Pratexo Inc., the plug and play edge computing platform-as-a-service, announced its award as the Startup of the Year, as selected by a panel of independent judges at Edge Computing World 2021.
Pratexo is the intelligent edge computing and distributed cloud platform that dramatically accelerates the time to design, test, and provision the architectures required for next-generation applications for AI, IoT, and Industry 4.0. Based on open and proven technologies, Pratexo is your ‘agile edge architect’ that recommends, simulates, and then actually stands up a resilient and secure architectural configuration to meet the specific needs of your distributed cloud system.
Edge Startup of the Year was the first major award won by the company, which has since gone on to win a number of other accolades, including the Emerging Edge Computing Company of the Year at the 10th annual CompassIntel Awards, and the 2022 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge.
Watch the video to see the full Final Pitch Competition from 2021:
Edge Startup of the Year 2020 Winner: MUTABLE
The winner of the 2020 Edge Computing World Global Startup of the Year competition was MUTABLE.
In their own words, Mutable is like anAirbnb for servers, Mutable’s Public Edge Cloud upgrades network operators’ underutilized servers into new revenue streams by sharing their low-latency computing with the makers of next-generation AR/VR, IoT, robotics, autonomous vehicle and cloud gaming applications.
Mutable stood out in a strong field of competitors and after the final pitch they were selected for the final 3 alongside imagimob and Stream Analyze. Mutable’s innovative approach to make Edge Computing more accessible, secure, and faster ultimately led to them taking the award at the Edge Computing World 2020 Startup of the Year Competition.
Entries are Now Closed for 2022
Calling all Edge Startups!
Enter the Edge Startup of the Year Competition!
Edge Computing World and Topio Networks are delighted to announce that entries are open for the third annual Edge Startup of the Year Competition!
Edge Computing World, October 10th-12th 2022 will showcase the best startups in Edge Computing through this new competition to highlight the quality and breadth of emerging companies in the vibrant edge computing space. 10 lucky startups have the opportunity to win a package of enhanced promotion by joining the Shortlist for the final Award.
The 10 finalists will each win:
Free Exhibition Showcase at Edge Computing World Global 22
Free CxO participation in the exclusive Product/Market Fit Workshop hosted by Topio Analysts to be held in June.
CxO Interview feature on the Edge Computing World website and Edge Essentials newsletter
Editorial Feature in the Edge Computing World Edge Quarterly Update Webinar
Enhanced Company Profile in the Topio Networks platform, enjoyed by over 1.2 million decision makers in Edge Computing, 5G Telecommunications, Industrial IoT and related industry segments
Entry requirements
Entries close on July 22nd 2022. The Shortlist of 10 startups will be announced by July 30th. The final three will be selected by a high-profile Pitch-Off in front of a judging panel of VCs, and the final winner Edge Computing World 2022 Edge Awards Evening on October 11th.
Startups must have raised no more than $10M.
The startup must not have been previously shortlisted for the Edge Startup of the Year Award.
All sectors of edge computing will be considered, from Edge AI to Cloud Edge enhancement
The winners will be selected by a panel of Topio Networks’ Edge Analysts and other Industry Experts
Edge Computing World Global 2022 will take place on October 10th-12th. We’re hosting a startup competition to identify the 10 best edge startups to highlight at the conference.
Register your startup below and provide us with information about why you think your company deserves to be a 2022 Finalist in Edge Startup of the Year at Edge Computing World 2022.