6point6, a UK-based hybrid cloud Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) start-up, has won recognition in the Cloud Excellence Awards for its 6point6 Cloud Gateway.

Justin Day, 6point6 Cloud Gateway’s CEO and co-founder scooped the ultimate cloud trophy – the cloud industry’s ‘Golden Boot’ winning ‘Cloud Professional of the Year.’

Day commented, “We know we are breaking new ground here by establishing an innovative hybrid-cloud platform for true ‘agile networking’. Winning a trophy in high-calibre awards such as the Cloud Excellence Awards is a huge honour and great testimony to all the hard work the team has put in over the last year.  

On a personal note, I am very humbled to win Cloud Professional of the Year. My success is very much due to a collaborative effort and the technical excellence of my co-founder and CTO, Neil Briscoe, supported by the dedication of the whole team.” 

David Webb, CEO of 6point6 said, “Justin’s recognition as Cloud Professional of the Year is amazing news for 6point6 Cloud Gateway and the team. It shows how far we have all come in a short space of time. Here’s to more success and industry accolades in the future.”

The winners and runners up of the Cloud Excellence Awards were announced on September 19th at The Waldorf Hilton in London.