Recognizing innovation and digital transformation across the telecoms and utility industries
Cambridge, 22 May 2025 — IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, today announced the winners of its 2025 EMEA Customer and Partner Innovation Awards. Now in their sixth year, the awards celebrate organizations using IQGeo technology to drive transformation, efficiency and competitive advantage across fiber and utility networks.
The 2025 award recipients highlight a diverse spectrum of innovation, from intelligent design automation to localized solution development and long-term process optimization.
This year’s award winners are:
Boldyn Networks
Delivering connectivity in a complex urban environment
Boldyn Networks is recognized for its ambitious execution of a £1bn fiber deployment across the London Underground and neighbouring boroughs. With IQGeo’s single, integrated system for managing the entire network lifecycle, Boldyn is expanding connectivity in one of the most complex infrastructure environments in Europe.
CGI
Localizing solutions to accelerate market access
CGI has established a dedicated IQGeo Center of Excellence, training teams to develop localized capabilities. Its work on contractor field inspections tailored to Dutch regulatory standards has been critical to enabling market entry and sales. Using IQGeo software, the company has developed its own Luna solution, exemplifying the value of partners who invest in targeted technologies.
Deutsche GigaNetz
Focus on resilient network operations
Deutsche GigaNetz is recognized for its long-term focus on creating resilient network operations. The company proactively redesigned processes and systems to efficiently maintain and futureproof its network. Working with IQGeo, Deutsche GigaNetz’ strategy creates greater scalability to support its ambitious business growth plans.
Virgin Media O2
Rethinking technology and processes
Virgin Media O2 is recognized for its strategic system redevelopment and adoption of AI-driven workflows. This transformation extends beyond software, embracing process and cultural change across the organization. The company is making bold decisions about its technology strategy to ensure future business success.
WKF Engineering
Strengthening fiber design delivery
WKF Engineering is recognized as the first EMEA partner to complete both Network Manager Telecom and Comsof Fiber certifications, underlining its commitment to technical leadership. As a certified Design Partner and Automated Planning & Design Partner, WKF Engineering provides fiber design services that deliver clear benefits to broadband network operators seeking scalable, accurate planning.
“These five organizations really show the kind of innovation that brings value to our customer and partner community,” said Raf Meersman, SVP EMEA at IQGeo. “They are taking IQGeo’s best practices and thinking creatively about how to apply them to their own challenges. Each of these winners is leading the way in network management and I hope their stories can motivate others in the industry to aim high.”
To learn more about the work IQGeo is doing with customers and partners, visit our customer stories and partner overview pages.
Contact
Annabel Niemann, Communications Director
press@iqgeo.com
About IQGeo
Telecommunication, fiber, and utility operators are “Building Better Networks” with IQGeo’s award-winning geospatial network management software. The ability to powerfully model any network requirement, integrate every system and data source, and support field and office teams with continual innovation is helping operators create the networks of the future. Our solutions ensure greater cross-team collaboration and process efficiency throughout the network lifecycle, from planning and design to construction, operations, and sales.
Whether it’s highly competitive fiber and 5G broadband rollouts or complex utility grid modernization projects, customers trust IQGeo’s Integrated Network and Adaptive Grid solutions. We partner with large multinationals and smaller regional operators to deliver the digital innovation they need to accelerate time-to-revenue, increase network resilience, improve operational safety, and deliver ROI.
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