The Forrester Technology & Innovation Summit EMEA will take place in London and digitally from 8–10 October 2025, bringing together technology, data, and security leaders to navigate AI-driven disruption and reimagine strategies for sustainable transformation in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Forrester has named mBank and Philip Morris International (PMI) as the 2025 winners of its prestigious Technology Strategy Impact and Enterprise Architecture Awards for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. These awards, presented at the upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit in London, celebrate organizations that have maximized the value of their technology investments to deliver tangible business results and long-term strategic impact.
mBank, Poland’s pioneering digital bank, was honored with the Technology Strategy Impact Award for EMEA. Its recognition stems from the successful execution of a sweeping five-year modernization program that transformed its core banking infrastructure while preserving operational excellence. At the same time, mBank has become a leader in cybersecurity innovation, demonstrating that ambitious technology-led transformation can deliver measurable outcomes without compromising customer trust or system stability. This achievement underscores how forward-thinking financial institutions can redefine their competitive edge in an increasingly digital and security-conscious market.
Philip Morris International earned the Enterprise Architecture Award, presented in partnership with The Open Group. Over recent years, PMI’s Enterprise Architecture team has evolved from a compliance-driven, governance-heavy function into a strategic enabler embedded at the heart of PMI’s 2025 IT Strategy. Today, EA drives agility, accelerates delivery, and reduces risk across the company’s global operations while aligning directly with PMI’s business priorities. This new role positions EA as a critical force in shaping PMI’s transformation toward a smoke-free future, proving that architecture, when fully integrated into business strategy, can become a driver of growth and resilience.
In addition to its EA recognition, PMI was also named a finalist for Forrester’s 2025 Technology Strategy Impact Award, alongside TBC Bank. Meanwhile, stc (formerly Saudi Telecom Company) was listed as a finalist for the Enterprise Architecture Award. These acknowledgments reflect the breadth of innovation and leadership across the EMEA region in leveraging technology as a strategic asset.
“Forrester’s award recipients have shown that technology is no longer just an enabler but a strategic lever for business transformation,” said Pascal Matzke, VP and research director at Forrester. “They have built secure and resilient foundations, aligned with their goals, and created the agility required to meet changing customer needs and shifting market conditions. We are proud to celebrate their achievements.”