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Thought Industries

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Thought Industries offers a robust and scalable learning platform specifically designed for external-facing training initiatives. Their platform empowers businesses to create, manage, and deliver engaging learning experiences to customers, partners, and employees. By focusing on driving business outcomes through education, Thought Industries helps organizations increase customer adoption, improve partner performance, and enhance professional development.

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  • Flexible content creation and management
  • Personalized learning paths and experiences
  • Robust analytics and reporting capabilities
  • Integrations with various business systems
  • Gamification and engagement tools
  • Scalable platform for large audiences
  • 2023 Gold Award for Best Advance in Leadership Simulation Tools

Thrive Global

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Thrive Global provides science-based technology and media to empower individuals and organizations to improve their well-being and performance. They focus on microsteps and behavioral change to reduce stress and burnout. Their platform delivers training, coaching, and community support to foster sustainable habits.

Most valuables features

  • Skills-based matching for internal opportunities
  • Personalized career development pathways
  • Mentorship and coaching programs
  • Project-based learning and collaboration
  • Real-time skills gap analysis

2025 Gold Award for Best Advance in Learning Management Technology (LMT) (with Burger King)

2025 Gold Award for Best Senior Manager Development Program

Tipping Point Media

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Tipping Point Media is an industry-leading experiential learning agency founded in 2003 that specializes in launching brands and creating immersive training experiences using cutting-edge technologies including Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Mixed Reality, and serious gaming. Serving life sciences, medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, and STEMM education sectors, TPM combines metacognitive learning approaches with advanced technology to create groundbreaking educational experiences that drive retention and behavior change. With over 60 awards for innovation and creativity, the company works with major clients like Medtronic, Abbott, AstraZeneca, and Intel to develop end-to-end training campaigns from pre-launch to post-launch with proven results.

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  • Immersive VR, AR, and Mixed Reality solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical training
  • AI-powered sales simulators and interactive case studies for experiential role-play scenarios
  • Medical simulations and patient journey experiences fostering empathy and understanding
  • Gamification and serious gaming engines for engaging educational content delivery
  • 3D animation and visualization services for complex medical and scientific concepts
  • Omnichannel deployment enabling training experiences across all devices and platforms

2025 Gold Best Advance in Education Delivered Through Technology

2025 Gold Best Emerging EdTech Solution

TKMG Academy

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TKMG Academy focuses on delivering practical and industry-relevant training. Their programs aim to bridge skill gaps and empower individuals for career advancement. They emphasize hands-on learning and personalized development pathways.

Most valuables features

  • Industry-specific curriculum
  • Expert-led training sessions
  • Practical skill development
  • Career advancement support
  • Flexible learning options
  • Personalized development plans

2024 Bronze Award for Best Leaders In Education Technology

Together Software

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Together is a leading mentoring software platform that empowers organizations to drive employee performance, engagement, and development through structured mentorship programs, peer connections, and coffee chats. The platform features AI-powered matching algorithms achieving 98% satisfaction rates, customizable program templates following best practices, and comprehensive tools for tracking, measuring, and optimizing mentoring relationships at scale. Trusted by companies like Activision, Heineken, Kellogg’s, and AstraZeneca, Together helps organizations reduce turnover, improve diversity and inclusion, develop high-potential talent, accelerate onboarding, and build stronger workplace relationships through its intuitive, enterprise-ready platform with world-class support.

Most valuables features

  • AI-powered matching algorithm with 98% employee satisfaction delivering optimal mentor-mentee pairings
  • Customizable program templates for all major mentoring formats built on best practices
  • Comprehensive reporting dashboards and custom surveys measuring program impact and ROI
  • Seamless calendar integration enabling direct session booking without switching applications
  • HRIS integrations for automated segmentation, invitations, profile enrichment, and analytics
  • World-class program support team with expertise running global mentoring programs at scale

2025 Gold Best Advance in Online Coaching Tools

2025 Gold Best Advance in Online Mentoring Tools

 

Totara Learning

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Totara offers a customizable learning and talent experience platform that helps organizations manage employee training, improve performance, and meet compliance at scale. The platform includes Totara Learn (learning management system (LMS) & learning experience platform (LXP)) and Totara Perform (performance management).

Most valuables features

  • Flexible and scalable LMS for compliance and learning at scale.
  • Performance management for aligning employee growth with business needs.
  • Adaptive appraisals and coaching tools.
  • Multi-tenancy and mobile learning capabilities.
  • Integration with human capital management (HCM) and human resources information (HRIS) systems.
  • AI-powered recommendation engine for personalized learning.

2025 Bronze Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training

 

Tough Training GmbH

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TOUGH Training GmbH is a HOCHTIEF company specializing in digital workplace safety training using modern gaming technologies and virtual reality for construction, road safety, rail safety, and occupational safety sectors. The platform delivers audit-compliant, gamified training courses in over 30 languages with text-to-speech capabilities, replacing traditional mandatory safety instructions with engaging, immersive learning experiences that can reduce accident rates by up to 70%. As part of the Smart-City initiative, TOUGH provides cloud-based training solutions with comprehensive dashboards, certificates, and API integrations that seamlessly fit into existing management systems for companies across Europe.

Most valuables features

  • Immersive VR and gaming technology creating realistic workplace hazard scenarios and training simulations
  • Audit-compliant digital trainings replacing mandatory safety instructions with full compliance to work safety standards
  • Multi-language support in over 30 languages with text-to-speech for universal employee accessibility
  • Cloud-based platform accessible via browser with no IT infrastructure requirements for deployment
  • Comprehensive dashboards managing training progress, certificates, and documentation in one centralized location
  • API integrations enabling seamless connection with existing LMS platforms and management software

2025 Bronze Best Advance in Gaming or Simulation Technology

2025 Bronze Best Advance in  Software for a Training Company

TraineryHCM™

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TraineryHCM™ is an integrated Human Capital Management platform built around four connected pillars: PerformSpark for performance management, TraineryLEARN for learning management, CompBldr for compensation management and TraineryCORE™ as the shared employee and organizational data foundation.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, the platform traces its technology back to 1999 through a series of acquisitions that JER HR Group consolidated onto a single architecture. TraineryHCM™ now reports more than 50,000 users across 300-plus client organizations spanning nonprofits, mid-market companies, large enterprises and global brands in the United States and Canada.

Most valuables features

  • One shared data layer connecting performance, learning and compensation through TraineryCORE™
  • Continuous Performance Cycle that turns skill gaps into automatic TraineryLEARN assignments
  • Pay-for-performance workflows linking PerformSpark ratings to CompBldr merit planning
  • Extended enterprise training support for franchisees, channel partners and policyholders
  • TrAI embedded AI layer for bias detection, attrition-risk signals and pay-equity analysis
  • Fast onboarding with most teams running a first review cycle within one to two weeks

Training Orchestra

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Training Orchestra offers a Training Resource Management System (TRMS) designed to streamline and optimize instructor-led training (ILT) and virtual instructor-led training (vILT) operations for organizations. The platform enhances scheduling efficiency, resource allocation, cost tracking, and compliance management, enabling training teams to maximize training efficiency and return on investment. With features including conflict-free scheduling, optimized resource management, detailed cost tracking, and comprehensive dashboards, Training Orchestra helps organizations scale their training operations while integrating seamlessly with LMS, CRM, HRIS, and ERP systems.

Most valuables features

  • Conflict-free scheduling system for ILT and vILT sessions with automated resource coordination
  • Optimized resource allocation for trainers, materials, and facilities maximizing utilization
  • Detailed cost tracking providing real-time financial visibility for training operations
  • Streamlined instructor collaboration through dedicated engagement portals for trainer management
  • Scalable integrations with LMS, CRM, HRIS, and ERP systems for unified workflows
  • Comprehensive dashboards delivering KPIs, reporting, and analytics for data-driven decision-making

2025 Gold Best Advance in ILT Management and Delivery

TrainingPros

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TrainingPros is a leading Learning and Development (L&D) consulting firm specializing in instructional design, eLearning, content development, virtual training, and change management. Since 1997, they have empowered organizations to optimize workforce performance and navigate change successfully.

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  • Expert instructional design using proven methodologies like ADDIE and SAM.
  • Immersive eLearning development with tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate.
  • High-quality content creation, including manuals, videos, and job aids.
  • Dynamic virtual classroom delivery fostering collaboration and engagement.
  • Strategic change management support to ensure smooth organizational transitions.
  • Customized L&D solutions aligned with business objectives.

2024 — Gold — Best Advance in Education Delivered through Technology (x2)

2024 — Silver — Best Advance in Unique Learning Technology.

TTEC

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TTEC is a worldwide digital customer experience (CX) technology and services leader with over 40 years of experience serving more than 1,000 clients across six continents. The company combines human-centric talent with advanced technology including AI, data analytics, and cloud platforms to deliver comprehensive CX solutions through two main divisions: CX Management Services (digitally-enabled talent and contact center operations) and CX Consulting & Tech (strategic consulting and technology implementation). With 52,000+ employees supporting customers in 50+ languages, TTEC helps iconic brands transform customer journeys, drive revenue growth, reduce costs, and improve satisfaction through seamless integration of people, processes, and cutting-edge technology.

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  • AI-enhanced customer service combining human talent with intelligent automation for seamless interactions
  • End-to-end CX transformation from strategy design through technology implementation and operational execution
  • Global scale operations with 52K+ employees serving clients across 50+ languages and multiple industries
  • Proprietary technology platforms including TTEC Clarity, TTEC Perform, and TTEC RealSkill for workforce optimization
  • Comprehensive contact center services spanning customer care, technical support, sales, and back-office operations
  • Strategic CX consulting with data-driven insights, journey orchestration, and technology partner ecosystem integration

2025 Gold Best Advance in a Generative AI Solution

Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş.

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Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. is Turkey’s leading integrated telecommunications and technology services company offering mobile voice and data services, broadband internet through Superonline, and a comprehensive ecosystem of digital applications and services. The company provides 5G mobile network services, home internet solutions including fiber and wireless Superbox packages, e-commerce through Turkcell Pasaj, and numerous digital applications including BiP messaging, fizy music streaming, TV+ entertainment, Paycell digital wallet, and Lifebox cloud storage. Serving millions of consumers and businesses across Turkey, Turkcell combines telecommunications infrastructure with digital innovation to deliver connected lifestyle and business solutions.

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  • 5G mobile network services with comprehensive coverage and high-speed data packages
  • Superonline fiber internet and Superbox wireless home internet solutions with various speed tiers
  • Turkcell Pasaj e-commerce platform offering electronics, appliances, and technology products with installment options
  • Digital ecosystem including BiP messaging, fizy music, TV+ entertainment, and Paycell digital payments
  • Mobile apps for account management, bill payment, package purchases, and customer service access
  • Corporate solutions for businesses including cloud services, IoT, and enterprise communications

2025 Gold Best Advance in Assessment and Survey Technology

2025 Bronze Best Advance in Onboarding Technology

2025 Bronze Best Generative AI Human Resource Technology

2025 Gold Best Advance in HR Predictive Analytics Technology

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