In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

  • Usability
    • How well is the service or product explained to the customer?
    • How easy is it for the customer to complete the purchase process?
    • How fast and how well are customers helped when they have problems?
  • Quality
    • How stable is your product?
    • Are there seals of quality/certificate/audits for your product or service?

RWE Supply
& Trading GmbH
and Riello
Power Systems

Winner in
the category
Datacenter
Infrastructure

Die Nominierten 2019

Master+: Holistic UPS battery system for the energy market transition

Turn your data center into a partner for the energy market transition with our integrated Master+ UPS battery solution and benefit from the opportunities on the energy markets.
<h3>RWE Supply<br />& Trading GmbH<br /> and Riello<br />Power Systems</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Datacenter<br />Infrastructure</b>

A1 Telekom
Austria AG

Nominated in
the category
Datacenter
Infrastructure

Die Nominierten 2019

A1 Next Generation Datacenter

The A1 Next Generation Datacenter was built and opened as one of the most modern data centers in Europe in a record time of just 17 months. It provides the basis for further digitalization and the use of 5G services in Austria.
<h3>A1 Telekom<br />Austria AG</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Datacenter<br />Infrastructure</b>

Heidelberg
iT Management
GmbH & Co. KG

Nominated in
the category
Datacenter
Infrastructure

Die Nominierten 2019

Serverhotel Hoch4: secure, reliable, energy-efficient, future-proof

With the infrastructure solution "Serverhotel Hoch4", enterprise customers can use different services, over their own network and over the Internet. The secure, highly available data center environment is characterized by multiple redundant security and supply systems (electricity, air conditioning, access, fire protection) and high energy efficiency.
<h3>Heidelberg<br />iT Management<br />GmbH & Co. KG</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Datacenter<br />Infrastructure</b>

In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

  • Usability/ customer friendliness
  • Diverse and out-of-the-ordinary services/package offers
  • Clearly defined added-value services
  • Flexible rates/contract terms
  • Proof of quality (e.g. seals of quality, certification, attestation.)
  • Special security features (e.g. data security, backup, etc.)
  • Number of users/companies (if there are figures)
  • Customer references
  • Innovation factor

luckycloud
GmbH

Winner in
the category
Hosting

Die Nominierten 2019

luckycloud

luckycloud is an encrypted cloud hosting platform from Germany – secure, high-performance, and customer-oriented.
<h3>luckycloud<br />GmbH</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Hosting</b>

Comarch AG

Nominated in
the category
Hosting

Die Nominierten 2019

Comarch Cloud Infraspace

Comarch Cloud Infraspace (CCI) is a comprehensive cloud offering combining modern platform, inhouse developed software extensions and a variety of managed services, all from one provider.
<h3>Comarch AG</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Hosting</b>

Mittwald
CM Service
GmbH & Co. KG

Nominated in
the category
Hosting

Die Nominierten 2019

The new Mittwald Agency Server

The new agency server offers the optimal CMS and shop hosting for all project requirements: high-performance and unlimited scalability from the lowest tariff up - and all this with time-saving agency tools and CMS-certified customer service. The digital home for all customer projects.
<h3>Mittwald<br />CM Service<br />GmbH & Co. KG</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Hosting</b>

In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

  • Can the service/ product be categorized
  • Is there proof of quality for the service/product (e.g. seals of quality, certifications, attestation.)
  • Is the service/ product distinguished by a particularly effective protection factor (e.g. DDoS capacity, encryption level, detection rates, etc.)
  • Process relevance of the service/product
  • Number of users/companies
  • Customer references
  • Innovation factor

DRACOON
GmbH

Winner in
the category
Security

Die Nominierten 2019 18

DRACOON

Every company faces the challenge of securely storing, managing and sharing data - DRACOON is the market leader in enterprise file sharing in the German-speaking world and gives the world back its sovereignty over its data.

<h3>DRACOON<br />GmbH</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Security</b>

G DATA
Software AG

Nominated in
the category
Security

Die Nominierten 2019

DeepRay – new rules in the fight against malware

For decades, malware authors have used special tools to create and distribute countless file variants of the same malicious code. DeepRay uses a neural network to end this cat and mouse game and quickly eliminate threats.

<h3>G DATA<br />Software AG</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Security</b>

SoSafe GmbH

Nominated in
the category
Security

Nominierte 2019

Cyber Security Awareness

Through simulated phishing attacks, interactive e-learning and supporting software tools, SoSafe's awareness platform sensitises, trains and tests employees in the handling of IT security.

<h3>SoSafe GmbH</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Security</b>

In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

  • Is it a new business model based on domains or TLDs?
  • Is it a new service based on domains?
  • Is it a remarkable achievement that benefits the entire market?
  • Is it an innovative concept for the marketing of domains?

EURid

Winner in
the category
Domains
Die Nominierten 2019

Domain Name Registration Abuse Prevention Systems

A system that identifies, through machine learning, whether a newly registered domain name might be used in an abusive way.
<h3>EURid</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Domains</b>

Google Registry

Nominated in
the category
Domains
Die Nominierten 2019

HSTS Preloading at the Top Level

HSTS preloading provides that a domain can only be loaded over secure, encrypted connections. Google Registry became the first operator to implement preloading at the top-level meaning that the benefits of encryption apply to any domains registered in its TLDs .app, .dev, and .page.
<h3>Google Registry</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Domains</b>

InterNetX
GmbH

Nominated in
the category
Domains
Die Nominierten 2019

AutoDNS – The Domain Platform

The domain management software AutoDNS was transformed into an open and multifunctional platform: In only one interface, 400 registries, registrars, aftermarket providers, and CAs are connected and all domain tasks are united.
<h3>InterNetX<br />GmbH</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Domains</b>

In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

Can the service function be categorized?

  • Is there any proof of quality for the service (e.g. seal of quality, certification, attestation.)?
  • Is the service distinguished through special security features (e.g. DDoS prevention, etc.)?
  • Are there any certificates (e.g. Star Audit, Code of Conduct, C5, etc.) which prove that your service is GDPR compliant?
  • Is the service notable for the purpose of market exploitation (e.g. numbers of users/customers, increase in revenues, partners/eco system
  • Is the service multinational (e.g. localization, language, legal framework, etc.)?
  • Can it be connected to other systems/services via interfaces?
  • How open is the architecture? Is the service interoperable and portable?
  • How process-relevant is the service?
  • Are there significant customer references?

oneclick AG

Winner in
the category
Cloud
Die Nominierten 2019

oneclick™ Platform

oneclick™ is the easiest, fastest, and most secure way of connecting users with all corporate applications and data.
<h3>oneclick AG</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Cloud</b>

NOVUM
GmbH

Nominated in
the category
Cloud
Die Nominierten 2019

NOVUM Cloud Plattform – The Innovation Plattform

The NCP offers a unique security and compliance concept that allows ISVs to offer SaaS offerings for highly regulated industries. Compliance is technically assured: Encryption & Sealing as well as an IT Admin free zone - ISO27001:2013 certified.
<h3>NOVUM<br />GmbH</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Cloud</b>

Vodafone
Group Services

Nominated in
the category
Cloud
Die Nominierten 2019

Public Cloud - The Alibaba Cloud from Vodafone - West meets East

Vodafone Cloud & Security is the first European provider to enrich the public cloud of Alibaba Cloud with additional services and offers these to German customers in an integrated solution.
<h3>Vodafone<br />Group Services</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Cloud</b>

In addition to the cross-category criteria, the following aspects are especially important for the jury's evaluation:

  • Is the description of the innovative character plausible?
  • How is the comparison and differentiation to established business models clarified?
  • Is there a recognizable relevance for the economy, society or the environment, and is this documented by a neutral third party?
  • Is the solution applicable in an international context (e.g. localization, language, legal framework, etc.)
  • Does the solution provide a purely digital process, and is it scalable?
  • Are there any recognizable advantages in terms of efficiency, performance or reachability?

ClearVAT AG

Winner in
the category
Innovation / Digitale
Business Models
Die Nominierten 2019

EU VAT Clearing Solution

ClearVAT is the first – and, so far, the only - pan-European payment service provider for the legally compliant calculation, collection and collection of VAT in cross-border EU trade.
<h3>ClearVAT AG</h3>Winner in<br />the category<br /><b>Innovation / Digitale<br />Business Models</b>

CERTIVATION
GmbH

Nominated in
the category
Innovation / Digitale
Business Models
Die Nominierten 2019

Blockchain Ensured Certificates Service

Blockchain Ensured Certificates enable personal and company certificates to be entered into the blockchain using the blockchain quickly, easily, tamper-proof, transparently and publicly visible to everyone, thus preventing certificate misuse.
<h3>CERTIVATION<br />GmbH</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Innovation / Digitale<br />Business Models</b>

Cloud & Heat
Technologies GmbH

Nominated in
the category
Innovation / Digitale
Business Models
Die Nominierten 2019

Raknarok – Software-based energy optimization and CO2 transparency for Data Center Federations

With Raknarok, Cloud&Heat delivers an intelligent software solution that places computing jobs within a data center network where it makes the most sense to run them, while at the same time determining the carbon footprint of the applications and making it transparent.
<h3>Cloud & Heat<br />Technologies GmbH</h3>Nominated in<br />the category<br /><b>Innovation / Digitale<br />Business Models</b>

Stefanie Kemp


Special Award

Ladies in Tech

Stefanie Kemp began her professional career in the healthcare industry. About 30 years ago, she started work in information technology. After more than 10 years on the supplier side, she moved to the user side in 2002, where she worked for companies such as HypoVereinsbank and Thomas Cook. In 2006, she became Group Chief Information Officer of the Vorwerk Group.

In 2011 Stefanie Kemp was the winner of the “Global Exchange Award” and “CIO of the Year”. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Digital Economy NRW of the North Rhine-Westphalian Ministry of Economic Affairs. Stefanie Kemp joined RWE in 2013, where she undertook a variety of roles, most recently as Head of Digital Domains.

In March 2018, Ms. Kemp took over the newly created position of Group Chief Innovation, Transformation, Digitisation in the Lowell Group.