Cloud Excellence Triumph: Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield Shortlisted for Two Prestigious Awards, Propelling Innovation, Efficiency and Security to New Heights

Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield are thrilled to announce their joint shortlisting in two prestigious award categories – the UK Business Tech Awards and the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards. This recognition highlights the exceptional collaboration and outstanding achievements of Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield in their successful Cloud transformation delivery.

The UK Business Tech Awards has shortlisted Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield in the acclaimed “Best Application of Tech – Public Sector” and “Transformation Through Technology” categories. This nomination showcases the remarkable collaboration and success of the partnership in revitalising one of the university’s core systems, leading to improved efficiency, enhanced technical resilience, and a solid foundation for future success.

Additionally, Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield have also been shortlisted in two categories for the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards, including “Best Cloud Project” and “NEW Best Cloud-Native Product”. These prestigious nominations underscore their exceptional expertise and innovation in harnessing the power of cloud technology. The shortlisting in these categories further highlights their commitment to driving excellence and delivering exceptional outcomes.

Bella Abrams, Director of IT Services, University of Sheffield, said:

“The collaborative work with Perform Partners to transition our core systems to a robust and secure cloud-based infrastructure has been a significant leap forward for the University, effectively future-proofing our technology infrastructure and ensuring that we can scale and adapt to emerging trends and challenges in the years to come.

By embracing cloud-based services, we are empowering our entire University community with enhanced collaboration tools, greater accessibility to resources, and a more agile and responsive learning environment in a way that also aligns with our sustainability goals. By reducing our reliance on physical hardware, we are significantly decreasing our carbon footprint, contributing to a greener and more environmentally conscious campus.”

“We are honoured to be shortlisted for the UK Business Tech Award alongside our friends at The University of Sheffield,” said Shaun Walsh, Co-founder and Director at Perform Partners. “This recognition is a testament to our great collaboration and to the successful outcomes achieved throughout the delivery. We are proud to have played a key role in helping the university with its digital transformation.”

In this era of rapid technological change, the impact of cloud innovation in higher education cannot be overstated. It empowers students, connects educators, and enables institutions to thrive globally. By embracing this technical revolution, universities unlock boundless opportunities, propelling them to new heights and firmly establishing their global presence.

Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield’s shortlisting in the UK Business Tech Awards and the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards is a testament to their commitment to harnessing the power of cloud technology to drive positive change. Together, they have embraced innovation and collaboration, revolutionising core systems and paving the way for enhanced learning environments and sustainable practices.

This unified achievement exemplifies the possibilities when technology and education intersect, leading the way for other institutions to follow suit.

The UK Business Tech Awards winners and the Computing Cloud Excellence Awards will be announced at separate ceremonies later this year, which Perform Partners and The University of Sheffield eagerly anticipate.