{"id":89260,"date":"2025-08-11T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T00:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/blog\/auto-draft"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T06:28:20","slug":"exigo-tech-wsabe-awards-2025-finalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/blog\/exigo-tech-wsabe-awards-2025-finalist","title":{"rendered":"Exigo Tech Named Finalist in Two Categories at the WSABE Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to share that Exigo Tech has been named a finalist in two key categories at the 2025 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (<a href=\"https:\/\/wsabe.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WSABE<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commonwealth Bank Excellence in Innovation<\/li>\n<li>City of Parramatta Excellence in Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WSABE is one of Western Sydney\u2019s most prestigious award programs, recognising businesses that are driving progress, creating impact, and shaping a better future for the region. These nominations highlight our commitment to both advanced technology and an inclusive workplace culture, two pillars that define who we are.<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What nominations did Exigo Tech receive at WSABE 2025?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Exigo Tech is a finalist in Commonwealth Bank Excellence in Innovation and City of Parramatta Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the WSABE Awards?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"WSABE is the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence. It recognises businesses that drive impact and growth in Western Sydney.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which project contributed to the innovation nomination?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Our work building AI copilots and a voice-to-text translation system for Palmera using Azure AI Speech helped earn the innovation nomination.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are AI copilots?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"AI copilots are tailored digital assistants. 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This improved coordination and service delivery for Palmera.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"When is the WSABE Awards night?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The WSABE Awards night is on Friday, 26 September 2025.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does Exigo Tech promote diversity and inclusion?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"We hire inclusively, support flexible work, provide mental health resources, enable career growth, and ensure people with disabilities get support.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Where can I learn more or contact Exigo Tech?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Visit our AI services page at https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/services\/artificial-intelligence\/azure-openai or go to https:\/\/exigotech.co to contact us.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Driving Real Impact Through Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Being shortlisted for Commonwealth Bank Excellence in Innovation reflects our mission to create practical, human-focused technology solutions that solve real business problems.<\/p>\n<p>At Exigo Tech, innovation isn\u2019t just about new technology; it\u2019s about solving real problems.<\/p>\n<p>One of our biggest innovations is the use of AI copilots. These are smart digital assistants that help businesses work faster and smarter. They can automate boring tasks, give useful insights from data, and make it easier for teams to make decisions.<\/p>\n<p>What makes them special? They are built to fit each business\u2019s exact needs. No one-size-fits-all. Just tools that work the way our clients want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"latest-blog\"><div class=\"latestblognpost\"><em><b>Read More: <\/b><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/blog\/exigo-tech-microsoft-nonprofit-finalist\">Exigo Tech Named Finalist in the 2024 Microsoft Nonprofit Partner of the Year Awards<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Our Work with Palmera<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A key project includes our ongoing partnership with <strong><a href=\"\/in\/case-study\/palmera\">Palmera<\/a><\/strong>, a not-for-profit working in Sri Lanka (headquartered in Australia). Using Azure AI Speech, we created a voice-to-text translation system that bridges language gaps between Sri Lankan field workers and the Australian team, reducing communication delays from 8\u201310 days to near real-time. This solution has helped Palmera strengthen its impact, increase operational speed, and better serve vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n<p>This nomination recognises our unique approach to AI\u2014one that combines innovation, empathy, and long-term value.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/in\/services\/artificial-intelligence\/azure-openai\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-89265\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cta-wsabe-2025-award-082025.webp\" alt=\"CTA - Boost Productivity with AI\" width=\"740\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cta-wsabe-2025-award-082025.webp 740w, https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cta-wsabe-2025-award-082025-480x137.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 740px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Building a Culture Where Everyone Belongs: Inclusion Is Part of Everything We Do<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are equally proud to be named a finalist for City of Parramatta Excellence in Diversity &amp; Inclusion, a reflection of our people-first culture and values. We have always believed that a great workplace is one where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued.<\/p>\n<p>At Exigo Tech, we believe that diversity drives innovation. That\u2019s why we have built an environment where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Women are in leadership roles.<\/li>\n<li>Team members with disabilities get the support they need.<\/li>\n<li>We welcome people from all backgrounds, including new graduates and career changers.<\/li>\n<li>We offer flexible work so people can balance work and life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also provide mental health support, listen to feedback, and make sure everyone has opportunities to grow.<\/p>\n<p>Inclusion isn\u2019t just something we talk about; it\u2019s something we build into everything we do. From inclusive hiring practices to flexible work arrangements and mental health support, our approach ensures every employee feels seen, supported, and valued.<\/p>\n<p>This nomination recognises that commitment and the belief that diverse teams create stronger businesses and better outcomes.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>A Proud Moment for Exigo Tech: Why These Nominations Matter <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The WSABE Awards are one of the biggest business awards in Western Sydney. Being named a finalist in both the Commonwealth Bank Excellence in Innovation and City of Parramatta Excellence in Diversity &amp; Inclusion shows that our work is making a real impact. Additionally, these nominations reflect our ongoing commitment to doing business differently\u2014with purpose, innovation, and heart.<\/p>\n<p>We are proud to be recognised. But even more proud of the values and people that got us here.<\/p>\n<p>That includes our team, clients, and partners who make this journey possible. Your trust and collaboration continue to boost our mission to deliver smarter solutions and build a more inclusive, connected future.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Looking Ahead to WSABE 2025 Event: What\u2019s Next?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We look forward to celebrating alongside the incredible finalists at this year\u2019s WSABE Awards Night on Friday, 26 September 2025. It\u2019s an honour to be recognised among such an inspiring group of Western Sydney leaders and changemakers. And we are not stopping here.<\/p>\n<p>We will keep building smarter solutions, supporting our amazing team, and creating a workplace (and world) where everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, a big thank you to <a href=\"\/in\/about-us#application-section-2\"><strong>our team<\/strong><\/a>, <strong><a href=\"\/in\/about-us\/testimonials\">our clients<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"\/in\/about-us\/partners\">our partners<\/a><\/strong>, and our community. This recognition is yours too.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the awards ceremony, and wish us luck!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to share that Exigo Tech has been named a finalist in two key categories at the 2025&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":89261,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[448],"class_list":["post-89260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcement","tag-wsabe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89260"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89276,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89260\/revisions\/89276"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}