Viatel Technology Group announced as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025

Viatel Technology Group has been named as one of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025. Viatel demonstrated superior business performance for the fifteenth year and was recognised as a Platinum company at an awards ceremony at the RDS on Thursday 25 September.

The network of companies has a combined turnover of more than €22 billion and provide employment to over 62,000 people across a range of sectors from technology and healthcare to construction.

A thorough judging process precedes the recognition each year, evaluating the entire management team and the business strategy of each company. The judges examine a wide range of areas when assessing Ireland’s top privately-owned businesses, considering each business’ strategic planning, governance standards, financial performance, in addition to each organisation’s culture, talent strategy and how they are innovating year on year.

Ireland's Best Managed Companies 2025
Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2025

Commenting on the award, Paul Rellis, CEO of Viatel Technology Group, said:

Being recognised for the fifteenth time is a testament to the relentless drive and passion of our team. At Viatel, we believe in empowering our customers through technology, and this award reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer success. We are proud to be part of a community that champions Irish enterprise and continues to raise the bar year after year. We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to our customers and fellow winners who took home an award this year. Your achievements inspire us, and we are proud to stand alongside you in celebrating the strength and resilience of Irish business.

Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme, said:

Congratulations to all winning companies on their achievement. Irish indigenous businesses continue to impress, demonstrating unwavering resilience and commitment to excellence in an everchanging economic landscape. The Ireland’s Best Managed Companies programme recognises the significant contribution that these businesses make to our economy, our communities and our nation as a whole. As a vital part of our business ecosystem, it is essential that they are supported to grow and scale into the future, and the Best Managed programme hopes to support them as they do.

Glenn Shanley, Head of AIB Corporate Banking, said: 

Ireland’s Best Managed Companies is a showcase of what we see daily in AIB – the incredible strength, ambition and resilience of our indigenous companies. The process is a celebration of strong management teams and the energy they bring to the business world. We can see many shared traits in the 2025 winners – for instance, a willingness to face challenges head on and turn them into opportunities, embedding sustainability as a priority, and creating a culture in which people are comfortable with sharing opinions and challenging each other. Congratulations to all winners, I wish them every success in the coming year.

Viatel Technology Group extends its heartfelt thanks to our incredible team, valued customers, and trusted partners whose continued support drives our growth and success.