iReach today launched the 3rd annual BT Inspired IT awards. The awards were created to recognise heads of IT and their teams for their strategic role in helping to drive competitiveness and place Ireland at the forefront of knowledge creation and IT innovation globally.
Oisin Byrne, Managing Director, iReach said; “Last year we were astounded with the level and quality of entries we received from across the island of Ireland. IT is playing such a huge part in today’s organisations and we believe the key to the successful implementation of IT is to use it to drive business value. These awards are now one of the most important events in the IT calendar. They mark the key contribution made by the IT profession to economic prosperity, to business efficiency and to our public services” Tom Carson, Managing Director, Corporate & Government Solutions, BT Ireland said; “As standards of sophistication, business acumen and skill in the IT world are continually developing, the role of IT and its effective management is critical across the whole spectrum of business. This cross industry event recognises, promotes and acclaims excellence, professionalism, innovation and the outstanding achievements to which individuals and groups contribute.” The BT Inspired IT Awards honour business growth, technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The awards have proven to be a huge success attracting a host of names from across all industry verticals both North and South of Ireland. Winning a BT Inspired IT Award is a benchmark of success and further establishes corporate credibility and can enhance recruitment and retention efforts of your company. Last years winners included Standard Life, Heineken, Temetra, Fingal County Council, Viacom, Failte Ireland, Knocaclarig primary school, Johnson & Perrott, C & C group, National Irish Bank, FarmWizard and MyGroupNI. David Nixon of Standard Life winner of the Financial services award in 2006 believes; “The Awards are a very public endorsement of IT and the value it provides to the competitive business environment”. John O Neill, Johnson & Perrott (winner of Retail and Distribution award) concurred; “The IT Awards were very invigorating for our company and gave our IT Department a new lease of life…. it was very satisfying to confirm that our work was meeting industry standards”. Closing date for entries is the 4th October with a Gala dinner held in the Burlington hotel on the 25th October 2007. For more information on the awards go to www.inspiredawards.com or contact Sinead in iReach on T: 01 210 6006.