires no additional hardware and functions thanks to zero trust technology independently of the operating system's security mechanisms. 30 NETWORKcomputing NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 @NCMagAndAwards WWW.NETWORKCOMPUTING.CO.UK
AWARDS 2021 SALES ENABLEMENT SOLUTION OF THE YEAR WINNER: OneUp Sales - OneUp Sales RUNNER UP: WebCRM Empower directors, managers and consultants with the tools they need to succeed, remote or in-office. With unrivalled performance reporting, gamification, and daily update emails to your team, OneUp integrates with dozens of CRMs, VOIP systems and other third-party solutions to enable sales leaders to see all their key metrics in one place. The average salesperson uses 6 systems to carry out their role every day - that's a lot of places to pull reports from as a manager. OneUp integrations with dozens of systems to ensure your data is all in one place. From CRMs to VOIP systems to timesheet software, we've got you covered. EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR WINNER: CNet Training RUNNER UP: KnowBe4 Established in 1996, CNet Training is the global leader in technical education for the global digital infrastructure industry (comprising the data centre and network cable infrastructure sectors). A significant part of CNet's history is the development of The Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework, which offers industry professionals an opportunity to map data centre and network infrastructure education, qualifications and certifications to meet individual and business needs. CNet is also the only industry dedicated education provider to award both internationally recognised qualifications and professional certifications, starting at level 3 and culminating with a level 7 Masters programs. The company delivers programs across the world and via live Instructor-led remote attendance. www.cnet-training.com REMOTE WORKING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR WINNER: OneUp Sales - OneUp Sales RUNNER UP: 3CX We're a highly technical team with a love for building products that delight. We set out on day 1 to do something different - to bring elements of video games into the corporate world. Our focus was on building more exciting, fulfilling workplaces. Whilst we're not quite handing everyone an Xbox controller, we like to think we've stayed pretty close to that plan with OneUp Sales. DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Brigantia RUNNER UP: Nuvias Brigantia is an award-winning, value-added managed services distributor providing a comprehensive range of cybersecurity solutions complemented by secure, enterprise-class data communications and cloud services. Brigantia has three distinct business areas designed to add maximum value to its reseller, MSP, MSSP and consultant partners' businesses: Distribution, Consulting and Enhance. Brigantia exists to add value to all its partners' businesses. RESELLER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Storm Technologies RUNNER UP: Contrac Established in June 2000, Storm has grown from strength to strength as a focused IT value-added reseller. Our aim is to deliver exceptional service to our customers in corporate and public sector organisations. Whether you require developing a specific technology strategy or just looking for some knowledgeable and friendly guidance, we maintain top-tier accreditations to ensure we can bring you the best possible expertise and pricing. The success of your projects is what drives us. Our people and operations are second to none, we listen to you and deal with your enquiry quickly and efficiently irrespective of the size of your business. WWW.NETWORKCOMPUTING.CO.UK @NCMagAndAwards NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 NETWORKcomputing 31
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