We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Cisco Buyer Achievement Awards within the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Larger China (APJC) area! These awards have fun and honor the exceptional achievements of our prospects—organizations which can be redefining what’s potential by innovation, collaboration, and digital transformation.
For the primary time in APJC, we’re increasing upon the earlier CX Buyer Hero Awards to current the Cisco Buyer Achievement Awards recognizing and showcasing the visionaries who’ve harnessed Cisco applied sciences to drive significant change and ship distinctive outcomes throughout their industries. We acquired a formidable array of submissions, every demonstrating the ability of partnership and the power of our buyer group.
Congratulations to all of the finalists—your management and dedication to innovation encourage us and set new requirements for excellence throughout the area. Keep tuned for our Awards Ceremony the place we are going to announce the winners happening at Cisco Dwell Melbourne on Monday, November 10, 2025.
AI-Readiness
The AI Infrastructure Innovation Award spotlights organizations which have remodeled their IT foundations to assist sturdy, safe, and high-performance environments. We honor those that have made impactful upgrades to their knowledge facilities, networks, and programs to arrange their organizations to fulfill the rising calls for of AI and future innovation.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- HCLTech
- NTT-West
- State Financial institution of India
The CX AI Trailblazer Award acknowledges organizations which have unlocked the worth of AI by strategic use of Cisco Buyer Expertise (CX) Providers. Our finalists have partnered with Cisco’s CX groups to implement superior AI options, modernize their infrastructure, and sort out complicated challenges to ship actual enterprise affect by AI-driven transformation.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Cognizant
- KDDI Company
- College of Otago
Future-Proofed Workplaces
The Excellence in Office Modernization Award celebrates organizations which have created vibrant, productive workplaces for employees, stakeholders, and companions alike, this award honors the usage of Cisco’s collaboration, networking, and safety options to ship seamless and safe experiences throughout numerous work settings.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Adani Airport Holdings Restricted
- Canberra Institute of Expertise
- Melbourne Cricket Membership
- Tech Mahindra
The CX Visionary Office Award honors organizations maximizing their Cisco investments by collaboration with Cisco Providers, attaining important advances in know-how adoption, office effectivity, and enterprise efficiency to empower groups to excel in a fast-changing work panorama.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Charles Sturt College
- LTIMindtree Restricted
- College of Otago
Digital Resilience
The Digital Resilience Distinction Award acknowledges organizations which have achieved distinctive ranges of observability, assurance, and safety by Cisco’s built-in Digital Resilience product suite. These organizations set the benchmark for sustaining resilient, high-performing digital environments, swiftly detecting and responding to potential disruptions.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Transport for NSW
- TPG Telecom Restricted
- Neighborhood Centres
The CX Distinguished Digital Resilience Award acknowledges organizations which have achieved excellent digital resilience by proactive engagement with Cisco CX providers. Their dedication to collaboration with CX has considerably enhanced their safety posture, operational reliability, and enterprise affect.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Cognizant
- HCLTech
- LTIMindtree Restricted
- Reserve Financial institution of Australia
CX Buyer Hero of the 12 months
 The CX Buyer Hero of the 12 months award honors a buyer who has proven exceptional management and initiative in taking advantage of Cisco’s Buyer Expertise providers. This prestigious recognition celebrates people who’ve absolutely embraced Cisco applied sciences and maximized the worth of Cisco Providers, driving impactful technological developments and significant outcomes inside their group.
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Cognizant – Pragash Subramanian
- HCLTech – Ramana SV
- KDDI Company– Takumi Nakamatsu
- LTIMindtree Restricted – Ramesh Kumar T
- Reserve Financial institution of Australia – David Van Niekerk
Cisco Insider of the 12 months
The Cisco Insider of the 12 months award acknowledges an distinctive buyer who has made an enduring affect inside the Cisco Insider group. This distinction celebrates people who’ve contributed by mentorship, group engagement, and sharing finest practices. Be a part of us in honoring the exceptional journey and affect these people have had on the Cisco Insider group and past!
Congratulations to the finalists:
- Bursa Malaysia Berhad – Elvis Chong Tzy Chun
- Comcast India – Nirav Acharya
- NEC ANZ – Daniel Hosking
- Software program Options – Vishal Bhandari
Please be part of us in congratulating the nominees and be at liberty to share your feedback under. Comply with @CiscoInsider on LinkedIn and Instagram to remain up to date on all of the awards enjoyable.
If you happen to’re attending Cisco Dwell in Melbourne, be sure you add the Awards Ceremony to your agenda for the week, and we’ll see you there!