Event Awards
Recognising outstanding automation & AI innovation that changes the way APAC’s future networks function and operate
Winners of the five categories were announced at FutureNet Asia 2022
2022 Finalists
The APAC Operator Award
The best example of a successful automation deployment
Winner: Smart Communications Inc. in collaboration with P.I. Works
Shortlist
Globe Telecom
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison in collaboration with P.I. Works
Rakuten Mobile in collaboration with Rakuten Symphony
Singtel in collaboration with VMware
Smart Communications Inc. in collaboration with P.I. Works
The Automation Solution Award
The leading solution for network automation deployed in APAC
Winner: Rakuten Symphony
Shortlist
Blue Planet, A Division of Ciena
B-Yond
Rakuten Symphony
Spirent Communications
VMware
The Orchestration Award
The most innovative automated service orchestration solution deployed in APAC
Winner: Robin.io
Shortlist
Amdocs
Anuta Networks
Jio Platforms
Juniper Networks
Robin.io
The AIOps Award
The best operations solution incorporating AI functionality deployed in APAC
Winner: Nokia in collaboration with China Unicom
Shortlist
B-Yond
Nokia in collaboration with China Unicom
P.I. Works
VMware
The most innovative application of AI & Automation
to enhance customer experience in APAC
Winner: VMware
Shortlist
Globe Telecom
Infovista
Juniper Networks
Nokia in collaboration with China Mobile
VMware
Judges
Amy Cameron, Principal Analyst, STL Partners
Jake Saunders, Managing Director APAC, ABI Research
Adeline Phua, Principal Analyst, Omdia
Roy Chua, Founder & Principal, Avid Think
Francis Haysom, Partner & Principal Analyst, Appledore Research
Awards winners announced at FutureNet Asia on the 18th of October In-Person Registration
Past shortlisted & winning companies
China Unicom | Comarch | Rakuten Mobile | Rakuten Symphony | Huawei Technologies | Ericsson | LGU+ | Microsoft | DISH Network | VMware | China Mobile | Blue Planet, a division of Ciena | Netcracker | HPE | Robin.IO and many more
“Industry validation from FutureNet World reinforces our goal of enabling more open, automated networks so end users can have stellar customer experiences”
Rick Hamilton, Senior Vice President, Blue Planet
“The fact is we were in a very competitive category is certainly something we are very proud of, and I’m thrilled about”
Partha Seetala, Founder and CEO, Robin.io
Why Enter?
Shortlisted entries become part of a press campaign reaching 20,000+ Telecoms professionals
Winning entries featured and companies interviewed for a ‘Winners Special’ editorial feature
We want to attract the best innovation from large and small companies alike – It’s free to enter for all!
Have your entry judged by leading analyst judges (soon to be announced)
Entry Criteria
Successful entries must demonstrate successful deployments in the Asia Pacific region and will include applications and reference points to illustrate this (one or more of):
1. Substantial reductions to the life cycle costs of operating a network
2. Driving revenue/commercial growth
3. Outstanding technical innovation
4. Adding new dimensions to customer experience