Focus Technology Group has won this year’s People’s Choice Award at the Grand Business South Awards held at the Dunedin Town Hall on Thursday (November 20).

The Invercargill-founded business, with a branch in Wānaka, was also named a finalist in the Excellence in Customer Experience category.

Brendon McDermott, Focus Technology Group chief executive, said the public-voted award was especially meaningful.

“This award means a lot to us because it comes directly from the people we support," he said.

“We’re grateful for every vote and proud of our team who made this possible.”

Founded more than 31 years ago by Rod Sinclair in Invercargill, the company has grown from a small local IT provider into a multi-branch organisation supporting businesses throughout Otago, Southland and Canterbury.

The People’s Choice Award is determined entirely by public vote, with clients, partners and community members casting ballots in support of the company’s work across the South Island.

Focus Technology Group provides IT services, cybersecurity solutions, cloud support, business systems and technology consulting.

The Grand Business South Awards celebrate excellence across Otago and Southland, recognising organisations and individuals driving innovation, performance and community impact.

Focus Technology Group thanked everyone who voted, supported and celebrated with them.

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