After two extremely challenging years for not only telecommunications companies, but for the world at large, the Asia Communications Awards returned for 2021 to recognize the most innovative and agile players in the sector.
In a virtual event on Tuesday, 14 December, hosted by Total Telecom and sponsored by CloudSense, over 125 entrants from across the continent were in the running for a total of 23 awards, making it the biggest iteration of the awards in its 10-year history.
While awards for Best 5G Deployment and Most Innovative IoT Solution showcased the importance of a digital-first outlook, new awards such as the Crisis Response Award and the Social Contribution Award illustrated how broader social concerns are becoming a key part of the telecommunications sector.
The 2021 ACA winners:
5G Deployment Award
Singtel
5G Technology Initiative
Netcracker RAN Intelligent Controller
Best Enterprise Business Service
China Mobile International
Best Payment Initiative
Dialog
Best SME Service (Operator)
Globe Business
CEO of the Year
Amer Sunna, CEO, Asiacell
Cloud Technology Initiative
Netcracker
Crisis Response Award
Asiacell
Cyber Security Award
Singtel
Digital Transformation Project of the Year
Huawei Technologies Co
Innovation Award: Operator
Globe Business
Innovation Award: Vendor
Nokia Digital Assistant
Most Innovative IoT Solution
Tata Communications
Network Automation Award
PCCW Global
Network Transformation Initiative
Huawei
NFV Innovation Award
Huawei
Operator of the Year
China Mobile International
OSS / BSS Project of the Year
Netcracker
Satellite Operator of the Year
Singtel Satellite
Smart City Project of the Year
Indosat Ooredoo
The Customer Experience Award
Telenor Digital
The Social Contribution Award
Smart Communications
Wholesale Operator of the Year
Tata Communications
