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Open LMS

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Open LMS is a leading global provider of open-source, Moodle-based learning management systems for both corporate and higher education sectors. They offer a familiar experience for learners with cutting-edge ecosystem tools, in-depth reporting, and comprehensive support services. As the world’s largest commercial provider of hosting and support for open-source Moodle™, Open LMS helps organizations deliver great learning experiences without complexities.

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  • Highly customizable platform
  • Scalable and flexible architecture
  • Robust reporting and analytics
  • Extensive integration capabilities
  • Dedicated support from Moodle experts
  • Comprehensive security and compliance safeguards

2025 Bronze Award for Best Learning Management System (LMS) for Education

 

Opentext

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OpenText is a global leader in information management and enterprise AI solutions, serving over 120,000 organizations worldwide including 99 of the top 100 global companies across 180 countries. Founded with decades of expertise, OpenText provides comprehensive platforms and services to help organizations unlock data, connect people and processes, and fuel trusted AI through secure, governed, and compliant information management. The company offers solutions spanning content management, business network integration, cybersecurity, DevOps, analytics, customer experience, service management, and AI-powered tools through OpenText Aviator AI that help organizations transform unstructured and structured data into actionable insights while maintaining security, compliance, and regulatory requirements across public cloud, private cloud, sovereign cloud, and on-premises deployments.

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  • OpenText Aviator AI platform with personal AI assistants and specialized AI agents across content, cybersecurity, DevOps, and service management
  • Content Cloud for AI-ready enterprise content management with document management, capture, intelligent processing, and process automation
  • Business Network Cloud for secure B2B integration and supply chain automation with trading grids and e-invoicing
  • Cybersecurity Cloud with application security testing, data security, identity management, and threat detection capabilities
  • DevOps Cloud platform with functional testing, quality management, performance engineering, and portfolio management tools
  • Analytics and AI capabilities including data lakehouse, BI visualization, reporting, eDiscovery, and Aviator Search across repositories

2025 Gold Best Advance in Generative AI Learning Solution

2025 Gold Best Advance in AI for Business Impact

Optum

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Optum is a health services innovation company that provides affordable and personalized care through an integrated platform. The company delivers comprehensive solutions including medical care facilities, home delivery pharmacy services, and health savings account management to individuals and families. Optum operates across multiple channels including patient care locations, virtual health services, specialty pharmacies, and financial health benefit accounts to create accessible healthcare experiences.

Most valuables features

  • Health care services including primary care, urgent care, and virtual care
  • Home delivery pharmacy with 24/7 access to licensed pharmacists
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) management
  • Specialty pharmacy and infusion pharmacy services
  • Patient portals for appointments, medical records, and care team messaging
  • Integrated financial health benefits allowing pretax spending on healthcare expenses

2025 Silver Best E-learning, Blended, Flipped Classroom Solution or Remote Solution

2025 Gold Best Advance in Video for Learning

 

Oracle

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Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Cloud offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based applications designed for global HR, talent, and workforce management. It provides a unified platform to support employees from recruitment to retirement, aiming to enhance engagement, productivity, and overall business value. Oracle HCM Cloud integrates various HR processes with a focus on delivering a seamless employee experience and data-driven insights.

Most valuables features

  • Unified platform for core HR processes
  • AI-powered employee experience and recommendations
  • Robust recruiting and talent acquisition capabilities
  • User-friendly interface with mobile accessibility
  • Comprehensive talent management functionalities
  • Global HR and localization support
  • 2023 Bronze Award for Best E-learning, Blended, Flipped Classroom Solution or Remote Solution

Orbis International

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Orbis International is a nonprofit blindness charity that believes in a world where everyone can access the eye care they need to thrive. The organization delivers sight-saving programs in over 200 countries and regions worldwide, building strong and sustainable eye care systems that put treatment and prevention within reach for all. Orbis operates through multiple approaches including the Flying Eye Hospital, volunteer faculty programs, telemedicine through Cybersight, and country-based programs to train eye care professionals and community health workers.

Most valuables features

  • Flying Eye Hospital providing hands-on surgical training to local eye care professionals
  • Cybersight telemedicine platform connecting eye care professionals globally
  • Volunteer faculty program with expert ophthalmologists training local doctors
  • Country programs establishing sustainable eye care infrastructure in 10 countries
  • Community outreach for eye screenings and examinations reaching millions
  • Technology and innovation initiatives including women-led green vision centers

2025 Gold Best Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality (AR, VR) Solution

Paradox

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Paradox is a conversational AI platform focused on automating and streamlining the recruitment and hiring process for global employers. Their AI assistant, Olivia, handles tasks like candidate screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding through conversational interfaces. Paradox aims to reduce administrative burdens for HR teams and improve the candidate experience with fast, real-time communication.

Most valuables features

  • Conversational AI assistant for candidate engagement
  • Automated screening and qualification of applicants
  • Intelligent interview scheduling and reminders
  • Two-way texting and chat for real-time communication
  • Seamless integration with major HR systems
  • Global support for over 100 languages
  • 2023 Silver Award for Best Advance in Emerging Learning Technology

Pardeux e-learning

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Pardeux is a leader in interactive online training in Canada, creating customized e-learning experiences that combine gamification, storytelling, and multimedia production. Founded in 2010, the company specializes in developing serious games, virtual/augmented reality training, mobile learning solutions, and blended learning strategies tailored to organizational needs. Pardeux also offers uxpertise, their own learning management system (LMS) for hosting and managing online training programs.

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  • Gamification with serious games, challenges, and competitive elements for engagement
  • Storytelling and scenario-based learning for immersive training experiences
  • Virtual and augmented reality development for hands-on skill building
  • Mobile-first training solutions accessible across devices and platforms
  • Custom multimedia production including animation, video, and interactive content
  • uxpertise LMS platform for training automation, management, and detailed analytics

2025 Gold Best Advance in Content Management Technology (CMT)

Paycor

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Paycor provides a human capital management (HCM) platform that modernizes people management from recruiting and onboarding to payroll and career development. Their focus is on empowering leaders with tools for employee engagement, retention, and growth. They offer a unified HCM experience with insights into operational data and seamless integration with other critical technologies.

Most valuables features

  • Comprehensive HR and payroll features
  • Mobile app accessibility
  • Multiple time clock options
  • Automated payroll processing
  • Customizable reporting
  • Streamlined recruiting and onboarding
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Performance Management Technology
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in AI for Business Impact
  • 2023 Bronze Award for Best Advance in Compensation and Benefits and/or Payroll Administration
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Time and Labor Management (Time and Attendance, Scheduling, Absence and Leave Management, Compliance, Self-Servi
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Sourcing Technology

Paylocity

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Paylocity is a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software. They offer a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to help businesses manage their employees effectively, from hire to retire. Their platform emphasizes user experience and modern technology to streamline HR processes and empower both employers and employees.

Most valuables features

  • Payroll processing and tax management
  • HR management and employee records
  • Benefits administration and ACA compliance
  • Talent management and performance reviews
  • Workforce management and scheduling
  • Employee self-service portal and mobile app
  • 2023 Bronze Award for Best Advance in Online Coaching Tools

People First (by MHR)

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People First is a comprehensive human resources management system offered by MHR. It provides a unified platform to manage the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding. The system aims to simplify HR processes, enhance employee experience, and provide valuable insights through data and analytics.

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  • Core HR and employee records management
  • Payroll processing and benefits administration
  • Absence management and time tracking
  • Performance management and goal setting
  • Learning and development tools
  • Reporting and analytics capabilities
  • 2023 Silver Award for Best Advance in an Integrated Talent Management Platform
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Employee Engagement Technology
  • 2023 Silver Award for Best Advance in Time and Labor Management (Time and Attendance, Scheduling, Absence and Leave Management, Compliance, Self-Servi
  • 2023 Silver Award for Best Advance in Technology for Virtual-Classroom or Conferencing Technology
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Candidate Assessments Technology

People Ready

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PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company, specializes in quick and reliable on-demand labor and highly skilled workers across all 50 states. The company supports a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing and logistics, retail and hospitality through 400+ local branches and service teams. Leveraging its JobStack staffing app and local teams, PeopleReady connects thousands of businesses with job seekers, offering flexible hourly work and rapid staffing solutions with W-2 verified employees.

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  • JobStack mobile app for instant job matching and staffing requests anytime, anywhere
  • Network of 153,000 workers connected with work annually across multiple industries
  • E-Verified W-2 employees reducing risk and ensuring workforce compliance
  • Next-day pay options for workers after job completion
  • 400+ local branch locations providing personalized support and local expertise
  • Nationwide scalability to quickly adapt from one worker to 100 across all markets

2025 Silver Best Advance in an Integrated Talent Management Platform

People Scout

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PeopleScout, a TrueBlue company, is a global talent solutions leader providing recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), managed service provider (MSP), and total workforce solutions to organizations worldwide. For over 30 years, the company has combined market intelligence, creativity, and technology to deliver scalable talent acquisition solutions across professional, specialist, volume, and contingent hiring needs. PeopleScout’s proprietary Affinix technology platform, powered by AI and machine learning, helps propel clients’ talent acquisition capabilities into the future with data-driven decisions and exceptional candidate experiences.

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  • Affinix Total Talent Suite providing AI-driven talent acquisition with single sign-on ATS and VMS integration
  • Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) with end-to-end hiring solutions and 98% client retention
  • Managed Service Provider (MSP) capabilities for contingent workforce management and compliance
  • Total Workforce Solutions blending permanent and contingent hiring in integrated programs
  • Talent advisory services including employer branding, recruitment marketing, and the Outthink Index benchmarking tool
  • Global delivery capabilities across 70 countries with industry-specific expertise in healthcare, technology, financial services, and more

2025 Bronze Best Advance in Talent Acquisition Technology (TA)

2025 Silver Best Advance in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Technology

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