At KNIME, our partners play a key role delivering customer value and pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and analytics.
Each year, the KNIME Partner Awards recognize the partners who have gone above and beyond in delivering exceptional value. These awards not only recognize business achievements, but also the spirit of partnership, innovation, and commitment that defines our ecosystem and the advancement of innovation in the industry.
This year, we are proud to announce four winners across four award categories: Infocom, Obzen, Nimbus Intelligence, and phData.
Honoring partners who make a difference
The KNIME Partner Awards recognize organizations that have excelled in:
- Accelerating growth and expanding the reach of KNIME across industries
- Championing the KNIME brand and community
- Delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Driving innovation that advances the industry
“Our partners are at the heart of KNIME’s mission to make AI accessible and impactful on a truly global scale. This year’s winners, Infocom, Obzen, Nimbus Intelligence, and phData exemplify what it means to bridge the gap between advanced technology and real, world business value. Whether they are architecting complex MLOps systems or pioneering the use of AI and Agentic AI, their dedication to localized expertise and technical excellence is inspiring. They have a leading role in defining the future of enterprise analytics,” Vincenzo Tursi, Head of the KNIME Partner Team.
KNIME Partner of the Year 2026: Infocom
Infocom Infocom has been essential in making advanced analytics accessible within the Japanese market. By providing significant localization support and documentation, they’ve ensured that language is no longer a barrier to data-driven innovation.
They successfully demonstrated that the long-term benefits of a modern, scalable architecture outweigh the comfort of staying with familiar legacy systems. Their persistence proved that KNIME is the superior choice for high-workload manufacturing environments for a global leader in designing and manufacturing ceramic-based passive electronic components and power supply modules.
Beyond the initial sale, Infocom’s commitment to supporting clients through complex migration phases ensures that global firms can transition away from steep learning curves and toward intuitive, scalable solutions.
Their continued dedication to expanding KNIME's footprint — particularly in the Japanese market — and their deep technical expertise make them a deserving recipient of this year's top honor.
Top Growth Partner of the Year 2026: Obzen
Obzen has demonstrated the ability to navigate the complex requirements of the semiconductor and chemical materials industries. Their success with global leaders shows their deep understanding of MLOps use cases and how transformative those can be for organizations.
They are not just implementing software; they are building the future of AI operations. Obzen is positioning KNIME as a core component of sophisticated MLOps ecosystems.
Their strategy focuses on long-term growth, moving from initial pilot projects to establishing KNIME as the central corporate tool for analytics across entire organizations.
Their results are a testament to what a focused, ambitious partner can achieve.
Brand Advocate Partner of the Year 2026: Nimbus Intelligence
Nimbus Intelligence: Their proactive investment in brand activities across Italy and Spain is significantly boosting KNIME’s visibility in Southern Europe, turning technical potential into practical business success stories for a wide range of clients.
The company has created high-value resources — such as the ebooks for auditors translated into Italian and Spanish — catering to the specific needs of users in finance and audit to apply AI safely and transparently.
Their work ensures that more people — across more organizations — discover what KNIME can do for them.
Customer Excellence Partner of the Year 2026: phData
phData has become a critical partner in helping organizations successfully migrate from Alteryx to KNIME, bringing both technical expertise and a proven methodology to complex engagements. Their willingness to provide in-depth migration assessments and collaborate closely throughout the pre-sales process gives customers confidence in both the strategy and execution of large-scale transformations.
Beyond technical delivery, phData has demonstrated exceptional partnership and transparency throughout customer engagements. Their open communication, responsiveness, and ability to manage complex migration scenarios have established them as a trusted advisor for enterprises making the transition to KNIME at scale.has set the bar for customer experience this year, delivering implementations that combine technical depth with a genuine commitment to client success.
Thank you phData!
Why partners are at the heart of KNIME
KNIME's open approach to data science has always depended on a strong, engaged partner ecosystem. Our partners extend our reach into industries and organizations we could never serve alone — bringing local expertise, trusted relationships, and the hands-on delivery that turns powerful software into real results.
These awards are our way of saying thank you. To every partner in the KNIME ecosystem: your work matters, and it shows.
We congratulate our 2026 Partner Award winners and look forward to everything we'll build together next.