Groundbreaking health IT project wins top honours at NI’s leading IT awards
19th Nov 2024
The winners of the 2024 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards, in partnership with Telefónica Tech UK & Ireland, were announced on Friday evening at a prestigious ceremony held at the MAC Theatre in Belfast. Hosted by comedian Andrew Ryan, the event celebrated excellence in the Northern Ireland IT sector, with awards presented across 19 categories.
The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust was a standout winner, taking home three major awards. The trust was recognised for its successful implementation of Encompass, a digital health records system for citizens in Northern Ireland. The project earned the title of Best Public Sector or Third Sector IT Project, as well as one of the biggest awards of the night, the Overall IT Team or Company of the Year Award.
Noel Brady, founder of consultancy firm NB1 Ltd, was honoured with the most prestigious award of the night, Outstanding Contribution Award, as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. Mr Brady, a respected figure in the IT sector in Northern Ireland, has spent his career advising companies on public sector tendering, sales and marketing, and holding leadership roles in both private and public sector organizations.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Mr Brady. “As a Belfast man, I am totally committed to growing the economy and creating employment opportunities for the next generation of talent in our city.”
Other notable winners included Allstate, Expleo, Options Technology, Mantle Services, and Covernet, among others. The 2024 awards saw a record number of entries, with a panel of esteemed judges from Northern Ireland’s IT industry, chaired by Peter Russell, Managing Director of PR Business Growth Services, narrowing down the finalists.
Mark Gorton, CEO at Telefónica Tech UK&I, said: “Telefónica Tech were incredibly honoured to once again sponsor the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards. These awards highlight the outstanding talent, innovation and dedication driving the ever-evolving tech sector forward in Northern Ireland. It was incredible to join together with other leaders in the IT industry in Northern Ireland on the night. I want to send a congratulations to all of this year’s winners and nominees on their achievements.”
Peter Russell, chair of the judging panel said: “It was an honour to chair the judging panel for the 2024 Belfast Telegraph IT Awards in partnership with Telefónica Tech. Selecting this year’s winners was no easy task, especially as we had so many worthy and compelling entries. Thanks must go to my fellow judges who gave up their time and expertise so willingly and made the whole process a very enjoyable one. Congratulations to all of the deserving winners and thanks to everyone who made these awards a success.”
The full list of winners and finalists for the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024 can be found on the event’s official website.
