After two intense days of networking, technological discoveries, and an extensive program of specialized content, the DCD>Connect Cancún 2024 event culminated in a gala ceremony where the award winners were revealed.
This year, the number of participants exceeded all expectations, with 30 percent more applications compared to 2023.
The jury, composed of a panel of experts, conducted an exhaustive review of more than 130 projects submitted by 60 companies from 14 countries. After a rigorous evaluation process, the winners were selected.
Click here to see the names of all the finalists.
Edge Data Center Project of the Year
Megacable with Megacable Edge Data Centers (Growth 2023 and 2024)
Sponsored by Hitachi
Enterprise Data Center Evolution
Grupo Salinas with “Enhancing Data Center automation and team skills with robotics,” presented by Panduit
Sponsored by Mendes Holler
Mission Critical Tech Innovation
Vertiv with "Innovating with Liquid Cooling direct to chip, beyond high density"
Sponsored by DCD
Environmental Impact
Ascenty with "Hortolândia 5 Expansion – A project in favor of sustainability"
Sponsored by Vertiv
Energy Impact
Scala Data Centers with "SGRUTB08: Redefining Standards of Energy Efficiency and Sustainability"
Sponsored by CEEDA
Data Center Design Innovation
ODATA with "ODATA - DC QR02"
Sponsored by Huawei
Data Center Construction Team of the Year
Cirion Technologies with "Cirion hyperscale Data Center - Design Change in record time" presented by Mendes Holler
Sponsored by Electrogaza S.A. DE C.V.
Data Center Operations Team of the Year
Elea Data Centers with “Elea Data Centers - Porto Alegre: Overcoming the floods of 2024”
Sponsored by ABB
Data Center Workforce Initiative of the Year
Everest Digital with “Everest Digital - Journey to the Future”
Sponsored by DCD>Academy
Data Center Woman of the Year
Alejandra Castellanos | Hiref [Mexico]
Sponsored by MEXDC
Industry Leader Award
Marcos Peigo, Scala Data Centers
Sponsored by Magnet Telecommunications
Outstanding Industry Contribution
Martín Antúnez, LATAM Entry
Sponsored by DCD>Intelligence
Data Center Investment Attraction
SEDESU Secretariat of Sustainable Development of Querétaro (SEDESU)
Sponsored by DCD
Go here to read the announcement in Spanish.