The Data Centre World Awards 2025 celebrated innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the data centre industry at a prestigious awards ceremony held at Data Centre World, part of Tech Show London at Excel London (12-13 March 2025).
This year’s edition featured three new categories, reflecting the evolving nature of the industry: the AI Excellence Award, the Technology Project of the Year Award, and the Security of Tech Award. These new categories shine a spotlight on the vital role data centres play in powering the latest tech breakthroughs.
Honouring groundbreaking projects, cutting-edge technologies, and industry leaders, the DCW Awards serve as a benchmark for excellence, recognising achievements in energy efficiency, security, AI integration, and operational resilience.
The competition was fierce, with a remarkable selection of shortlisted nominees across multiple categories. After a rigorous judging process, this year’s winners were announced in front of leading industry experts, innovators, and executives.
Data Centre World Awards 2025 – Winners & Finalists
Special Contribution to Improving Energy Efficiency
Shortlist:EkkoSense
Vertiv (Dynamic Grid Support)
Vertiv (CoolLoop Trim Cooler)
👑 WINNER: EkkoSense
EkkoSense, a leader in AI-powered data centre optimisation software, entered this category for its partnership with CBRE. Using EkkoSoft Critical to save energy, the partnership has unlocked annual CO2 emissions reduction of almost 5,000 tonnes CO2=eq. for companies such as colo Telehouse
Judges’ Comments: “I believe the monitoring system enables DC operators to ensure optimum energy efficiency and stay one step ahead of the game.”
Most Successfully Delivered Data Centre
Shortlist:Vantage Data Centers
Technimove
Vertiv (University of Pisa)
👑 WINNER: Vantage Data Centers
Vantage’s BER12 hyperscale facility in Berlin was delivered ahead of schedule and within budget. The project took just 23 months to complete from start to finish, inclusive of land surveying, groundworks, construction, M&E installation and data modules build-out. There were zero lost-time incidents over 900,000 hours – a testament to the EHS regime.
Judges’ Comments: “This is a great project building on successful processes, and taking the model a step further for continued success.”
Green Data Centre of the Year
Shortlist:Atos
nLighten
OVHcloud
👑 WINNER: Atos
Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with 82,000 employees worldwide. They manage 27 data centres worldwide. Over 12 months they managed a 15% decrease in global energy consumption. This has been achieved through the integration of design and operational practices to prioritise emissions reduction and sustainability.
Judges’ Comments: “Good initiatives have been defined, and there is a comprehensive range of initiatives applied to achieve significant improvement to the range of KPIs. A comprehensive approach to Net Zero that incorporates energy efficiency, heat reuse, supply of renewables with a good eye on tackling the biodiversity crisis.”
Best Data Centre Operator
Shortlist:CBRE
Vantage Data Centers
Scala Data Centers
👑 WINNER: CBRE
CBRE is delighted to be shortlisted for ‘Best Data Centre Operator’. Our submission is driven by our commitment to advancing the industry and our exceptional track record of performance. We provide engineering, FM, and IT services to more than 200 data centre providers and 700+ data centres, surpassing industry benchmarks such as 5×9’s operating standards.
Judges Comments: “Detailed plans for training and staff development, experience, and diversity are included in their plan. Their proven results, client satisfaction, and industry-leading practices solidify their position as a data centre operations leader.”
Environmental Product of the Year
Shortlist:Vertiv – CoolLoop Trim Cooler
Leil Storage
Centiel
👑 WINNER: Leil Storage
Leil Storage delivers sustainable, high-density storage solutions with its Infinite Cold Engine (ICE) and HM-SMR HDD technology. By optimising power management, it reduces active drives, cutting emissions by 43% while maintaining fast data access. Designed for data-intensive organisations, Leil Storage lowers energy costs and extends hardware lifespan without infrastructure disruption.
Judges’ Comments: “They have cracked the code on efficiency. By slashing energy use and extending drive lifespans, they’ve shown how smart design can make sustainability practical and profitable for data centres of all sizes.”
Special Contribution to Improving Resilience Through Innovation
Shortlist: Buckingham Magnetics Ltd
VATTANI LTD (Check to Win)
World Humanitarian Support Foundation
👑 WINNER: World Humanitarian Support Foundation
We entered this category to highlight our transformative contribution to resilience through innovation. By developing groundbreaking, sustainable technologies, we revolutionise communities. Our commitment to innovation strengthens local resilience, delivers lasting solutions, and empowers communities. We are shaping a sustainable future, addressing global challenges with effectiveness and lasting impact.
Judges’ Comments: “World Humanitarian Support Foundation thought of resilience in a different way: the human factor. If we don’t have the skilled people of the future then resilience will suffer. This organisation also offer a a focused-based training programme, extra resources for the DC community.”
The Best Talent Developer
Shortlist: BCS Data Centres Ltd
Colt Data Centre Services
Cundall
👑 WINNER: Colt Data Centre Services
DCS have launched an AI-driven digital learning platform, empowering employees to build skills through a tailored 5-level proficiency scale. Offering personalised content, seamless integration with top learning platforms and a strategic focus on skills-based development and hiring, this investment reinforces our commitment to career development, diversity, equity and inclusion and long-term employee growth.
Judges’ Comments: “Really well thought out retention programme. The framework integrates talent acquisition, onboarding, retention, and development with a clear focus on inclusivity, professional growth, and cultural alignment.”
Innovation Product of the Year
Shortlist: ECL
Finchetto
XYZ Reality
👑 WINNER: Finchetto
We’re on a mission to significantly reduce data centre energy use and accelerate cluster performance with the world’s first fully optical passive network switch. Super low power. Ultra-low latency. Lightspeed packet switching. Massive throughput. Finchetto makes light work of AI.
Judges’ Comments: “Very fast and reduces operational heat and therefore DC energy – no images. Challenge 10/10 directly addresses the challenge of waste reduction by significantly lowering energy consumption and reducing cooling requirements in data centres. Action/Initiative: 10/10”
Best Reuse or Recycling of Products, Energy, or Data Centre Infrastructure
Shortlist: MiCiM
OVHcloud
Redcentric plc
👑 WINNER: Redcentric plc
Redcentric’s seven data centres were brought together through acquisitions in 2022, each with varied infrastructure. Our focus has been on revitalising these sites, reusing and optimising legacy systems while making strategic upgrades to improve efficiency and sustainability. This award captures the spirit of our investment and commitment to operational excellence in our data centres.
Judges’ Comments: “I like this entry which enables water reuse and should be replicable.”
Security Tech Award
Shortlist: Pure DC
Scintacor
普瑞特帝航（苏州）护栏科技有限公司 / 王培
👑 WINNER: Pure DC
Judges’ Comments: “This entry offered comprehensive physical data cyber controls in a managed and structured way, controlling all elements of access to the DC and its contents.”
Technology Product of the Year
Shortlist: AdaniConneX
bp Castrol
Technimove
👑 WINNER: AdaniConneX
Judges’ Comments: “This Data Centre Management Training embracing comprehensive control and records.”
AI Excellence Award
Shortlist: AdaniConneX
RiT Tech
Vertiv 360AI
👑 WINNER: RiT Tech
Judges’ Comments: “This was a focused submission of the system to enhance the DCIM requirements of a Data Centre.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
As the industry continues to evolve, the Data Centre World Awards 2026 will be seeking the next wave of pioneering innovations and transformative solutions.
Want to be part of the next generation of data centre excellence? Nominations for the 2026 awards will open later this year – stay tuned for updates!
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