A whirlwind 2024 for Smartbox.ai
Awards, certification, stellar growth and collaboration sum up what has been a memorable year
The past 12 months has passed in a flash, but it has been a time of amazing milestones and achievements for Smartbox.ai.
We have a lot of people to thank for our success, including everyone in our hardworking team, our valued investors for their continued support, our valued customers, and our board members. Together we have achieved great things, and we are only just getting started.
UK Customer growth
In the UK we have seen a significant increase in customers ranging from NHS Trusts, to Local Authorities, Law firms and enterprise – all of which are burdened with growing numbers of data subject access requests (DSARs) each year – and desperately need our technology to help them save time and money.
Entered US market
Our nets have been cast even wider than the UK and we are landing big fish. Smartbox.ai entered the mainstream US market with a bang in 2024, securing major clients such as Motorola and William Blair. The future in that space is very exciting indeed and there are other geographies that will be expanding to in the coming years.
Strategic Partnerships with AWS, Softcat and Phoenix Software
Partnerships have also played a significant part in Smartbox.ai’s success this year; we are now officially recognised as an AWS Partner; and we have formed several key strategic partnerships, including with industry giants such as Softcat and Phoenix Software, and have taken part in tailored webinars with our long-standing partner Xerox and numerous special guests from selected verticals.
Our CRO Darren Spence, has represented Smartbox.ai as both a panel moderator and a panel member as our reputation continues to grow and people want to hear more about our amazing story.
Showcased Smartbox.ai at Leading Industry Events
We have raised our profile even further in 2024 by showcasing our technology and expertise at four key face-to-face events in the tech industry’s calendar. Firstly GRC PrivSec London, and #RISK London 2024 – both of which are top events in the data privacy and security field, and are attended by thousands of delegates.
Smartbox.ai also attended the Healthcare Innovation Consortium (HIC) NHS Confed Expo that is dedicated to solutions that improve patient care and drive efficiencies across the healthcare system. Not only did we wow people with our technology, but we also made them smile with the gift of our sought-after branded chocolate bars!
Our CRO Darren also managed a few panels this year, one of which was a US healthcare panel.
The final event was the GRC/DPO Dinner which brings together senior GRC, data protection and privacy leaders.
ISO 27001 Certification
At Smartbox.ai, the security of our customers’ data is our top priority. Clients trust us because they know their data is safeguarded. Achieving the ISO 27001 Information Security Standard certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) was a significant milestone for us, cementing our reputation as a trusted security partner for our customers.
British Data Awards
Smartbox.ai’s trophy cabinet was given a tremendous boost in 2024 at the British Data Awards where we won Technology Company of the Year, and were a finalist in the AI Company of the Year category.
CRN UK Channel Awards
We also scooped the Rising Star Vendor of the Year trophy at the CRN UK Channel Awards last month, and were a finalist in the Specialist Vendor of the Year category.
So much to celebrate, and the foundation for an equally successful and exciting 2025 has been well and truly laid.
Thank you all once again for your continued support and investment in Smartbox.ai, and for helping us complete a truly memorable and exceptionally successful year.
Bring on 2025!