In 2014, 161 entries were received. "The overall quality of the entries this year surpassed expectation," commented Adam Thompson, Research Manager, Informa Telecoms & Media. "The innovation taking place in the digital ecosystem across the entire continent is heartening and also world class. Many are leaders in their fields and pioneers of new technology and services answering the needs of emerging markets that more traditional markets can and should take note of."
The shortlisted contenders or the various categories in 2014 are:
Best Connectivity Solutions for Africa
Best Device for Africa
Best Marketing Campaign
Best Mobile Money Solution
Best Network Improvement
Best Pan African Initiative
Breakthrough LTE Development
Changing Lives Awards
Excellence in Customer Experience Management
Most Innovative Service
VSAT Innovation for Africa