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AWARDS 2021
BENCH TESTED PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - SOFTWARE AND SERVICES CATEGORY
WINNER: Progress Software - WhatsUpGold 2021
WhatsUpGold 2021 is a sophisticated network monitoring solution that delivers an impressive range of tools integrated seamlessly into a single
console. The simplified licensing schemes make it very affordable for SMBs, it's scalable enough for enterprises and the new log management
features add even more versatility.
NETWORK PROJECT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Boudica Schools Trust / Zyxel
Rachel Rothwell, Regional Director Western Europe at Zyxel, commented: "I am especially proud of this award, the recognition for our customer's
hard work and the collaboration between Zyxel and our reseller's to help drive, deliver and succeed on improving the learning and security of
our children's education. The challenges to upgrade the network, improve the speeds and centralise the management has become more
complex due to the evolution of cloud computing creating more challenges on demand and cyber security. We couldn't deliver this without our
valued partners and we thank you Eastern Voice and Data for choosing Zyxel."
THE INNOVATION AWARD
WINNER: CNet Training
RUNNER UP: Kemp Technologies
Designed and delivered by CNet Training, the new 5-day Certified Wireless Infrastructure Technician (CWIT®) technical education program
embraces the very latest innovations and technology focusing on a broad range of common wireless technologies which co-exist to create a
complete wireless networking solution, that deliver a seamless mobility experience. It considers the complete wireless networking footprint that
comprises cellular technology and Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, satellite, microwave and line of sight optics.
The program provides the knowledge and practical skills to confidently install, test and certify installations in support of Wireless Ethernet and Small
Cell applications in the WAN environment. www.cnet-training.com/programs/certified-wireless-infrastructure-technician-cwit/
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
WINNER: Extreme Networks - ExtremeCloud IQ
RUNNER UP: Heimdal Security
ExtremeCloud IQ is a machine learning and AI-driven cloud management platform that simplifies onboarding, configuration, monitoring,
managing, troubleshooting, alerting, and reporting for network infrastructure devices, including new Wi-Fi 6 access points. The platform offers
unmatched cloud deployment flexibility, portable licensing across Extreme's entire portfolio, and industry-leading uptime. It is unequalled in its ability
to provide administrators with a 360-degree view of device, client, application, and network health and performance. ExtremeCloud IQ is the first in
the industry to offer unlimited data retention, giving customers unprecedented access to historical data and enabling increased machine learning
accuracy and precision of AI actions, providing insights and outcomes to help customers improve processes and increase operational efficiency. It is
also built upon a microservices architecture, enabling new services and applications to be added without network downtime or IT staff intervention.
COMPANY OF THE YEAR
WINNER: ExaGrid
RUNNER UP: Allied Telesis
ExaGrid is so honoured to win the Company of the Year award, especially as we were nominated alongside such incredible companies in the
industry. We have received this award two years in a row now, and we are so grateful to our customers, partners, and especially to all of the
voters who have given us their support and continued recognition. We continue to innovate our Tiered Backup Storage solution with the goal of
solving all of the challenges related to backups and we are pleased that our unique approach to backup storage has received such accolades.
Our revenue growth is accelerating as customers leave behind first-generation deduplication appliances.
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