ICT 500 applications started

Applications have started for “Turkey’s Top 500 ICT Company Research – ICT 500”, which is the most important reference source of the Turkish ICT industry and carried out by M2S Research Company on behalf of BThaber. The results of the “Top 500 Companies of the ICT Industry in Turkey” research, which will be held for the 23rd time this year, will be announced with the award ceremony to be held on 3 August.

The IT world is eagerly waiting for the ICT 500 research. The largest 500 companies in the research, in which there are IT companies from all over Turkey; will be listed by general and sub-categories in which they operate. This year’s theme of the research, in which the predictions about the present and future of the sector are shared, was determined as “Our motto is sustainability”. Sustainability, which is one of the most mentioned concepts of today, will be discussed in the axis of clean technology’s promises for a more livable world. In addition, within the framework of this concept, which is used extensively in all stages of business life, the importance of information technologies will be emphasized at the point of sustainability of “business”.

During the week when the research will be announced, 5 digital panels will be held as part of the “ICT 500 Special Program”.

Applications will continue until April 22

Applications to ICT 500, which is held by M2S Research Company and of which Telcoset is the “Research Sponsor”, started on 14 March. Applications made through the ICT 500 website will continue until April 22. The results of the research will be announced with a ceremony to be held on August 3 as a phygital (physical and digital) event, sponsored by KoçSistem.

Companies that provide information to ICT 500, which mirrors the development of the IT sector, will also have the opportunity to realize their future goals and plans more efficiently by closely following the development of both their competitors and the market. In addition, all companies applying with an innovation made this year will be included in the ICT 500 Catalogue. The data of the research, which is accepted as the most important and only mirror of the sector, is also used as a reference in public and private sector procurements as well as IT companies.

Bringing entrepreneurs and investors together

Considered as the “Marketplace” of the IT sector, ICT 500 will continue to serve as a guide for domestic and foreign investors and companies that want to form cooperation, as well as being an important reference source for the sector. Entrepreneurs, who will be offered the opportunity to introduce and explain themselves, will take their places in the “Entrepreneur Investor Meeting”. This meeting, which will be held as part of the ICT 500 Special Program, will give the “unicorns of the future” the chance to reveal themselves and find investors.

Companies will be evaluated in 4 main categories

Companies applying to ICT 500, which will be held for the 23rd time this year will be evaluated under 4 main categories as System Integrator and Business Partner, Distributor, Turkey Based Manufacturer, International Based Manufacturer or Manufacturer’s Representative. These categories will also have sub-tables such as hardware, software, service and plus.

35th Anniversary Awards

ICT 500 will honor the professionals who have left behind 35 years in the sector this year. While the work of these most experienced names of the sector will be appreciated with the plaque to be given, the new ones in the sector will have the chance to learn and get to know the experienced names.