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200 companies in East Africa shortlisted for CIO100 Awards
200 top companies in East African have made it to the final list for the 6th CIO100 Awards as the…
200 top companies in East African have made it to the final list for the 6th CIO100 Awards as the event comes closer in November 2016.
According to a report released by an audit and research firm, Insight Wells Research, the CIO100 2016 data gathered in the last three months, indicates that 536 companies within East Africa participated in the survey.
“CIO 100 2016 Survey data collection process came to a close on Friday 7th October 2016 with an achievement of 536, of which 406 were marked as complete. Technical analysis has begun with an aim of getting the best top 100 companies,” said Samuel Gicharu, CEO, Insight Wells Research.
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The 2016 CIO100 Symposium and Awards event that will take place on November 10-11th at Enashpai Resort in Naivasha, Kenya is being organised by CIO EAST AFRICA, the leading magazine for the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry in East Africa, published by Kommunication Ultimate Limited (KUL) in conjunction with the International Data Group (IDG), a world-renowned publisher of legendary brands.
To be at the top 100, companies will be required to showcase their ability to successfully apply technology in their business processes and achieve return on investment.
“We look at a common feature across all excellence models as part of our general assessment structure when doing the audit. The assessment therefore emphasizes the relationship between two key aspects: Business processes and Business results,” Gicharu said.
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Last year, there were 120 companies nominated and 100 of which made the year’s CIO100 list. The short list included companies from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda covering all the major verticals including Government, Education, Health, Financial Services, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Utilities, Transport and Logistics.
In 2015, Britam Holdings took home the two most coveted awards. The company was voted the Overall Winner among 100 companies during the 5th edition of the Awards, jointly organized by CIO East Africa publication and accounting firm PwC. Britam’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), Jack Maina, was voted the CIO of the Year 2015.
The regional CIO100 Awards celebrate companies from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for their innovative use of IT. The awards ceremony is an offshoot of the global CIO100 Awards which have been held for over two decades, during which time the awards have identified and recognized 100 companies that demonstrate excellence and achievement in IT across the globe.
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“Join us and discover the latest fresh insights and ideas on the future of the digital enterprise, business transformation, mobility strategies, enterprise security, predictive analytics among other special topics that will be discussed at this occasion,” said Andrew Karanja, CIO100 Awards Marketing Director while announcing the event at eDevelopment House in Nairobi.
The top CIO100 companies will be announced during the annual East Africa CIO100 Symposium and Awards, a 2-day high energy celebration of IT excellence that will be marked with networking opportunities and knowledge sharing in Naivasha, Kenya on November 10th-11th, 2016. This prestigious IT leadership event is also expected to host more than 1000 CIOs and IT executives from all over the world and specifically East Africa.
Notable entries into the 2016 shortlist include East African Breweries Limited, Nakumatt Supermarkets, Kenya Revenue Authority, Apolo Investments Corporation, Pwani Oils, Madison Insurance, The Vision Group of Uganda, Mabaiti Rolling’s, Kyambogo University, Uganda, Hallmark Communications Uganda and Raselo Company Ltd of Tanzania.