Global cybersecurity leader, Trend Micro has announced the winners of its 2024 Customer Awards, acknowledging organisations that have embraced cybersecurity innovation to protect their digital environments and enable business resilience.

This year’s winners represent a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, telecommunications, education, energy, and financial services.

  • Visionary Award winner: NEC Software Solutions
  • Customer Innovator Award winners: Northeast Georgia Health System, Accor, Foodstuffs South Island
  • Excellence Award winners: Xsolis, Copenhagen Airport, Kotak Mahindra Bank 
  • Cybersecurity Leader Award winner: Kobe Steel
  • Ambassador Award winners: Savannah College of Art and Design, Dole, Nanyang Technological University 

Foodstuffs South Island CISO head of cyber and technology risk, Richard Harrison said, “We are committed to excellence in cybersecurity and proactively addressing the evolving threat landscape. Being recognised with the awards is an honour. This achievement is a testament to the creativity, dedication, and hard work of our entire team, in close collaboration with the team at Trend.

“Our strong partnership has empowered us to push boundaries and tackle new challenges, resulting in meaningful improvements for Foodstuffs South Island. We’re thrilled that the broader community can benefit as well. We look forward to future opportunities for continued innovation.”

Dole director of global information security, Florian Zeeb commented, “Information security is a high priority for Dole, and a robust IT infrastructure is essential for protecting our digital assets and preserving our reputation and competitive advantage. We take pride in our innovative use of technology and our partnership with Trend Micro, which enable us to strengthen the security of our people and assets daily. This collaboration empowers our business to thrive securely in the digital age.”

Accor vice president of IT security, Fatima Djoubar said, “Cyber resilience isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a culture.”

Trend Micro Australia and New Zealand commercial managing director, Srujan Talakokkula commented, “Our 2024 award winners demonstrate a forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity that goes beyond protection—it’s about empowering growth, enabling innovation, and shaping the future of their industries. We are dedicated to supporting these organisations by promoting partnerships and sharing knowledge, ensuring that together, we can build a resilient and secure digital world.”