Global recognition and awards
Colt strives to transform the way the world works through the power of connectivity. The Colt IQ Network connects 900+ data centres across Europe, Asia and North America's largest business hubs, with over 29,000 on net buildings and growing.
Colt is a recognised innovator in Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Function Virtualisation (NFV). We are proud to have been recognised in the industry for our services.
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2023
Gartner
Eye on Innovation Award - Communication Service Providers for EMEA
The award recognizes innovative use of digital technology-enabled capabilities, products, or services and highlights “best-in-class” communication service provide industry innovation initiatives launched within the past 12 months. Find out more here.
2022
TM Forum Catalyst Award
Outstanding Catalyst - Business Impact
Focusing initially on four key industries – sports, healthcare, mining and gaming – this Catalyst helps CSPs realise new revenue streams as countless sectors undergo digital transformation in the years ahead. This is the second year in a row that we’ve won this Catalyst award! See more here.
Gartner Magic Quadrant
Gartner names Colt a Visionary in the 2022 Magic Quadrant
Colt is recognised as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant report 2022, for Network Services Global
2021
TM Forum Catalyst Award
Colt awarded Best Use of Open Digital Framework at the TM Forum Catalyst Award
This Catalyst demonstrates an integrated platform for the composition of cross-industry digital services. Read the press release here.
Global Telecom (GLOTEL) Awards
Colt recognised as Most Innovative Cloud Service at Global Telecom (GLOTEL) Awards
The GLOTEL Awards is Europe’s leading awards program, recognising innovation and excellence from the companies involved in advancing and transforming today’s telecoms industry.
Network Transformation Awards
Colt awarded SD-WAN Service Excellence by the Network Transformation Awards
Colt wins the SD-WAN Service Excellence award at the Network Transformation Awards 2021.
Network Transformation Awards
Colt awarded SD-WAN and SASE excellence by the Network Transformation Awards
Colt wins the SD-WAN and SASE Excellence at the Network Transformation Awards 2021.
Capacity Global Carrier Awards
Colt is recognised with as Best Network Technology Innovation in the Capacity Global Carrier Awards
Colt is awarded Best Network Technology Innovation at the annual Capacity Global Carrier Awards.
European Contact Centre Customer Service Awards Insights
Colt recognised as Most effective business transformation programme in customer service - Silver
The ECCCSAs are the largest customer service and contact centre awards programme hosted in Europe and in its 21st year, are the longest running European awards programme in the industry
UK Customer Experience Awards
Colt is recognised with a silver in B2B Customer Experience by UK Customer Experience Awards
Colt takes home Silver in the B2B customer experience category at the UK Customer Experience Awards.
Total telecom World Communication awards
Colt awarded Operator of the Year at the World Communication awards
Colt wins Operator of the Year at the World Communication Awards, hosted at the Total Telecom Congress.
Total telecom World Communication awards
Keri Gilder awarded CEO of the year at the World Communication awards
Keri Gilder wins CEO of the Year at the World Communication Awards, hosted at the Total Telecom Congress.
Gartner Magic Quadrant
Gartner names Colt a Visionary in the 2021 Magic Quadrant
Colt is recognised as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant report 2021, for Network Services Global
Vertical Systems Group
Colt remains second in the Vertical Systems Group’s end of year Global Ethernet Leaderboard
Colt has retained a strong second place on the Vertical Systems Group’s year-end 2020 Global Provider Ethernet Leaderboard. Vertical Systems Group’s leaderboard is the industry benchmark for multinational Ethernet network market presence.
Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award
Colt is recognised with Frost & Sullivan's 2021 European Customer Value Leadership Award
Based on its recent analysis of the European business network services market, Frost & Sullivan has recognised Colt with the 2021 European Customer Value Leadership Award. Read the press release here.
2020
ISG Provider Lens
Colt recognised as a Leader in Germany for managed SD WAN and WAN services
Colt is recognised as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens research report by comparing provider strengths, challenges and competitive differentiators.
Forrester Wave, Software-Defined WAN Services
Colt named as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Software-Defined WAN Services
The Forrester Wave evaluates SD WAN service providers, identifies the 10 most significant ones and ranks them to see how each provider measures up.
Leading Lights Award 2020
Colt won for Most Innovative Telco Cloud Strategy (Network/Data Centre Operator)
Colt won for its Dedicated Cloud Access solution, allowing customers to access public cloud services with added speed and security benefits.
Gartner Magic Quadrant
Colt positioned as a Visionary for Network Services, Global
Gartner has recognised Colt as a Visionary in the latest Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, due to its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
2019
MEF Awards 2019
LSO Leadership (with AT&T)
MEF Awards 2019
Wholesale Service Provider of the Year - Europe
MEF Awards 2019
Retail Service Provider of the Year - Europe
MEF Awards 2019
Network and Service Innovation - Europe
MEF Awards 2019
Enterprise Application - Advertising
Global Carrier Awards 2019
Best SDN/NFV Deployment
Global Carrier Awards 2019
Best Cloud Innovation
Network Transformation 2019
Operator Award – SD WAN Service Excellence
Network Transformation 2019
Innovation - New Service Innovation
2018
MEF Awards 2018
Network and Service Innovation - Europe
MEF Awards 2018
Retail Service Provider - Europe
MEF Awards 2018
Wholesale Service Provider - Europe
MEF Awards 2018
Enterprise Application - Sports & Entertainment
MEF Awards 2018
Enterprise Application - Education
Global Carrier Awards 2018
Best Marketing Team
Global Carrier Awards 2018
Best Voice Service Innovation – Mature market
WCA 2018
Cloud Infrastructure award for Dedicated Cloud Access on Demand
Network Transformation 2018
Best New Cloud-Optical Solutions
Network Transformation 2018
Best Network as a service (NaaS) Platform for On Demand
Business is Great 2018
Export Growth Business Award British Embassy - DIT
NGON & Opitcal DCI Awards 2018
Best Data Centre Interconnect Provider
Leading Lights Awards 2018
Outstanding Transformation Strategy (Service Provider)
Best of 2018 Initiative mittelstand
On Demand Services
Explore On Demand Services
2017
MEF Awards 2017
Proof of Concept Gold Award
MEF Awards 2017
Network and Service Innovation - Europe
MEF Awards 2017
Retail Service Provider - Europe
MEF Awards 2017
Wholesale Service Provider - Europe
MEF Awards 2017
Best Marketing
MEF Awards 2017
LSO Leadership of the year
MEF Awards 2017
Enterprise Application of the year for Education
MEF Awards 2017
Enterprise Application of the year for IT Services
Global Carrier Awards 2017
Best Wholesale team
Global Carrier Awards 2017
Best SDN/NFV Deployment
Global Carrier Awards 2017
Best Asian Project for Colt IQ Network
Global Telecoms Business 2017
Infrastructure Innovation for SD federation PoC with AT&T
Global Telecoms Business 2017
Enterprise Service Innovation for SD WAN with Versa Networks
Network Transformation 2017
Best new cloud optical solution for Dedicated Cloud Access On Demand
Network Transformation 2017
Best SD WAN Service
NGON & Opitcal DCI Awards 2017
Best Data Centre Interconnect Provider
NGON & Opitcal DCI Awards 2017
Most advanced Cloud Interconnect Service
Leading Lights Awards 2017
Most innovative SD WAN deployment strategy
2016
MEF Awards 2016
Service innovation of the year – EMEA
MEF Awards 2016
Retail Service Provider - EMEA
MEF Awards 2016
Wholesale Service Provider - EMEA
MEF Awards 2016
Best Marketing of the Year - Worldwide
MEF Awards 2016
Enterprise Application of the year for Financial
MEF Awards 2016
Enterprise Application of the year for Manufacturing
Global Carrier Awards 2016
Best SDN/NFV Deployment
Telco Cloud Forum Awards 2016
Best Telco Cloud NFV/SDN Project
Leading Lights Awards 2016
Most Innovative Ethernet/Optical Service
2015
MEF Awards 2015
Network Innovation of the year – Global
MEF Awards 2015
Retail Service Provider - EMEA
MEF Awards 2015
Wholesale Service Provider of the year – EMEA
MEF Awards 2015
Enterprise Application of the year for Media
MEF Awards 2015
Enterprise Application of the year for Professional Services
Global Carrier Awards 2015
Best Voice Service Innovation - Developed Market
Global Carrier Awards 2015
Best Asian Project
