The judging is complete, the scores have been tallied, and the official finalists for the UC Awards 2026 have now be revealed.
After reviewing data-backed outcomes and real-world results, our independent judging panel of enterprise leaders and industry analysts has made its final decisions.
The competition this year was fiercer than ever, with vendors across the globe submitting incredible case studies showcasing genuine workplace transformation.
Explore The Full List of Finalists
A Look at the Categories
While we are keeping the specific brand names under wraps right here, the finalists span across our most competitive categories to date.
Core UC
This layer represents the bedrock of every productive organization. The finalists here are leading the charge in unified communications platforms, Microsoft Teams solutions, AI-powered collaboration experiences, and cutting-edge meeting room hardware. These are the technologies that remain central to how teams connect and communicate.
Transformation
Productivity is being completely reinvented. The finalists in this layer have proven their solutions are quietly becoming indispensable to high-performing organizations. Categories include AI-powered productivity solutions, workflow automation innovations, and modern service management platforms that remove operational friction.
Trust
In a world of distributed teams and rising regulatory pressure, security is no longer just a back-office responsibility. The finalists in the Trust layer are setting the standard for secure communications and compliance governance, proving that security is a strategic enterprise capability.
