Cognite Honors Industry Leaders at IMPACT 2024 with Prestigious Awards for AI and Digital Innovation

Cognite celebrates pioneers in digital transformation, recognizing those driving cutting-edge innovation in industrial operations.

AUSTIN, Texas / OSLO, Norway - October 15, 2024—Cognite, the Data and AI authority for industry, recognizes exceptional AI and digital innovation leaders at IMPACT 2024. The world’s largest industrial user conference took place in Houston, Texas, on October 14-15, to celebrate digital innovation and the power of AI in transforming industries. The awards spotlight Cognite customers and partners who are revolutionizing industrial operations through the use of Cognite Data Fusion®, the industry-leading Industrial DataOps platform, and Cognite Atlas AI™, an innovative industrial agent workbench. These technologies enable organizations in sectors like Energy and Process Manufacturing to break data silos, optimize operations, and accelerate digital transformation. The awards celebrate achievements in AI-driven innovation, operational excellence, and the use of Cognite’s advanced AI, data contextualization, and digital twin solutions to transform industrial ecosystems.

The winners embody Cognite’s core values of impact, ownership, and relentlessness, pushing the boundaries of digital transformation across industries. Their achievements not only reflect Cognite’s commitment to delivering AI and data solutions but also inspire us to continually strive for excellence in empowering our customers with the tools and insights to drive success. These leaders are helping shape a smarter, more sustainable industrial future.

The list of recipients: 

• Community Member of the Year
  Øystein Aspøy, Aker BP – For actively contributing to the Cognite Hub and fostering collaboration.

• Customer Delivery Partner of the Year:
  Radix – For excellence in delivering Cognite solutions and customer success.

• Most Innovative User of the Year:
  Ibrahim Alsyed, Celanese – For groundbreaking use of Cognite technology to drive innovation.

• Digital Maverick of the Year:
  Martin Miller & Josh Dotson, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions  – For pushing the boundaries of digital transformation.

• Field Champion of the Year:
  Adam Ballard, Hess Corporation – For leadership in implementing field operations using AI-driven solutions.

“Our success in co-innovation and delivery is a direct result of the strong partnerships we build with our customers," said Laxmi Akkaraju, Chief Customer Officer. “The recognition of these industry leaders at IMPACT 2024 is a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and relentless focus on solving real-world industrial challenges. Together, we’re driving digital transformation and delivering real value across industries.”

Find out how our customers and partners are powering innovation at: https://resources.cognite.com/customer-stories