Introduction
In 2023, over 50 Catalyst teams co-created solutions to industry challenges faced by communications service providers and their technology partners. These projects were showcased at our DTW23 – Ignite! event in Copenhagen on September 19-21, 2023. This year, there were two sets of Catalyst Awards: the Open Innovation Catalyst Awards and the Moonshot Catalyst Awards.
Awards Ceremony
It is always an honor and a very interesting opportunity to judge the Catalyst at DTW - always a great mix of innovation and business value.
Catalysts Awards DTW 2023
The Winners & Finalists were announced in the Award Ceremony on 21st September at the DTW Ignite event. Please expand each category below for more details on the winning teams.
Best Moonshot Catalyst – The Energy Challenge
This award recognizes the team that showcases the most compelling business impacts and potential, such as improved performance, cost reduction, enhanced efficiency, streamlined operations, service agility, customer engagement, and more, through well-defined proof points.
Champions
Carbon Footprint Ltd
Vodafone GroupParticipants
Snowflake Inc.
Amdocs Management Limited
Amazon Web Services, Inc.Zero carbon intelligent network
Sudo Technology Co. LTD
China Mobile Communications Corporation
China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited
Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,Ltd
Ericsson Inc.
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)
Tsinghua University
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.China Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)
ZTE CorporationChina Mobile Communications Corporation
NokiaBest Moonshot Catalyst – The Metaverse Challenge
This award is presented to the Catalyst that effectively addresses future connectivity needs by offering innovative and commercially viable technology solutions utilizing the capabilities of the Metaverse.
Champions
Mobile Telecommunications Saudi Company (Zain KSA)
Saudi Telecom Company
EITC (DU)
Sri Lanka Telecom PLC
NTT GroupParticipants
NTT QONOQ, INC.Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Netcracker Technology
RelatedChampions
Orange County Public Works
TELUS
Digital Elite
Digital Twin ConsortiumNTT GroupVodafone Group
Smart Cities CouncilParticipants
UBiqube
Rockport Software
Mvine Limited
VANTIQAmazon Web Services, Inc.
Deutsche Telekom AG
Microsoft Corporation
Magyar Telekom Plc.
T-Mobile USAAmdocs Management Limited
D-idOutstanding Catalyst - Business Impact
Awarded to the Catalyst that demonstrates the most compelling business impact & potential.
Champions
LIGHTSTORM TELECOM CONNECTIVITY PRIVATE LIMITED
Bell CanadaVodafone GroupParticipants
Concertia Technologies IncNokiaAmazon Web Services, Inc.
Aria Systems Inc.
Salesforce
Summit Tech
Telecom Italia SpADeutsche Telekom AGBell Canada
Turknet
Pegasystems, Inc.
Accenture
Google Cloud
BT Group plc
GCI Communication CorpNTT Group
Brillio
Red Hat, Inc.
Future Connections Holding B.V.
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)
Claro Brasil
Verizon Communications
Incognito Software Systems
MayerConsult Inc
BolgiaTen Limited
Prodapt North America, Inc
EXFO Inc
BMC Software, Inc.
Telia CompanyTelecom Italia SpA
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseNTT GroupSalesforce
MATRIXX Software
NTT DATA CORPORATION
TELEFONICAOutstanding Catalyst - Sustainability & Impact on Society
This award recognizes the team that demonstrates the highest potential to positively impact society and contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Champions
OneCupAINTT GroupVerizon CommunicationsTELUSParticipants
VANTIQ
Epam Systems LtdRed Hat, Inc.
Intraway Corp
ETIYAAmazon Web Services, Inc.GCI Communication CorpNTT GroupBrillioRed Hat, Inc.Future Connections Holding B.V.Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)Claro BrasilVerizon CommunicationsIncognito Software SystemsMayerConsult Inc
OrangeRed Hat, Inc.Salesforce
avataa GmbH
KDDI Research, Inc.TELUSNokiaVerizon CommunicationsHewlett Packard EnterpriseNTT GroupSalesforceMATRIXX SoftwareNTT DATA CORPORATIONTELEFONICA
China Unitechs Co.,Ltd.Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) Limited
BroadTech Technology Co., LtdSaudi Telecom Company
China UnicomChina Mobile Communications CorporationHuawei Technologies Co. LtdOutstanding Catalyst - Showcase
This award recognizes the team that presents the most impactful showcase demonstration, effectively highlighting the innovation, commercial viability, and relevance of their solution to industry concerns.
Optare Solutions
Elisa Polystar
Elisa CorporationNokiaNTT DATA CORPORATIONTELEFONICARise of the bots
Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)
MTN South AfricaSaudi Telecom CompanyHuawei Technologies Co. LtdChina Mobile Communications Corporation
iMocha 'Mocha Technologies Inc'Private optimized connectivity
Telecom Italia SpABrillio
HCL Technologies
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Tata Consultancy ServicesAmdocs Management Limited
AT&T Inc.WebAssembly Canvas
Vodafone Group
Comviva
NBNCo Ltd
SigScale
Etisalat UAE
Global Wavenet Pte LtdOrangeOutstanding Catalyst - Use of TM Forum Assets
This award recognizes the team that exemplifies the most impactful utilization of TM Forum assets in their Catalyst project, while also quantifying the tangible benefits derived from employing these assets.
Champions
MTN South Africa
Maxis Broadband Sdn BhdSaudi Telecom CompanyHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedChina UnicomChina Mobile Communications Corporation
Robi Axiata LimitedParticipants
Shaanxi Normal University
Nanjing University
Inspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd
Beijing Tianyuan DIC Information Technology Co. Ltd.AsyncAPI - Phase II
alvatross by SATECVerizon CommunicationsVodafone Group
OryxGateway FZ LLC
conologyMTN South Africa
Jio Platforms Limited
CityFibre
YupiikBT Group plcEpam Systems LtdOpen SATCOM management
Oneweb
SES Astra S.A.
Airbus
Kratos
TerreStar Solutions Inc. DBA Strigo
Oracle Corporation
Amartusalvatross by SATECTelecom Italia SpA
Telenor ASAChina Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)
Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.
Universita degli Studi di Milano
InfosysChina Mobile Communications CorporationIntraway CorpChina UnicomHuawei Technologies Co. LtdADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)Ericsson Inc.
Botswana Telecommunications CorporationBroadTech Technology Co., LtdHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedChina Mobile Communications CorporationHangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdSaudi Telecom Company
PT XL Axiata Tbk.Huawei Technologies Co. LtdOutstanding Catalyst - Business Growth
This award recognizes the Catalyst that showcases exceptional potential for new growth, surpassing the expansion achieved through conventional connectivity offerings. It highlights the effective utilization of digital enablers (such as IoT, CaaS – Connectivity as a Service, ZTP – Zero Touch Partnering, and marketplaces) to drive business growth and success.
Champions
OrangeTELEFONICAAT&T Inc.Participants
ServiceNow, Inc.Prodapt North America, IncInfosysAmdocs Management LimitedMicrosoft CorporationGCI Communication CorpNTT GroupBrillioRed Hat, Inc.Future Connections Holding B.V.Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT)Claro BrasilVerizon CommunicationsIncognito Software SystemsMayerConsult IncConcertia Technologies IncLIGHTSTORM TELECOM CONNECTIVITY PRIVATE LIMITEDBell CanadaVodafone GroupNokiaAmazon Web Services, Inc.Aria Systems Inc.SalesforceSummit TechAmazon Web Services, Inc.Saudi Telecom Company
Hansen Technologies
Colt Technology ServicesCognizant Technology SolutionsVerizon Communications
Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Financial InstituteChina Unicom
China Telecommunications Corporation
Shanghai Fudata Technology Co.LtdAsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
Great Wall MotorChina Mobile Communications CorporationOutstanding Catalyst - Best Innovation & Future Techco
This award recognizes the team that has developed the most innovative and futuristic technology solution aimed at driving digital transformation within the industry.
Champions
Telecom Italia SpATelenor ASAChina Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.Universita degli Studi di MilanoChina Mobile Communications CorporationChina UnicomADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)Participants
InfosysIntraway CorpHuawei Technologies Co. LtdEricsson Inc.OneCupAINTT GroupVANTIQEpam Systems LtdVerizon CommunicationsRed Hat, Inc.Intraway CorpETIYATELUSAmazon Web Services, Inc.OrangeRed Hat, Inc.Salesforceavataa GmbHKDDI Research, Inc.TELUSNokiaVerizon CommunicationsOptare SolutionsElisa PolystarElisa CorporationNokiaNTT DATA CORPORATIONTELEFONICAServiceNow, Inc.Prodapt North America, IncOrangeTELEFONICAInfosysAmdocs Management LimitedMicrosoft CorporationAT&T Inc.Outstanding Catalyst - Best New Catalyst
For Phase-I/New Catalysts only, this award recognizes the Phase 1 Catalyst team that exemplifies the most collaborative behavior and presents a compelling and innovative solution with the potential to transform the telecommunications industry.
Champions
Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedSaudi Telecom CompanyChina UnicomChina Mobile Communications CorporationParticipants
China Unitechs Co.,Ltd.BroadTech Technology Co., LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdBotswana Telecommunications CorporationBroadTech Technology Co., LtdHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedChina Mobile Communications CorporationHangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdSaudi Telecom CompanyPT XL Axiata Tbk.Huawei Technologies Co. LtdChina Telecommunications Corporation
Beijing ZZNode Technologies Co.,Ltd.Inspur Communication Information Systems Co., LtdZTE CorporationChina UnicomServiceNow, Inc.Prodapt North America, IncOrangeTELEFONICAInfosysAmdocs Management LimitedMicrosoft CorporationAT&T Inc.Telecom Italia SpADeutsche Telekom AGBell CanadaTurknetPegasystems, Inc.AccentureGoogle CloudBT Group plcOutstanding Catalyst - Excellence in the application of AI & Automation
This award recognizes the Catalyst that showcases the best utilization of AI and Automation to drive efficiency and growth, all while ensuring sustainable scalability and ethical practices.
Champions
Telecom Italia SpADeutsche Telekom AGBell CanadaTurknetBT Group plcParticipants
Pegasystems, Inc.AccentureGoogle CloudTelecom Italia SpATelenor ASAChina Academy of Information and Communications Technology(CAICT)Telecom Italia Sparkle S.p.A.Universita degli Studi di MilanoInfosysChina Mobile Communications CorporationIntraway CorpChina UnicomHuawei Technologies Co. LtdADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)Ericsson Inc.Botswana Telecommunications CorporationBroadTech Technology Co., LtdHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedChina Mobile Communications CorporationHangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdSaudi Telecom CompanyPT XL Axiata Tbk.Huawei Technologies Co. LtdOneCupAINTT GroupVANTIQEpam Systems LtdVerizon CommunicationsRed Hat, Inc.Intraway CorpETIYATELUSAmazon Web Services, Inc.Optare SolutionsElisa PolystarElisa CorporationNokiaNTT DATA CORPORATIONTELEFONICAPost event - Outstanding contribution to TM Forum Assets
Awarded to the Catalyst team that uses the program to make most substantial contribution to TM Forum’s assets.
Champions
Botswana Telecommunications CorporationHong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) LimitedChina Mobile Communications CorporationSaudi Telecom CompanyPT XL Axiata Tbk.Participants
BroadTech Technology Co., LtdHangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdChampions
Telecom Italia SpAPT XL Axiata Tbk.Jio Platforms Limited
Dialog Axiata PLC
Axiata Group BerhadSaudi Telecom CompanyVodafone Group
Telstra CorporationTELEFONICATelenor ASAChina Telecommunications Corporation
Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd. trading as Bridge AllianceAT&T Inc.Deutsche Telekom AGOrangeParticipants
AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
AXIATA DIGITAL LABS (Pvt) Ltd
Primforce Technologies Ltd.Huawei Technologies Co. LtdNokiaAccentureNTT DATA CORPORATIONEricsson Inc.Champions
China Telecommunications CorporationChina UnicomSaudi Telecom CompanyParticipants
Sudo Technology Co. LTDPrimforce Technologies Ltd.AsiaInfo Technologies (China), Inc.
Beijing Baidu Netcom Science Technology Co., Ltd.
Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyBest New Catalyst - Culture & Talent
A new category introduced by the judges at the event itself, to recognize the distinguished focus of one particular Catalyst addressing the key challenge of culture & talent across the industry.
Rise of the bots
Champions
ADVANCED INFO SERVICE PLC. (AIS)MTN South AfricaSaudi Telecom CompanyChina Mobile Communications CorporationParticipants
Hangzhou Eastcom Software Technology CO.,LtdHuawei Technologies Co. LtdiMocha 'Mocha Technologies Inc'Special mention
Judges wanted to recognize this key Catalyst as deserving a special mention for their outstanding future potential.
WebAssembly Canvas
Champions
Vodafone GroupNBNCo LtdEtisalat UAEOrangeParticipants
ComvivaSigScaleGlobal Wavenet Pte LtdSubmissions
Submissions for the DTW23 - Ignite Catalyst Awards opened on July 3, 2023 and closed on August 25, 2023. All Catalysts 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 were announced in the Award Ceremony on 21st September at the DTW Ignite event. Please expand each category above for the details.
Judging
A panel of exceptional industry experts and executives from across global member organizations gathered at DTW23 - Ignite to review and judge the Catalyst projects against specific judging criteria.
How does judging work?
Judges will review the Catalyst spaces, the awards submission forms, and will interact with the teams on-site at DTW23 - Ignite to score the teams for their selected award categories. During DTW23 - Ignite, the judges convened to deliberate on all scores achieved by the Catalyst teams and make the final judgment. The winners were announced on 21 September (as shown above).
How is success measured?
Success is measured on how well the Catalysts communicate the key messaging around the challenge addressed, their Catalyst solution and the potential impact on the industry. In addition, Catalyst teams are required to clearly demonstrate and illustrate to the judges the key aspects of their respective judging criteria unique to their chosen Award category.
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.
Andreas Böhmann
Andrew Thomson
Anil Rao
Arindam Banerjee
Ayedime Amadi
Benjamin Potter
Brian Smyth
Cathal Kennedy
Dr. Jun Zhu
Erik Meijer
Gabriela Styf Sjoman
Gnanapriya Chidambaranathan
Idit Duvdevany Aronsohn
Josie Smith
Juan Manuel Caro
Kamal Maghsoudlou
Keith Sutton
Khalid Attia
Lester Thomas
Lingli Deng
Lou Yu
Ludvic Baquie
Luigi Licciardi
Malin Fransen Kronberg
Michael Raj
Osama Abu-Shihab
Philip Stander
Ryiuchi Matsuo
Vishal Madan
Vladimir Radojicic