2026 PINNACLE AWARDS WINNERS

Winners of the Pinnacle Awards for Technology include:

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

AI Product of the Year (Most impactful AI-driven product across industries)

• Platinum:  i-Rays 

• Diamond: BrainBox AI Trane Technologies AI Lab 

• Emerald:  Accuity Healthcare 

Enterprise AI Deployment Platform of the Year 

• Platinum: Airia

AI Startup of the Year (New AI-focused company demonstrating breakthrough potential)

• Platinum: Bonfy.AI 

AI for Social Good (AI used to solve humanitarian, health, or environmental problems)

• Platinum: BostonGene 

• Diamond: Apella 

Best Use of Generative AI (Creative or business application of gen-AI tools)

• Platinum: Trinity Life Sciences

Vertical-Specific AI Solutions (Tailored AI for fields like healthcare, finance, education, and law)

• Platinum: Netcracker Technology 

• Diamond: Ecrypt 

• Emerald:  DermaSensor  

AI Solutions for Pharma & Life Sciences Marketing 

• Platinum: EVERSANA’s AI Agency

AI Solutions for Clinical Research & Data Insights 

• Platinum: TriNetX

Cloud, Infrastructure & DevOps

Best DevOps Tool or Platform (Tools that enhance code deployment, testing, or CI/CD processes)

• Platinum:  AppSweep by Guardsquare 

Connectivity & Edge Tech

5G/6G Innovation (Platforms utilizing next-gen mobile networks)

• Platinum: Movandi 

Edge AI Deployment (Real-time intelligence at the device level without relying on cloud compute)

• Platinum: TDK SensEI edgeRX 

• Diamond: Doug Recker 

• Emerald:  Morse Micro

Conversational & Language Tech

Voice Assistant Innovation (AI voice interfaces that adapt to users' needs in real-time)

• Platinum: CallRail's Voice Assist

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

AI-Powered Threat Detection (Tools that proactively identify and respond to cyber threats using AI)

• Platinum: Reality Defender 

• Diamond: Push Security

Cybersecurity Company of the Year (Firm showing leadership and innovation in digital security)

• Platinum: PlexTrac

Identity Verification & Fraud Prevention (Tech that uses biometrics, AI, or blockchain to prevent fraud)

• Platinum: First Orion

Zero Trust Solution of the Year (Innovations applying zero-trust architecture principles)

• Platinum: Teleport 

• Diamond: Axiado 

• Emerald:  Intelligent Waves (IW)

Digital Transformation

AI-Powered Business Reengineering (Tools driving efficiency through rethinking workflows)

• Platinum: Foresight 

Best Digital Transformation Initiative (Enterprises that have overhauled legacy systems with new tech)

• Platinum: Toorak Capital Partners 

Legacy System Modernization (Solutions helping organizations transition from outdated to modern architectures)

• Platinum: Transaction Network Services 

FinTech & DeFi

AI in Financial Services (Fraud detection, underwriting, or credit risk platforms using AI)

• Platinum: Unit21

Gaming, AR/VR & Creative Tech

AR/VR Hardware Innovation (Devices creating immersive experiences)

• Platinum: XREAL Project Aura 

HealthTech & BioTech

Precision Medicine Innovation (Personalized treatment platforms driven by AI/genomics)

• Platinum: intoDNA 

• Diamond: Nabsys 2.0, LLC

IoT, Robotics & Automation

Best Consumer IoT Product (Everyday smart devices that interact, automate, or report)

• Platinum: SmartMark Communications

Drone Technology Innovation (Autonomous or semi-autonomous drones for industry or logistics)

• Platinum: KORE Wireless 

Supply Chain Automation (Platforms optimizing the movement of goods using AI or robotics)

• Platinum:  LOCOMEX INC.

LegalTech & RegTech

AI in Legal Services (Document review, contract intelligence, or litigation prediction platforms)

• Platinum: Litera 

• Diamond: Exterro Assist

Compliance Automation (Tools that track, flag, and adapt to changing regulatory landscapes)

• Platinum: Unit21

E-Discovery & Digital Forensics (Software that finds digital evidence quickly and ethically)

• Platinum: Exterro FTK Suite

Responsible AI & Ethics

AI Transparency & Ethics (Honors companies prioritizing ethical AI practices, explainability, and bias mitigation)

• Platinum: Hupside 

Smart Cities & Public Sector Tech

Public Safety Technology (AI-powered surveillance, response systems, or emergency alerts)

• Platinum: KORE Wireless 

Urban Infrastructure Innovation (AI tools managing traffic, lighting, utilities, or waste)

• Platinum: Cambridge Mobile Telematics

Software Excellence

Best AI-Integrated Software Solution (Any software platform with built-in AI functionality)

• Platinum: Houzz 

• Diamond: Research Suite by Stretto/Stretto 

• Emerald:  eschbach 

Enterprise Software Innovation (Software driving transformation in business operations)

• Platinum: Verato 

• Diamond: TDK InvenSense SensorStage 

• Emerald:  MAK Technologies 

Sustainability & Green Tech

Clean Energy Innovation (Technology driving renewable energy efficiency or accessibility)

• Platinum: VIVIFY Technology 

• Diamond: HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. 

• Emerald:  KORE Wireless