Aragon Research’s Transform 2023 Event: Celebrating Innovation, Women in Technology, and Hot Vendors

By Paula Quiroz

Aragon Research’s Transform 2023 Event: Celebrating Innovation, Women in Technology, and Hot Vendors

On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, industry leaders, technology enthusiasts, and experts converged at Domenico Winery in San Carlos, California for the 13th annual Transform event hosted by Aragon Research.

This highly anticipated hybrid event brought together thought leaders, analysts, and award-winning organizations to share insights, recognize outstanding achievements, and celebrate innovation in the ever-evolving technology landscape.

Transform 2023 – The Hybrid Experience

Aragon Research seamlessly blended virtual and in-person experiences for Transform 2023. The event featured an expert analyst presentation on the top 10 technologies for 2024 and 2029, esteemed panel members discussing the challenges enterprises are facing in the age of AI, and award ceremonies that highlighted the transformative power of technology.

The in-person portion was attended by representatives from various organizations, some of who proudly accepted awards during the ceremony.

Celebrating Women in Technology

A highlight of the Transform 2023 event was the Women in Technology Awards, which recognized outstanding women in technology leadership roles. The winners, selected by the Women in Technology committee, demonstrated exceptional success in their current and previous roles, displayed strong leadership skills, and showcased a commitment to driving positive change within their organizations. The 2023 Women in Technology Award winners and their respective categories are:

• Analyst Relations: Amal Nichols, Box
• Legal: Laura Jones, Avaya
• Chief People Officer: Tricia Yankovich, Five9
• Marketing: Joy Corso, Vonage
• Sales: Kerry Farrell, Eversight
• Operations: Denise Iverson, Bigtincan
• Public Relations: Sara Griggs, Brightcove
• Product: Lucie Buisson, Contentsquare
• Higher Education: Dr. Sez Russcher, Clemson University
• Partnerships: Sangeeta Walsh, Dialpad
• CIO: Orla Daly, Skillsoft

Innovation Excellence Recognized

The Innovation Awards celebrated technology providers with outstanding offerings that set them apart in their respective markets. Aragon Research’s analyst team carefully selected winners based on the core innovation of their products or services. The 2023 Innovation Award winners and their categories include:

• Artificial Intelligence: Google
• Content Management: Box
• Content Experience Platforms: Contentstack
• Conversational AI: Amelia
• Digital Business: Snaplogic
• Digital Transaction Management: RPost
• Enterprise Coaching: Dialpad
• Intelligent Contact Center: Five9
• Learning: Degreed
• Sales Enablement: Seismic
• Digital Experience Analytics: Contentsquare
• Intelligent UC&C: Cisco
• tPaaS: Workato

Hot Vendors Lighting Up the Tech Landscape

Aragon Research annually identifies Hot Vendors across diverse markets for their visionary and innovative contributions. These vendors showcase new technologies, strategies, or business approaches that make them stand out. The 2023 Hot Vendor Award winners and their categories are:

• CoMarketing Clouds: Jasper | SOCi | Zingly
• Digital Transaction Management: EasySend | RPost
• IOT: Borda | ClearBlade | SensorUp
• Conversational AI: PolyAI | Paradox | Tethr
• Communications Automation Platform: IntelePeer | Rainbow | Sinch | Vonage
• Strategic Response Management: Responsive | Vendict
• Generative AI: Anthropic | DataStax | Typeface | Writer

A Celebration of Tech Excellence

Aragon Research’s Transform 2023 event showcased the dynamic landscape of technology, honoring women leaders, recognizing innovation, and acknowledging Hot Vendors making waves in their respective fields. As we look to the future, the event serves as a testament to the continuous evolution and transformative power of technology, bringing together industry leaders and visionaries to shape the future of innovation.