Data News Award recognizes innovation at Proximus NXT
Published on 28/05/2025 in Industry recognition
Proximus NXT was named ‘Business Communications Innovator of the Year’ at the Data News Awards for Excellence 2025. The award recognizes companies that excel in innovating connectivity and communication services.
The award underlines Proximus NXT's role as an innovative player in the Belgian ICT sector. "It's a mission that Proximus NXT is very committed to," says Tania Defraine, VP of B2B Telco Solutions & IT Platforms, who accepted the award. "What makes it even better: this is the second year in a row that Proximus NXT has won the award."
The award is a confirmation of the ongoing investment in technological innovation, user-friendly solutions and reliable partnerships. “It reflects the passion, innovation and tireless dedication of our teams,” says Tania. “They continue to push the boundaries of what's possible and bring about meaningful transformations, not only in business, but also in society.”
New milestone for Proximus NXT
Data News is the largest independent IT industry magazine in Belgium. The annual ʽData News Awards for Excellence’ are based on industry nominations, public votes and an independent panel of judges. The award is another milestone in Proximus NXT's journey to support companies in their digital growth by providing reliable, high-performance and innovative communication solutions.

Data News is a Belgian bi-monthly IT industry magazine, aimed at IT professionals, end-users as well as IT producers and service providers. Data News also organizes events such as 'CIO of the Year', the 'ICT/Digital Project of the Year Contest' and 'She Goes ICT' (for electing ICT Woman of the Year and Young ICT Lady of the Year). Data News also organizes the 'Data News Awards of Excellence' gala and the 'Match IT' job fair.