Introduction
In 2024, 50 Catalyst teams co-created solutions to industry challenges faced by communications service providers and their technology partners. These projects were showcased at our DTW24 – Ignite event in Copenhagen on 18-20 June, 2024. This year, there were two sets of Catalyst Awards: the Open Innovation Catalyst Awards and the Moonshot Catalyst Awards.
Catalyst Awards DTW24 - Ignite
The Winners & Finalists were announced during the Innovation Awards Ceremony on 20 June 2024 at DTW24 - Ignite.
Best Moonshot Catalyst – AI Challenge
Awarded to the Catalyst that offers the best solution to leverage GenAI to drive a 30% increase in EBITDA and operational efficiency.
Champions
Converge ICT Solutions Inc.
Telecom Argentina, S.A.
Vodafone GmbH
Vodafone GroupParticipants
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Aria Systems Inc.
Calvi Business Software B.V.
Nespon
SalesforceAmazon Web Services, Inc.
EITC (DU)
Iquall Networks Inc
Locatium.AI
Netradar
Orange
Snowflake Inc.GenAI for AN
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
China Mobile Communications Corporation
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
MTN South Africa
PT Telekomunikasi Selular
Sand Technologies
Whale Cloud Technology Co., Ltd
ZTE CorporationGenAI genie redefines CX
Accenture
Bell Canada
Elisa Corporation
Google Cloud
Pegasystems, Inc.
Saudi Telecom Company
Turknet
Verizon CommunicationsVodafone GmbHVodafone GroupResponsible AI
Amazon Web Services, Inc.Bell CanadaEITC (DU)
IBM Corporation
Microsoft CorporationOrangeSaudi Telecom Company
Tata Consultancy Services
Tech Mahindra LimitedTurknetVerizon CommunicationsVodafone GmbHVodafone GroupBest Moonshot Catalyst – Sustainability Challenge
Awarded to the Catalyst that offers the best solution to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
Champions
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)China Mobile Communications Corporation
Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedMTN South AfricaSaudi Telecom Company
Telkom SAParticipants
Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Tsinghua UniversityZTE CorporationBest Moonshot Catalyst – Growth Challenge
Awarded to the Catalyst that offers the best solution to drive 20% revenue surge for partner-built businesses & showcase creative value chains & scalable models.
SmartHive xG
Champions
Botswana Telecommunications Corporation
BrandMed
Enocta
Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd
Resolute Education (Pty) Ltd
Sri Lanka Telecom PLCParticipants
COVALENSE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS LLC
ETIYA
N-able (Pvt) LtdBest Moonshot Catalyst – Attendees’ Choice Award
Default category. All Moonshot Catalysts are eligible. Winner selected via onsite voting.
GenAI for AN
Champions
China Mobile Communications CorporationMTN South AfricaPT Telekomunikasi SelularParticipants
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.Huawei Technologies Co. LtdSand TechnologiesWhale Cloud Technology Co., LtdZTE Corporation
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
KPMG InternationalOrange
Safaricom PLC
Subex Inc
Torry Harris Integration SolutionsVerizon CommunicationsGenAI genie redefines CX
AccentureBell CanadaElisa CorporationGoogle CloudPegasystems, Inc.Saudi Telecom CompanyTurknetVerizon CommunicationsVodafone GmbHVodafone GroupAmazon Web Services, Inc.
AXIATA DIGITAL LABS (Pvt) Ltd
Deutsche Telekom AG
Dialog Axiata PLCEconet Wireless Zimbabwe
EZECOM Co., Ltd.
InfosysMTN South Africa
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)
SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Sri Lanka Telecom PLCTata Consultancy ServicesVerizon CommunicationsChina Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)China Mobile Communications CorporationHangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedHuawei Technologies Co. LtdMTN South AfricaSaudi Telecom CompanyTelkom SATsinghua UniversityZTE CorporationOutstanding Catalyst – Business Impact DTW24
Awarded to the Catalyst that demonstrates the most compelling business impact & potential to be commercially deployed.
Champions
Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited
PT XL Axiata Tbk.Saudi Telecom CompanyParticipants
Huawei Technologies Co. LtdIquall Networks Inc
Makman Technology Consulting
Case On IT SL (MedUX)Elisa Corporation
Elisa Polystar
NTT DATA CORPORATION
Optare Solutions
TELEFONICA
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications Corporation
Globe Telecom Inc.Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom Company
Sudo Technology Co. LTDBell Canada
Celfocus
MATRIXX Software
Qeema Consultancy and Technology ServiceSaudi Telecom CompanyVodafone GroupSATCOM + 5G anywhere - Phase II
Airbus
alvatross
AmartusBell Canada
BolgiaTen Limited
BT Group plcCelfocus
Concertia Technologies Inc
Eutelsat Group
Kratos
LPTICMakman Technology Consulting
Oracle Corporation
SES Astra S.A.
Telesat LEO Inc.Outstanding Catalyst – Innovative & Futuristic
Awarded to the Catalyst team with the most innovative & futuristic solution aimed towards bringing digital transformation to industry.
Champions
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)China Mobile Communications Corporation
China Telecommunications Corporation
China Unicom
TM Technology Services Sdn BhdParticipants
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
Beijing Ultrapower Software Co., Ltd.
UBiqubeWhale Cloud Technology Co., LtdChampions
AirbusBell CanadaBT Group plcEutelsat GroupLPTICSES Astra S.A.Telesat LEO Inc.Participants
alvatrossAmartusBolgiaTen LimitedCelfocusConcertia Technologies IncKratosMakman Technology ConsultingOracle CorporationADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Inspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanyZTE Corporation
Amdocs Management LimitedEITC (DU)
Ernst & YoungSnowflake Inc.
solvatio AGTurknetAmazon Web Services, Inc.BT Group plc
CGI Info Systems Management Consulting Inc.
Innova Solutions Inc
Intraway CorpSaudi Telecom CompanyTelecom Argentina, S.A.
TELUS
Ulster UniversityOutstanding Catalyst - Use of TM Forum Assets
Awarded to the team that shows the most powerful use of TM Forum assets in their Catalyst project and quantify the benefits of using these assets.
Champions
EITC (DU)Mobitel (Pvt) LtdPhilippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Sri Lanka Telecom PLCTM Technology Services Sdn BhdTurknetParticipants
Clarity Global Pty Ltd
Global Wavenet Pte Ltd
Panamax Inc.Tech Mahindra Limited
TechNarts (Nart Bilişim)
WaylayCase On IT SL (MedUX)Elisa CorporationElisa PolystarNTT DATA CORPORATIONOptare SolutionsTELEFONICAHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedHuawei Technologies Co. LtdIquall Networks IncMakman Technology ConsultingPT XL Axiata Tbk.Saudi Telecom CompanyIncident co-pilot
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomEITC (DU)Huawei Technologies Co. LtdInfosys
MEF.DEVMTN South AfricaOrangePT Telekomunikasi Selular
Qvantel OySafaricom PLC
Telecom Italia SpATELEFONICA
Universita degli Studi di MilanoVodafone GmbHVodafone Group
1&1 Versatel GmbHalvatrossAmartus
AT&T Inc.BT Group plc
CityFibre
Comarch S.A.Deutsche Telekom AG
LIGHTSTORM TELECOM CONNECTIVITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Lyse Tele AS
OryxGateway FZ LLC
PlatformX Communications (PXC)Telecom Italia SpA
Vitrifi LimitedVodafone Group
ZIRA Ltd.Outstanding Catalyst – Rising Star (For New/Phase-I Catalyst only)
Awarded to the new Phase 1 Catalyst team that demonstrates the most compelling and innovative solution. (formerly award category - titled as Best New Catalyst)
Champions
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanyParticipants
Huawei Technologies Co. LtdInspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdZTE CorporationAmdocs Management LimitedEITC (DU)Ernst & YoungSnowflake Inc.solvatio AGTurknetADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationGlobe Telecom Inc.Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanySudo Technology Co. LTDAsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.Beijing Ultrapower Software Co., Ltd.China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina Telecommunications CorporationChina UnicomTM Technology Services Sdn BhdUBiqubeWhale Cloud Technology Co., Ltd1&1 Versatel GmbHalvatrossAmartusAT&T Inc.BT Group plcCityFibreComarch S.A.Deutsche Telekom AGLIGHTSTORM TELECOM CONNECTIVITY PRIVATE LIMITEDLyse Tele ASOryxGateway FZ LLCPlatformX Communications (PXC)Telecom Italia SpAVitrifi LimitedVodafone GroupZIRA Ltd.Outstanding Catalyst - Application of AI & Automation
Awarded to the Catalyst that demonstrates best use of AI & Automation to drive efficiency & growth.
Champions
Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedPT XL Axiata Tbk.Saudi Telecom CompanyParticipants
Huawei Technologies Co. LtdIquall Networks IncMakman Technology ConsultingChampions
Bell CanadaSaudi Telecom CompanyVodafone GroupParticipants
CelfocusMATRIXX SoftwareQeema Consultancy and Technology ServiceADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomHuawei Technologies Co. LtdInspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanyZTE CorporationAmdocs Management LimitedEITC (DU)Ernst & YoungSnowflake Inc.solvatio AGTurknetClarity Global Pty LtdEITC (DU)Global Wavenet Pte LtdMobitel (Pvt) LtdPanamax Inc.Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT)SMART COMMUNICATIONS, INC.Sri Lanka Telecom PLCTech Mahindra LimitedTechNarts (Nart Bilişim)TM Technology Services Sdn BhdTurknetWaylayOutstanding Catalyst – Beyond Telco
Awarded to the Catalyst that demonstrates best use of innovation to meet the evolving needs of B2B and B2B2X environments.
Champions
Antel-Uruguay
Chunghwa Telecom Company LTDMTN South Africa
NTT GroupOrangeTelecom Italia SpAVerizon CommunicationsParticipants
CelfocusCognizant Technology Solutions
ESRI
Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
Infosim GmbH & Co. KG
IntersecUBiqubeBotswana Telecommunications Corporation
Etisalat UAE
Evergent Technologies, Inc.
i2i SystemsInfosysTata Consultancy ServicesVerizon CommunicationsAirbusETIYA
HCL Technologies
Mavenir SystemsTELUS
TerreStar Solutions Inc. DBA StrigoAmdocs Management LimitedEITC (DU)InfosysVerizon Communications1&1 Versatel GmbHalvatrossAmartusAT&T Inc.BT Group plcCityFibreComarch S.A.Deutsche Telekom AGLIGHTSTORM TELECOM CONNECTIVITY PRIVATE LIMITEDLyse Tele ASOryxGateway FZ LLCPlatformX Communications (PXC)Telecom Italia SpAVitrifi LimitedVodafone GroupZIRA Ltd.Outstanding Catalyst – Tech for Good
Awarded to the Catalyst that demonstrates exemplary utilization of technology to make a difference to positively impact both community welfare and organizational culture, while ensuring attainment of sustainable development goals.
Champions
AirbusBell CanadaBT Group plcEutelsat GroupLPTICSES Astra S.A.Telesat LEO Inc.Participants
alvatrossAmartusBolgiaTen LimitedCelfocusConcertia Technologies IncKratosMakman Technology ConsultingOracle CorporationAntel-UruguayCelfocusChunghwa Telecom Company LTDCognizant Technology SolutionsESRIFuturewei Technologies, Inc.Infosim GmbH & Co. KGIntersecMTN South AfricaNTT GroupOrangeTelecom Italia SpAUBiqubeVerizon Communications
Claro BrasilEITC (DU)Etisalat UAE
Future Connections Holding B.V.
GCI Communication Corp
Incognito Software SystemsNTT GroupOryxGateway FZ LLC
Red Hat, Inc.Verizon Communications
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)AirbusETIYAHCL TechnologiesMavenir SystemsTELUSTerreStar Solutions Inc. DBA StrigoAsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.China Mobile Communications CorporationChina Telecommunications CorporationChina Unicom
Navimentum Information System Ltd.Whale Cloud Technology Co., LtdOutstanding Catalyst – Attendees’ Choice Award
Awarded to the Catalyst that receives the most votes in the onsite voting at DTW’24 - Ignite
Champions
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationGlobe Telecom Inc.PT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanyParticipants
Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdSudo Technology Co. LTD
Beijing ZZNode Technologies Co.,Ltd.China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Nanjing UniversityPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom Company
SHENZHEN MASTERCOM TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTDADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)China Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomHuawei Technologies Co. LtdInspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdPT Telekomunikasi SelularSaudi Telecom CompanyZTE CorporationClaro BrasilEITC (DU)Etisalat UAEFuture Connections Holding B.V.GCI Communication CorpIncognito Software SystemsNTT GroupOryxGateway FZ LLCRed Hat, Inc.Verizon CommunicationsVietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)Beijing ZZNode Technologies Co.,Ltd.
BroadTech Technology Co., LtdChina Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)China Mobile Communications CorporationHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Indosat Ooredoo HutchisonMTN South AfricaSaudi Telecom CompanySubmissions
Submissions for the DTW24 - Ignite Catalyst Awards will close on 24th May, 2024. All Catalysts will submit an Awards submission form to become eligible for the awards, indicating the respective category(ies) their teams will compete for and providing proof points. Winners & Finalists will be announced during the prestigious Innovation Awards Ceremony on 20th June at DTW24 - Ignite.
Judging
A panel of exceptional industry experts and executives from global member organizations will gather at DTW24 - Ignite to review and judge the Catalyst projects. These judges bring a wealth of experience and expertise from various sectors within the telecommunications industry, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation process. They will assess each project against specific judging criteria, which include innovation, business impact, proof of concept, and scalability. This rigorous judging process is designed to recognize and reward the most groundbreaking and impactful Catalyst projects, highlighting their potential to drive significant advancements in the industry.
Meet the judges
To ensure an unbiased judging process, we collaborate with distinguished industry experts and executives from a variety of organizations to judge the Open Innovation and Moonshot Catalyst Awards.
Abhi Sur
Agus Sulistio
Ahmed Saady Yaamin
Andreas Böhmann
Anil Rao
Anuja Sheth
Ari Sondang Sibarani
Ayedime Amadi
Barb Silfies
Cathal Kennedy
Celwin J. Tirath
Christine Anderson
Deng Lingli
Dr. Shang Jing
Dr. Sudhir Kumar Mitta
Edi Fernando Vieira Filho
Elaine Haher
Emir Benic
Eric Davis
Gabriela Styf Sjoman
Gadi Solotorevsky
Haisung Kwon
Hasan Jafri
Ishari Siriwardane
Kamal Maghsoudlou
Khalid Attia
Latheef Syed
Lester Thomas
Linda Wang
Ludvic Baquie
Luigi Licciardi
Mo Zoualfaghari
Narender Singh
Rahul Kumar
Randall Rene
Rick Lievano
Song Yulun
Stephanie Ormston
Syakil Shahabudin
Vladimir Radojicic