International cloud services recognition platform

Make your name in the cloud

The Cloud Awards program celebrates the brightest and the best in Cloud Computing. Open to organizations across the globe, the Cloud Awards is the first and largest recognition platform of its kind. Entry to the Cloud Awards closes at the end of October. For more information on the awards program, please see below.

Wherever you’re based, you’re eligible for a Cloud Award.

One of the most commonly-asked questions we receive is whether you’re eligible in your country. The answer is a resounding ‘yes’. Previous winners and nominees span the globe – including America, Canada, Europe, the UK, Australia and Asia.

Operate in the cloud? There’s a category for you to enter.

Categories for 2017-18

An overview of awards categories follows below. Winners will be selected across the US, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Cloud Awards strives not to be US-centric: in the event of particularly strong applications from multiple regions, individual awards across any category may be split into more than one award.

Best Software as a Service - USA

This award will go to the best web-based software based in the US. Services with innovative customization, or which solve a universal problem, will be considered favorably.

Best Software as a Service - outside USA

This award will go to the best web-based software based outside of the United States. Again, services with innovative customization, or which solve a universal problem, will be considered favorably.

Best Cloud Infrastructure

Reliability and scalability are at the core of this award. Applicants must operate a significant portion of their business with their own, custom-built infrastructure to be eligible.

Best Platform as a Service / Cloud Middleware

Open platforms, development facilities, standalone and application delivery-only environments will all be considered.

Most Innovative Use of Data in the Cloud

Candidates should demonstrate a solution or approach which has solved structured or unstructured data or “big data” problems with the use of cloud-based technologies.

“Best in Mobile” Cloud Solution

Powerful cloud solutions compatible with smartphone and tablet devices will be considered, across a range of potential applications.

Best Hybrid Cloud Solution

Latency, security and reliability in a real-world solution are chief considerations for this award, where a pragmatic approach to cloud services is sought.

Cloud CRM Solution of the Year

Successful candidates will demonstrate a reliable solution for the management of marketing, sales, and customer care; case study materials are not essential, but may be applicable for this award.

Best Cloud HR / Payroll / ERP Solution

Innovation is key here, along with supporting materials: judges will look favorably on applicants with sufficient evidence of client success.

Best Cloud Automation Solution

Any solution which simplifies and automates the deployment of cloud computing products and services will be considered. Entrants must demonstrate innovative use of cloud technologies to automate procedures and operations for increased operational efficiency or cost-effectiveness.

B2B Customer Strategy

Award will be judged on the basis of business to business customer acquisition, fast growth, and an ongoing customer retention strategy.

Security Innovation of the Year

Awarded for a genuinely innovative approach to cloud security. This may be in the form of a commercial product, or in-house architecture.

Best Cloud Consultancy or Systems Integrator

A successful track record of success is important for this award; candidates must show evidence not only of expertise in developing a best-fit cloud strategy, but of success.

Best Cloud Payment, Finance or Billing Solution

Successful applicants will demonstrate a leveraging of cloud technologies for scalable, reliable solutions across revenue generation activities.

Best Cloud Business Intelligence or Analytics Solution

Judges will be looking for solutions which best simplify the end-user’s experience of complex data; case study materials will be useful but not essential.

Best Cloud Hosting Provider

Candidates should demonstrate a strategic approach to scalability and security, alongside any additional supporting materials.

Most Promising Start-Up

Start-ups must demonstrate some degree of success or innovation and have been established or incorporated after Jan 1 last year.

Best Project Management Cloud Service

Successful candidates will demonstrate a reliable solution for the specialist or general management of projects; case study materials are not essential, but may be helpful for this award.

Education Innovation of the Year

The judges are looking for either bespoke work (leveraging the cloud either within an institution or as part of software acquisition) or as a public-facing software offering. Evidence of success within the educational institution is essential.

Now accepting entries for 2017-2018

Download the forms and choose your categories.

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Recent Winners

We are delighted that Mule iON was recognized by the Cloud Awards program as the leading cloud service offering in its category.
Chris Purpura, Mulesoft
StrikeIron takes great pride in the recognition of our platform in the Infrastructure award. A great way to kick off the year!
Justin Helmig, StrikeIron
I am delighted to have won this award, particularly against this calibre of competition.
Igor Sysoev, NGINX
The Cloud Awards are one of the highest accolades in our sector.
Bernie Schiemer, HRBoss
The Cloud Awards validates our accomplishments in helping cloud service providers compete with and differentiate from industry leaders.
Greg Goelz, CloudByte

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