blueAPACHE Selected as a Finalist Across 3 Categories in the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards

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This blueAPACHE post reports: There were more than 470 nominations submitted across 179 organisations with 320 finalists making the shortlist. OCTOBER 21, 2025: The finalists have been revealed for ARN Innovation Awards 2025, amplifying excellence across the Australian channel, including start-ups, partners, distributors, vendors, and personal achievement. It concerns emPOWER Managed Services. It names ARN in connection with the announcement. Published in 2025. Figures, product names and event details reflect that time; for current information see the linked service pages.

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There were more than 470 nominations submitted across 179 organisations with 320 finalists making the shortlist. OCTOBER 21, 2025: The finalists have been revealed for ARN Innovation Awards 2025, amplifying excellence across the Australian channel, including start-ups, partners, distributors, vendors, and personal achievement. Set for Thursday, 27 November, the Innovation Awards black-tie event will bring the industry together under the ARN roof at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney. There were more than 470 nominations submitted across 179 organisations with 320 finalists making the shortlist. The shortlisting committee featured Foundry editorial director, Cathy O’Sullivan, ARN editor, Julia Talevski, ARN ambassador Suzie Searle and Channel Dynamics director Moheb Moses. The Innovation Awards illuminate the entire local ecosystem. It not only acknowledges and celebrates expertise but also amplifies transformative examples of best practices across the channel. This program recognises the standout work of managed service providers, system integrators and value-added resellers across metro and regional locations, complemented by start-ups, specialists, and homegrown independent software vendors. Innovation at vendor and distributor levels is also magnified, recognising leading champions of the channel, creative thinkers, consistent performers, and market leaders. To achieve this, the Innovation Awards will honour the channel across seven categories, spanning Partner, Tech Partner, Innovation for Good, Start-up, Personal Innovation, Vendor, and Distributor categories as well as the Hall of Fame.

“The calibre of this year’s Innovation Awards finalists is a true reflection of the creativity, resilience and forward-thinking spirit driving the tech industry forward. Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists,” Talevski said. “Looking forward to seeing you at the Innovation Awards, an incredible night to celebrate the standout achievements across the channel. It’s always a highlight to connect with the industry and recognise the talent driving innovation.” ARN holds a wider responsibility for ensuring as many credible technology providers are endorsed through this unique awards program, aligned to the collective goal of providing a platform upon which the ecosystem can shine across Australia. Congratulations to blueAPACHE Finalists:

• Partner Mid-Market: blueAPACHE
• Marketing Excellence (Partner): Renata Di Stefano, Head of Marketing, blueAPACHE
• Management Excellence (Partner): Michael Zuppa, CEO, blueAPACHE

Additional information: Full Article: https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/4075075/finalists-revealed-for-arn-innovation-awards-2025.html ARN Innovation Awards Website: ARN Innovation Awards 2025 | Foundry Events

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Frequently asked questions

In which three categories was blueAPACHE or its staff finalists in the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards, according to the post?

blueAPACHE was a finalist for Partner Mid-Market, Renata Di Stefano (Head of Marketing) for Marketing Excellence (Partner), and Michael Zuppa (CEO) for Management Excellence (Partner).

How many nominations and finalists did the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards receive, according to the post?

The post says more than 470 nominations were submitted across 179 organisations, with 320 finalists making the shortlist.

Who made up the shortlisting committee for the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards, according to the post?

The committee featured Foundry editorial director Cathy O'Sullivan, ARN editor Julia Talevski, ARN ambassador Suzie Searle and Channel Dynamics director Moheb Moses.

When and where were the 2025 ARN Innovation Awards held, according to the post?

The black-tie event was set for Thursday 27 November 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Sydney.

Is the information in this post still current?

No. It reports on a finalist announcement from October 2025 and reflects blueAPACHE's and its staff's awards status at that time; for the current position see the linked emPOWER Managed Services service page rather than treating this post as up to date.

Source

https://www.blueapache.com/blog/blueapache-selected-as-a-finalist-across-3-categories-in-the-2025-arn-innovation-awards/

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