VMob wins big at NZ tech awards

Scott Bradley, chief executive and founder of mobile marketing company VMob. Photo / Greg Bowker

Mobile marketing company, Vmob has rounded off a golden week, cinching two awards at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards on Friday.

The company collected awards for Best Innovative Hi-Tech Mobile Product and Best Innovative Hi-Tech Service Product, as well as receiving a commendation in their third finalist section for the Best Innovative Software Product.

Chief executive, Scott Bradley was extremely pleased with the results, which he said validated the success and value of Vmob's products.

"It was such a strong field this year - so we're thrilled to have VMob recognised for the significant traction we're making in market."

The win follows a week in which the company, which is listed on the NZX's alternative exchange, announced partnerships with Fly Buys for their loyalty programme, and with Auckland's Heart of the City Group.

See a full list of the winners here.

The partnerships will see Vmob work closely with both companies to provide personalised information for customers, direct to smartphones.

According to the judges, the calibre of contestants was "extremely high" across the 12 categories at the awards.

Health software company, Orion Health and point-of-sale software company Vend, were also successful on the night collecting two awards each, with Orion Health collecting the award for NZ Hi-Tech Company of the Year.