London, UK,Ìý–ÌýMay 11, 2026Ìý–ÌýÂé¶¹Ô´´ÌýUKÌý&ÌýIrelandÌýtoday announcedÌýthe winners of the 2026ÌýÂé¶¹Ô´´ Innovation AwardsÌýfor UKÌý&ÌýIreland,Ìýrecognising organisations that are using Âé¶¹Ô´´ cloud and AI technologies toÌýtransformÌýtheir business, solve real-world challenges,Ìýand deliver measurable outcomes.Ìý
This year’s winnersÌýdemonstrateÌýwhat is possible when technology is applied with purposeÌý–Ìýcreating impact for their organisations, their people, and their customers.
TheÌý2026Ìýwinners are:Ìý
AI Excellence AwardÌý–ÌýCadent Gas LtdÌý
Cadent GasÌýhasÌýpartnered with Âé¶¹Ô´´Ìýto enhance public safety. Built on Âé¶¹Ô´´ Business Technology Platform, the Dispatch Performance (ESOS) Dashboard provides real-time visibility of gasÌýleakageÌýemergency and repair work orders across the UK. By combining analytics withÌýmap-basedÌýlocation intelligence, the solutionÌýhelps teams spot risks early, prioritiseÌýresources,ÌýimproveÌýresponse times,Ìýand supportÌýregulatory compliance.Ìý
Cloud ERP Champion AwardÌý–ÌýRolls-Royce SMRÌý
Rolls-Royce SMRÌýhasÌýdemonstratedÌýhow Âé¶¹Ô´´ Cloud ERP can support growth in theÌýnuclearÌýenergy sector.ÌýÌýRolls-Royce SMR’s modular reactors offer rapid deployment of clean power and green hydrogen, addressingÌýtheÌýhigh costsÌýand inflexibility of traditional plants.ÌýÌý
Implementing Âé¶¹Ô´´ S/4HANA Cloud, Âé¶¹Ô´´ Ariba, and Âé¶¹Ô´´ Concur had ensured operational excellence, resilience, and data-driven decision-making, supporting global growth and innovation.Ìý
Customer Experience Innovator Award –ÌýCadent Gas LtdÌý
Cadent GasÌýhasÌýenhancedÌýits emergency response using Âé¶¹Ô´´ Service Cloud.ÌýBy integrating cloud technology, Cadent Gas has improved accuracy, reduced errors, and accelerated engineer attendance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safeguarding life and property.Ìý
Financial Futurist AwardÌý–ÌýSynthomerÌýplcÌý
SynthomerÌýhasÌýtransformedÌýits global finance operations byÌýleveragingÌýÂé¶¹Ô´´ automation and AI capabilities in partnership with NTT Data Business Solutions. ThisÌýhasÌýresulted inÌýa 50%Ìýfaster close, reduced manual processes, and improved employee satisfaction, enabling faster and more confident decision-making.Ìý
People Experience Pioneer AwardÌý–ÌýMitieÌýGroupÌý
MitieÌýhasÌýdemonstratedÌýhow AI canÌýtransformÌýHRÌýsupport by introducing Joule, Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s AI-powered digital assistant,Ìýintegrated with Âé¶¹Ô´´ SuccessFactors. The solution handled more than 13,000 HR interactions in its first month, delivering instant answersÌýandÌýenhancing the employee experience at scale.Ìý
Procurement Visionary AwardÌý–ÌýBristol and WestonÌýNHSÌýPurchasing Consortium (BWPC)Ìý
BWPCÌýhasÌýtransformedÌýprocurementÌýinto a strategic enabler of better careÌýthrough Âé¶¹Ô´´ Ariba. The organisation replaced four legacy systems with a unified platform that integrates finance and stock management,Ìýautomates processes,Ìýand improves spend visibilityÌýThe transformation is projected to deliver £16 million in savings over five years,Ìýenhancing patient care.Ìý
Technology Pathfinder AwardÌý–ÌýEYÌý
TheÌýEY Transformation Realized for Âé¶¹Ô´´ platformÌýempowers EY-Âé¶¹Ô´´ engagement teams to achieve seamless-end to-end transformations.ÌýThe solutionÌýembraces an integrated and standardisedÌýprogramme delivery,Ìýdriving success for ourÌýjointÌýclients.ÌýÌý
Transformation Impact AwardÌý–ÌýCentricaÌý
Âé¶¹Ô´´ÌýSignavioÌýProcess Intelligence’s introductionÌýhasÌýprovided Centrica withÌýreal-timeÌýprocure-to-pay transparency and root-cause intelligence. This enabled £1 million in annual improvement potential andÌýestablishedÌýa sustainable governance model.Ìý
Leila Romane, Managing Director, Âé¶¹Ô´´ UK & Ireland,Ìýsaid “Congratulations toÌýall ofÌýthis year’s winners. Their achievements show what is possible when innovation is relevant, purposeful,Ìýand delivered with impact.ÌýAcross the UK and Ireland, our customers are using Âé¶¹Ô´´ cloud and AI technologies to solveÌýreal businessÌýchallenges, improve experiences, and create new opportunities. It was great to hear how these solutions are making a real day-to-day impact for organisations. These awards give us an important opportunity to celebrate the teams behind that transformation.â€�Ìý
Thank youÌýto this year’s judges,ÌýBrian Mckenna,ÌýBrian Mortimer,ÌýCraig Dale,ÌýJames Bates, LucyÌýHammondÌýandÌýThea Peterson, for their contribution andÌýexpertiseÌýin reviewing the entries.Ìý
