The results of the 27th edition of the Bilişim 500 Research, which evaluates technology companies operating across Turkey, have been announced. At the award ceremony held on Wednesday, August 5th, Softtech won first place in two main categories: Turkey-Based Software Developer and Industry-Specific Software: Finance & Banking. In addition, Dilek Çalışkan, Commercial Loans Director at Softtech, was honored under the 25-Year Service – Outstanding Female Leaders in Tech category.
As one of Turkey’s leading technology companies, Softtech outpaced its competitors to secure top honors in two categories (Turkey-Based Software Developer and Industry-Specific Software: Finance & Banking) at Bilişim 500, a benchmark study tracking the pulse of the country's tech ecosystem for 27 years. The company’s third award recognized Commercial Loans Director Dilek Çalışkan for her long-standing contributions to the industry.
Operating since 2006, Softtech develops products and delivers services across AI, digital customer acquisition, process management, security technologies, and platform solutions for diverse sectors, led by banking and finance, and extending into energy, transport, and retail. Alongside its offices in Istanbul and Ankara, the company actively tracks global tech trends through its Silicon Valley-based subsidiary, Maxitech, fostering innovation within the global startup ecosystem.
This year's Bilişim 500 Research, held under the theme "The Silk Road of Technology Should Pass Through Anatolia!", focuses on driving the growth of Türkiye’s IT ecosystem and highlighting Anatolia's strategic role in technology production. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive references in the sector, the study evaluates companies based on revenue performance across general and specialized sub-categories.
“We Will Continue Contributing to Türkiye's IT Ecosystem”
Yasemin Çakıroğlu, Vice CEO at Softtech, commented:
"The Bilişim 500 Research serves as a vital benchmark for tracking the growth and transformation of Turkey’s IT industry. Being recognized across different categories reflects Softtech’s leadership in technology development and digital transformation. This achievement is a direct result of our vision to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-value solutions for our clients and partners.
I would like to thank our entire team for their dedication, as well as our business partners for their ongoing trust. Moving forward, we will continue to build on our technological capabilities, contribute to Turkey's IT ecosystem, and shape the future through our work."