Alkimii as Technology Ireland Company of the Year 2024

Speaking on Alkimii’s success, the judges who selected them for the Digital Technology Company of the Year Award said: “The leadership of this company demonstrate a deep understanding of their business domain and competitive landscape. Their customers operate in a tight margin business and this flagship technology product helps their customers achieve operational excellence and efficiencies through digitisation and automation of core business processes allowing their customers to focus what they do best.”

Director of Technology Ireland, Una Fitzpatrick said: “Alkimii stands out by combining advanced technology with deep industry expertise, driven by a team of former hoteliers who genuinely understand the hospitality sector's challenges. This hands-on knowledge enables them to offer not just software but a partnership, providing clients with practical insights and support. On behalf of Technology Ireland, we are delighted to present them with this well-deserved Award.”

"This year’s awards ceremony highlighted inspiring examples of ingenuity, perseverance, and vision in the industry. All our winners exemplify the remarkable accomplishments of businesses and individuals who push technological boundaries, reshape how we connect. Our winners have distinguished themselves as leaders in their fields, showcasing outstanding commitment and dedication."

Additional winners at the black-tie event include: mbryonics, Liberty IT, Brightbeam, EdgeTier, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MASTERCARD IRELAND, NEG8 Carbon, Good Food Talks by Nutritics, valid8Me.

EY Ireland sponsors the prestigious Digital Technology Company of the Year Award. Marie Treacy, Assurance Partner with Platinum Awards sponsor EY Ireland, commented: “On behalf of EY Ireland, I would like to congratulate the Digital Technology Company of the Year, Alkimii, along with all of the winners. This year, once again I’m in awe of the exceptional talent that is showcased at the Technology Ireland Awards. This year’s winners are an impressive group of outstanding companies pursuing excellence in everything they do while driving progress and innovation in the technology industry. Together with all of this year’s finalists, they truly highlight just how vibrant and dynamic Ireland's tech sector is – something we should be really proud of and energised by. At EY Ireland, we strongly believe in harnessing the game changing power of technology so that we can shape the future with confidence, and we are incredibly proud to see the Irish technology sector is leading the charge.”

Dr. Patricia Scanlon was named Person of the Year at the Awards Ceremony. As the current Chair of the Irish Government expert AI council & Ireland's first AI Ambassador, as well as previously the Founder & Executive Chair of SoapBox Labs, Dr Scanlon is recognised as a leading voice on AI in Ireland.

Una Fitzpatrick said “Dr. Scanlon encapsulates perfectly tech leadership through both her entrepreneurship journey and the advocacy work she has been committed to for many years. With a deep understanding of ethical AI, Patricia promotes that 'Ethical AI doesn’t have to be in opposition to innovation and progress, it doesn’t have to be in conflict with good commerce and business, it can work in tandem'. Her work to bring together so many stakeholders on these topics have been hugely valuable and Technology Ireland is delighted to honour Dr. Patricia Scanlon.”

Full list of winners:

• Technology Ireland Company of the Year: Alkimii
• Emerging Company of the Year: valid8me
• Tech4Good – Product/Service Award: Good Food Talks by Nutritics
• Tech4Good – Sustainability Award: NEG8 Carbon
• Women in Tech Company Initiative of the Year: MASTERCARD IRELAND
• Tech 4 Good – Community Award: Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Technology Innovation of the Year: EdgeTier
• Digital Technology Services Project of the Year: Brightbeam
• Excellence in Talent Development: Liberty IT
• Outstanding Achievement in International Growth: Mbryonics