Validata wins ‘Digital Disruption’ Award

Validata wins ‘Digital Disruption’ Award at 2021 European Technology Awards

On December 2nd, 2021, the second edition of the European Technology Awards was held at the Ritz hotel in Paris. Validata was awarded the ‘Digital Disruption’ Award for its exceptional service and software, which has outstandingly disrupted its clients’ onboarding and hiring process.

‘Digital Disruption; Award for Validata’s SaaS solution

Validata Group was chosen by a panel of independent judges for demonstrating exceptional achievement in one of the 24 technology categories at this year’s edition of the European Technology Awards. Reflecting the program’s core values of innovation, success, and integrity, Validata Group has proven to be an outstanding digital leader in its field. With a SaaS solution that uniquely connects with data partners and leading HR software from around the world, Validata’s cloud-based technology has augmented the candidate’s screening experience and transformed clients’ onboarding process.

Suzie Rurode, President International of DISA "We are delighted to have entered this partnership. Validata's advanced technology and exceptional management team align perfectly with our vision. We see this acquisition as much more than just an expansion; it is a fusion of forces that will redefine the approach to international screening. Collectively, it will become much easier to create added value for our renowned clients."

Harm Voogt over de oprichting van Validata

Harm Voogt, Managing Director and (co) founder of Validata "This acquisition marks an important milestone in our company history, Our services continue to grow and become more international. This strategic move allows us to better shape that internationalization for our customers, and that was exactly what we were looking for. Together with DISA, we aim to strengthen our national and international market position and continue to improve the added value we offer our customers."

Joris Ringelink, HR Officer at Loyens & Loeff “The AFAS integration realises a centralisation of the entire process in one system, resulting in minimal workload and a significant reduction in error sensitivity.”

Angelien Frehé, Officer at Ordina "For Validata, no request seems to be too much; within a few days they have created a new profile we can use."

Ilze Lamers, HR Director Northern Europe at Michael Page “Even in this global pandemic, Michael Page wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”

Worldline "Working with Validata internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER)."

Judge of the European Technology Awards 2021 “Validata's disruptive solution and recent growth are remarkable. Their ambitious outlook, combined with a continuous focus of innovation and augmenting the end-customer experience, sets them apart as a company.”

Harm Voogt, CEO at Validata Group “We are delighted to have been recognised for our digital achievements in the field. I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to support clients from around the world and this award reflects not only our hard work but also our end customer vision.”

Harm Voogt, Managing Director & (co) founder of Validata Group “Our people truly make the difference and I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to serve clients around the world. Our deep understanding and ambitious outlook continuously support us build better work environments one business, and one hire at a time.”

Harm Voogt, CEO at Validata Group “We are delighted to have been recognised for our digital achievements in the field. I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to support clients from around the world and this award reflects not only our hard work but also our end customer vision.”

Continuous development in European technology sector

The technology sector is changing rapidly. Within the HR sector specifically, the contest to digitise and personalise the recruitment and onboarding process has propelled many businesses forward. However, recent developments like the current COVID-19 pandemic have also had a profound effect on the sector. The pandemic has shown companies that digitisation, personalisation, and ultimately, building trustworthy teams are essential as more people work remotely across the world. After all, it is the people that determine the success of an organisation.

Suzie Rurode, President International of DISA "We are delighted to have entered this partnership. Validata's advanced technology and exceptional management team align perfectly with our vision. We see this acquisition as much more than just an expansion; it is a fusion of forces that will redefine the approach to international screening. Collectively, it will become much easier to create added value for our renowned clients."

Harm Voogt, Managing Director and (co) founder of Validata "This acquisition marks an important milestone in our company history, Our services continue to grow and become more international. This strategic move allows us to better shape that internationalization for our customers, and that was exactly what we were looking for. Together with DISA, we aim to strengthen our national and international market position and continue to improve the added value we offer our customers."

Joris Ringelink, HR Officer at Loyens & Loeff “The AFAS integration realises a centralisation of the entire process in one system, resulting in minimal workload and a significant reduction in error sensitivity.”

Angelien Frehé, Officer at Ordina "For Validata, no request seems to be too much; within a few days they have created a new profile we can use."

Ilze Lamers, HR Director Northern Europe at Michael Page “Even in this global pandemic, Michael Page wants to guarantee that the processing of personal data of candidates is securely done now that some of our employees are working from home.”

Worldline "Working with Validata internationally helps to screen every candidate via the same way. The system is easy to use and due to the fact that you can create different screening profiles per country, it is easy to adapt to local rules and regulations (for example: data storage in the EER)."

Judge of the European Technology Awards 2021 “Validata's disruptive solution and recent growth are remarkable. Their ambitious outlook, combined with a continuous focus of innovation and augmenting the end-customer experience, sets them apart as a company.”

Harm Voogt, CEO at Validata Group “We are delighted to have been recognised for our digital achievements in the field. I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to support clients from around the world and this award reflects not only our hard work but also our end customer vision.”

Harm Voogt, Managing Director & (co) founder of Validata Group “Our people truly make the difference and I am exceptionally proud of how we have grown as a company to serve clients around the world. Our deep understanding and ambitious outlook continuously support us build better work environments one business, and one hire at a time.”

Judge of the European Technology Awards 2021 “Validata's disruptive solution and recent growth are remarkable. Their ambitious outlook, combined with a continuous focus of innovation and augmenting the end-customer experience, sets them apart as a company.”

European Technology Awards

The Professional and Business Excellence Institute rewards businesses with outstanding achievements in a variety of sectors. The European Awards which include four award divisions; Technology, Legal, Healthcare, and Business recognise the unique success and innovations of businesses in these fields. Previous Award winners of European Technology Awards include Accenture, Fujitsu, and Eviation to name a few. Every year, the objective is to bring together inspirational professionals from diverse backgrounds and exchange knowledge.

Validata Group: European ambitions

Validata believes that people determine the success of an organisation. By knowing who you hire, organisational quality and integrity can be continuously guaranteed. Since 2009, Validata has empowered organisations to make better-informed hiring decisions. Today, the company is the Netherlands ’ market leader for employment screening. However, Validata also has European ambitions. Responding to market demand and to locally serve the Scandinavian market, Validata opened its first overseas location this year in Stockholm, Sweden. More locations in Europe will also follow allowing organisations throughout Europe, to guarantee the quality and integrity of their employees.

Validata wins ‘Digital Disruption’ Award at European Technology Awards