Awards
Billing solutions provider CSG systems wins global excellence award
MUMBAI: Global customer care and billing solutions provider CSG Systems, a subsidiary of CSG Systems headquartered in Englewood, has won the Billing and OSS World’s 2005 Excellence Award for “Best Overall Company”.
This is in recognition of the company’s commitment to its customers, its strength and success in the global marketplace and a record year in contract wins and overall customer satisfaction, states an official statement.
Billing World & OSS, an industry trade magazine providing information on telecommunications billing, OSS, revenue assurance and service assurance, has cited CSG’s key contract wins, global market penetration including significant support in China and India, its proven track record and intense focus on serving the needs of its customers as the main factors for bestowing this honor upon CSG, the release adds.
“Since the company’s inception, CSG has maintained a steadfast commitment to serving our customer’s needs. In this evolving market where new networks, services and consumer demands change the business landscape each day, it’s become more important than ever to deliver solutions that keep our customers ahead of the curve,” said Ed Nafus, president and chief executive officer of CSG Systems.
CSG and its wholly-owned subsidiaries serve more telecommunications service providers in more than 40 countries. CSG provides services in next-generation billing and customer care solutions for the cable television, direct broadcast satellite, advanced IP services, next generation mobile, and fixed wireline markets.
Awards
Ajay Kakar to chair jury for ad:tech Honours Awards 2026
Industry leaders join jury as nominations surge for marketing tech awards
NEW DELHI: The ad:tech Honours Awards 2026 are gearing up for a bigger second edition, with Ajay Kakar, head of corporate branding at Adani Group, set to chair the jury for India’s technology-focused marketing awards.
Organised in partnership with the International Advertising Association India Chapter, the awards celebrate the growing influence of technology in shaping modern advertising and marketing outcomes. This year’s edition has drawn a strong response from across the industry, signalling rising momentum around innovation in marketing technology.
The organisers say the nominations reflect a wide range of ideas and approaches, highlighting how brands and agencies are increasingly leaning on platforms, tools and data to sharpen their campaigns and connect with audiences more effectively.
Leading the evaluation process, Kakar will head a jury made up of senior leaders from across brands, agencies and technology platforms.
The jury panel includes Amaresh Godbole, CEO, digital technology business at Publicis Groupe; Bishwajeet S, head of marketing and PR at Volkswagen India; Carol Goyal, executive director at Rediffusion and CEO of Aesthetic Intelligence Lab; Kushal Sanghvi, director at Komerz; Lara Balsara, executive director at Madison World; Rana Barua, group CEO India, sea and North Asia; Deepak Oram, senior vice president growth marketing and martech; and Priyanka Khaneja Gandhi, head of marketing and creative solutions at Amazon Ads India.
The ad:tech Honours Awards aim to recognise not just creative campaigns but the smart use of technology that delivers measurable impact and business results. Categories this year reflect the rapidly evolving digital landscape, covering areas such as artificial intelligence, data-driven marketing, content ecosystems, automation, martech and adtech integration, and commerce-led marketing.
The winners will be announced on 17 March 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi during ad:tech New Delhi 2026. The event is expected to bring together leaders from brands, agencies, platforms, creators and technology partners for an evening celebrating the ideas and innovations shaping the future of marketing.iconductor industries.
