— Awards celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology
Information Services Group (ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, last night announced the winners of its 2019 ISG Paragon Awards(TM) ANZ at a gala event in Sydney.
The ISG Paragon Awards(TM) ANZ celebrate the evolution of the sourcing industry through the application of new sourcing approaches and digital technology, including the use of robotic process automation.
The winners, selected by an independent panel of industry experts with extensive experience in sourcing and technology, were announced in the following categories:
Transformation: Successfully transformed organization or key business function
Winner: Capgemini Australia with RMIT University for “Digital Transformation Project”
Leadership: A client executive who demonstrated exceptional drive and leadership
Winner: Suzanne Storrie, IAG, nominated by WNS Global Services
Collaboration: A mutually beneficial sourcing relationship between client and provider
Winner: Telstra with Infosys for “High Performance Software Engineering (HPSE)”
Imagination: Rewarding creativity and entrepreneurial spirit in helping organizations future-proof businesses and better serve customers
Winner: University of Newcastle (Faculty of Health) with “Virtual Anaesthesia – Oral Health Virtual Reality”
Impact: Recognizing the impact of a client/service provider(s) relationship on a community
Winner: Tata Consultancy Services with Indigenous Marathon Foundation for “Community Innovation Program – Indigenous Marathon Foundation”
Excellence: Outstanding delivery by a service provider
Winner: WNS Global Services with IAG for “Short Tail Claims”
Woman in Technology: Recognizing an individual/team who has made a significant contribution to the creation or management of a successful project, or a program supporting women in technology
Joint Winners: Dr Susan Entwisle, Cognizant Technology Solutions Australia Pty Ltd, nominated by Cognizant Lovisa Project Tech Team, and Kronos, nominated by Kronos
Speaking at last night’s awards ceremony, Lisa Borden, partner and head of ISG Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), said: “Eight years after launching the ISG Paragon Awards(TM), we continue to be incredibly impressed by the quality and creativity of the solutions submitted by service providers and end users alike. Our winners tonight have demonstrated exceptional service, ground-breaking vision and inspirational approaches to help address both business and technological issues and we extend our hearty congratulations to all.”
About ISG
ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III ) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 700 clients, including more than 70 of the top 100 enterprises in the world, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs more than 1,300 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries–a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data.
