The 2021 MEN Tech Awards are fast approaching, and after a period of judging the finalists for each category have been chosen. The awards will be held on May 20 as a virtual ceremony - tickets are free and can be booked via .
As part of the run up to the event, we’ll be publishing on each of our category finalists, so that people can find out more about their accomplishments before the big night. Below are the finalists for Best Use of Machine Learning and AI. For the full list of finalists, .
Best use of Machine Learning and AI - sponsored by
AI and machine learning are becoming increasingly common features of business - as they can carry out a range of functions from handling menial tasks, to performing complex data analysis. As more and more companies begin to use these tools, being able to innovate and stay ahead of the curve is key to helping a business succeed. The following finalists have shown that they know how to use AI to push the envelope and stay at the top of their game.
Avoira
Formed from the merger of five companies - Videonations, Co-Channel, Rocom, Yellowbus, and Pennine - Avoira is a tech solutions company with 40 years of experience and a promise of quality. The company provides a wide range of solutions - inlcuding communication tech, security appliances, management services, and project management among others. Recently, the company worked with Xdroid to produce an AI software designed for use in customer service, that analyses the emotional state of customers to help operatives provide a more effective and helpful service.
Cyber Defence Services
Cyber security is more important than ever, and Cyber Defence Services (CDS) is dedicated to staying on the cutting edge of cyber environment analysis and security. The company has created an AI platform that takes in and analyses information from the cyber network that has formed around our daily lives - and in doing so compiles a comprehensive picture of our standard cyber environment. The ability to do this is exceedingly useful, and has seen CDS offer its services to military, industrial, and public sector organisations as well as regular businesses.
Inevitable
As AI becomes increasingly refined and viable, businesses are looking to use it to become more efficient. Inevitable is a company that helps businesses begin this process, creating AI systems for their specific needs. Not only does Inevitable’s work make start-ups much more effective and appealing to investors, but the company’s expertise has seen it work with organisations like GCHQ , the NHS, and the Royal Agricultural society.
HOST is the proud headline sponsor of the MEN Tech Awards
Innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, is headlining sponsor this year; Mo Isap, CEO of IN4.0 Group, operators of HOST said: “We are proud to be sponsoring this year’s MEN Tech Awards. This is an opportunity for us to celebrate the fantastic talent we have in our region.
“Our mission at HOST is to nurture and support the most inclusive and diverse tech start ups, providing them with the best innovation environment to achieve success.”
is Media City’s innovation hub formerly known as The Landing. Operated by IN4.0 Group, it offers a home across five floors for individuals on technology career pathways, entrepreneurs driving start-ups and scale-ups, and enterprise and public sector organisations seeking to accelerate innovation.
With labs, research and development and prototyping environments, affordable and flexible workspace memberships, specialist innovation growth programmes, technology training, conferencing and social spaces to connect and collaborate, HOST is nurturing an inclusive community of innovators with a focus on data science, cyber, AI, gaming and immersive technologies.
HOST is also part of the wider Salford Innovation Triangle and sits alongside: Salford Royal Foundation Trust, with its global-leading innovation factory; Salford University, the fastest-growing University in the North West; and MediaCity海角视频, the tech city that’s home to 250 creative and digital businesses.
Best use of Technology - sponsored by
There is a difference between simply using technology, and making it a vital part of your work that actually enhances what you produce and how you produce it. The finalists for Best use of Technology have proven they know how to unlock the real potential of tech in their operations.
Juicy Media Ltd
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Founded in 1999, Juicy Media Ltd is a technology solutions business dedicated to helping its clients achieve their goals, across a huge range of tech. The company provides services in ECommerce, Digital Consultancy, Design, and Virtual reality to name just a few. Recently, Juicy helped Kane International Ltd move from paper-based administration services to digital - making the company much faster and more efficient. Juicy’s experience and quality work has seen its services enlisted by the likes of Barclaycard and the NHS.
Morson Group
Since 1969, Morson Group has been working to find placement opportunities that are perfect for both individuals and the businesses they go to work with. Originally just a one-man operation, the company now has over 12000 clients, and works in a huge range of industries - including manufacturing, oil and gas, telecoms, and aerospace to name a few. To aid in this extensive work, Morson created Vencuro - a recruitment platform that lets every part of the process be carried out digitally.
Xpllore
One of the chief benefits of developments in tech is the ever-increasing availability of impressive tech to ordinary people. Xpllore is playing such a part in the realm of Virtual Reality (VR) - creating a streaming platform that used 5G to deliver VR experiences to people’s smartphones. In recognition of its work, it was named one of the Vodafone 5G DIG Top 100.
Apex Computing Services Ltd is the proud sponsor of the Best Use of Technology
From server management and data encryption to Office 365 support, data backup and equipment repairs, Apex offers a variety of solutions that meet your business requirements – regardless of whether you’re a three-man operation, an SME or even a global powerhouse. With a base in Manchester, Apex's unique ticketing service ensures that priority is given to the most severe issues, while its helpdesk is always available to answer any queries or concerns that you may have. The specialist team are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year, to provide ongoing IT support when you need it the most.
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Every one of our finalists has been chosen because they accomplished something truly impressive over the last year - and we can't wait to celebrate them all on May 20.