Best of Swiss Software 2026: Twelve Projects Honored
The winning projects of the Best of Swiss Software 2026 were announced at the Award Night held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich. Twelve projects in four categories received gold, silver, or bronze awards. The submissions had previously been evaluated by the Institute for Business Informatics at the University of Bern and a panel of experts.
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the best Swiss custom software and system integration projects were honored at the Zurich Kongresshaus. Following an assessment by the Institute for Information Systems at the University of Bern and presentations to the expert jury, twelve projects in four categories were awarded gold, silver, and bronze prizes. According to the organizers, the award-winning solutions demonstrate the innovative strength and diversity of the Swiss software industry.
The joint awards ceremony for Best of Swiss Software and Best of Swiss Apps brought together developers, clients, decision-makers, and other representatives of the Swiss ICT industry. The focus was on the award-winning projects and the teams behind them.
Two-stage process at Best of Swiss Software
The award was preceded by a two-stage judging process. In the first stage, the Institute for Business Informatics at the University of Bern, acting as an independent assessment partner, reviewed all submissions and selected the nominees. On Friday, October 2, 2026, the nominated teams presented their projects to the expert jury. The jury then decided on the awarding of gold, silver, and bronze.
The winning projects in the four categories
AI Systems: This category focuses on customized solutions whose core value is derived from the use of machine learning, deep learning, or large language models. Gold went to «From AI Services to the Agentic Platform,» silver to «Apriko—the AI agent that knows the rules,» and bronze to «HOGA Copilot.».
Business Process Applications: This category recognizes custom-developed software solutions that digitize, automate, or specifically support business processes. Gold went to «dLIS – Digital License Application and Review System for Swiss Civil Aviation,» silver to «bookid 2.0,» and bronze to «BERNINA Scales Its Global Retail Business with iPortal, e-Commerce, and AI.».
Data Platforms: Awards are given to customized solutions that access, integrate, and process data and make it usable for businesses. Gold went to «Data Monetization with Databricks at Viasuisse,» silver to «BAFU SAM,» and bronze to «Open Datastack for newhome—the comprehensive data platform for data-driven corporate management.».
Integrated Business Software: Awards are given to projects in which standardized ERP, CRM, or industry-specific solutions have been tailored to companies« requirements through configuration, parameterization, integration, and custom extensions. The gold award went to »AI-Powered Contact Center Transformation — From Legacy to Leading Edge: Transforming One of Switzerland’s Largest Contact Centers with Microsoft Dynamics 365.« Silver went to »JURA Paperless Service – Intelligent Integration for Global Premium Service,« and bronze to »ti&m Banking for the ESPRIT Network – A Platform for 24 Banks.”.
