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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology

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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Education Technology

50 Education Technology products recognized for innovation and excellence in peer-reviewed awards program

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 23, 2023) – In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the 50 winners of the 2023 CODiE Awards in Education Technology. The winners were presented during a virtual awards celebration hosted on the NewSky XR secure online platform on June 22.  

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-reviewed awards program. Educators and administrators serve as judges for the first-round review of all nominees. Their scores determine the SIIA CODiE Award finalists and account for 80 percent of the overall score. SIIA members then vote on the finalist products. The scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners. Details about each winner are listed at https://siia.net/codie/2023-codie-education-technology-winners/.

 

“The winners of the 2023 EdTech CODiE Awards serve as prime examples of exceptional products, services and groundbreaking innovation that enables learners of all types to connect with educators and educational materials,” said SIIA President Chris Mohr. “We take great pride in acknowledging this year’s honorees, who represent the pinnacle of excellence and offer solutions to the pressing challenges learners encounter today, such as accessibility, equity, personalized learning and more. Congratulations to all the deserving recipients of this year’s CODiE Awards!” 

2023 CODiE AWARD EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY WINNERS

Best Administrative Solution

  • Scholastic Administrator Dashboard, Scholastic Education Solutions

Best Continuing Education Solution 

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best Coding & Computational Thinking Solution

  • uCertify COURSE, uCertify

Best Collaborative Solution for Teachers

  • edWeb.net, edWeb.net

Best College & Career Readiness Solution

  • uCertify COURSE, uCertify

Best Content Authoring Development or Curation Solution

  • Gale In Context: For Educators, Gale, part of Cengage Group

Best Digital Citizenship Solution

  • Respons-Able Educator Certificate Program, Digital Respons-Ability

Best Evidence Management Solution

  • LearnPlatform by Instructure, Instructure

Best Educational Game

  • MATHia Adventure, Carnegie Learning

Best Education Platform

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best Elective Curriculum Solution

  • eDynamic Learning Elective Course Catalog, eDynamic Learning

Best Emerging Education Technology Solution for Administrators

  • Frontline Human Capital Management, Frontline Education

Best Emerging Instructional Technology Solution

  • MobyMax, MobyMax

Best English Language Arts Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8

  • Writing A-Z, Learning A-Z

Best Formative Assessment Solution

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best Gamification in Learning

  • Waggle®, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Best Higher Education Humanities Instructional Solution 

  • Revel, Pearson Education

Best Higher Education Remote Learning Partner

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best K-12 Remote Learning Partner

  • ExploreLearning, ExploreLearning

Best Learning Management System (LMS) 

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best Learning Recovery Tool

  • ST Math, MIND Research Institute

Best Mathematics Instructional Solution for Grades PK–8

  • ST Math, MIND Research Institute

Best Mathematics Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12

  • IXL Math, IXL Learning

Best Personalized Learning Solution

  • MobyMax, MobyMax

Best PreK/Early Childhood Learning Solution

  • Bouncy’s You Can Learn Resilience Program, Ripple Effects

Best Professional Learning Solution for Educators

  • Brightspace, D2L

Best Reading/Writing/Literature Instructional Solution for Grade 9 – 12

  • Writable, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Best Research Database Solution

  • GetEdFunding.com, Marketing Projects, Inc. on behalf of CDWG

Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades PK – 8

  • BrainPOP Science, BrainPOP

Best Science Instructional Solution for Grades 9-12

  • ExploreLearning Gizmos, ExploreLearning

Best Science of Reading/Foundational Skills Solution 

  • Amira Learning, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Best Social Sciences/Studies Instructional Solution

  • U.S. History Collection, GBH | PBS LearningMedia

Best Solution for English Language Learners

  • Rosetta Stone for Schools, Rosetta Stone

Best Solution for Students with Special Needs

  • Vizzle Interactive Learning Platform, RethinkEd

Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades PK – 8

  • The Alef Platform, Alef Education

Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades 9 – 12

  • ExploreLearning Gizmos, ExploreLearning

Best Student Learning Capacity-Building Solution

  • Panorama for SEL, Panorama Education

Best Summative Assessment Solution

  • Otus, Otus

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in Ed Tech

  • Bookshelf + Bookshelf CoachMe, VitalSource

Best Virtual Lab

  • uCertify LAB, uCertify

Best Virtual Learning Solution

  • uCertify LEARN, uCertify

Best Wellness Platform for School Districts and Educational Communities 

  • Abre Student Well-Being, Abre

2023 CODiE AWARD EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP WINNERS

Best Customer Experience in Ed Tech

  • Tutor.com, Tutor.com

Best Ed Tech Company to Watch 

  • Paper, Paper

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Ed Tech

  • Renaissance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Renaissance Learning

Most Influential Thought Leader in Ed Tech

  • Ashley Andersen Zantop, Cambium Learning Group

Most Innovative Ed Tech Company

  • Age of Learning, Age of Learning

Best Student Experience

  • MobyMax, MobyMax

Best Suite of Connected/Integrated Solutions 

  • HMH ELA K-12 Connected Curriculum, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

 

Lifetime Achievement Award in Education Technology

The Lifetime Achievement Award in Education Technology, which celebrates individuals who have made significant long-term contributions to the education industry – and are renowned for their reputation, leadership, vision, mentorship, career success and philanthropy, was presented to Avraham Kadar, M.D., Founder of BrainPOP. 

 

About the SIIA CODiE™ Awards

The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to celebrate the vision, talent, and advances in building quality products in the tech industry. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for leading innovation and achieving excellence. For more information, visit https://siia.net/CODiE. 

 

About Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)

SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 data, financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and connects learners and educators. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better communication across the information ecosystem.

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Audiences Want ‘News That Feels More Relevant’; Report Urges ‘Restoring’ of Trust

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In an article on Digital Marketer last week, I read this sentence: “By leveraging AI, businesses can deliver personalized content recommendations to potential leads, increasing engagement and conversion rates.” Yet, in the just-released Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023, 48% of respondents “worry that more personalized news may mean that I miss out on important information.” And 46% worry that they may miss out on challenging viewpoints. It’s a quandary.

The “potential effects of over-personalization” makes me recall when The Atlantic, after two years of reader research, determined that people appreciated the content range that they offered. So in marketing emails to prospective subscribers, The Atlantic emphasizes that range. “The reader needs help me stay intentional in how we’re using our readers’ time,” said a senior editor.

According to the annual Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2023 (available here), the challenge ahead of media organizations is clear. “Audiences are ambivalent about algorithms, but [more importantly] they are still not convinced that journalists and news organizations can do any better in curating or summarizing the most important developments.” AI only adds more complexity to this equation.

Less than a third (30%) of Reuters respondents say that having stories selected for them on the basis of previous consumption is a good way to get news. “Despite this,” the report notes, “on average, users still slightly prefer news selected this way to that chosen by editors or journalists (27%), suggesting that worries about algorithms are part of a wider concern about news and how it is selected.” It goes on to talk about “general skepticism” towards news selection and reader trust.

Here are more takeaways from the Reuters Institute Digital News Report.

Pay attention to your social media. “Across markets, only 22% now say they prefer to start their news journeys with a [specific] website or app—that’s down 10 percentage points since 2018—vs. 30% who prefer social media. Young people are “showing a weaker connection with news brands’ own websites and apps than previous cohort—preferring to access news via side-door routes such as social media, search, or mobile aggregators.”

Content and price matter most. In the U.S., 21% report that they pay for online news. Only Norway (39%), Sweden (33%) and Australia (22%) are ahead. A disappointing 42% of U.S. non-subscribers say that nothing could persuade them to pay for online news—with lack of interest or perceived value remaining the obstacles. What would most encourage people to pay? More valuable content (22%), no ads (13%), and cheaper/flexible pricing (32%). Similarly, the most important stated reason to subscribe is to get access to better quality or more distinctive journalism (51% on average, 65% in the U.S.) than can be obtained for free.

Encourage sharing and comments. The report found that “many measures of open participation, such as sharing and commenting, have declined across countries, with a minority of active users making most of the noise.” Only 22% are now active participators, with 47% not participating in news at all. I think we all multi-task these days and have lots of responsibilities—meaning less time for interactivity. It has to be made easy and fast for people.

Do you want to invite negotiation or offer a trial? Around 23% of news subscribers say they have cancelled at least one of their ongoing news publications, while a slightly higher number say they have negotiated a cheaper price (23%) Others have taken up new subscriptions, often using a cheap trial offer. That can carry significant risks around long-term profitability. Among those cancelling their subscription in the last year, the cost of living or the high price was cited most often as a reason.

Look at possible bundles. Getting back to the idea of offering a content mix, many potential subscribers, especially younger people, “do not want to be ‘tied down’ by one subscription. Instead, they want to access multiple brands with little or no friction for a fair price.” Schibsted in Norway includes six national and local newspapers, 44 magazines, and exclusive podcasts in its all-access package, which costs just a bit more than a single publication subscription.

Promote your best journalists. People subscribe based on either a long-standing relationship—including Identification with brand journalists—or the sense that the outlet speaks to them for them. “This brand identification is closely linked to the content itself, raising questions about whether paid models may encourage more partisan editorial approaches.”

Look for relevancy and context. The majority still prefer to read the news (57%), rather than watch (30%) or listen (13%), but younger people (under-35s) are more likely to listen (17%). Makes sense. It’s clear that “most consumers are looking not for more news, but news that feels more relevant, and helps them make sense of the complex issues facing us all.” I recall a quote from ALM CEO Bill Carter: “We have to provide context and insight, data and analysis, forums and events that allow our customers to excel as practitioners as well as business professionals.”

Trust matters. The report concludes by saying that your journalism needs “to stand out in terms of its accuracy, its utility, and its humanity… The challenge ahead is, more than ever, about restoring relevance and trust through meeting the needs of specific audiences.”

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SIIA Expresses Concern on FTC Amazon Lawsuit

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The following statement can be attributed to Chris Mohr, President, Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

“The FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon is reflective of its general shift away from its core mission of protecting consumer welfare.  Tiering offerings is a common practice in a whole host of industries, from cable to cell phones to all kinds of subscriptions. In its complaint, the FTC takes the striking position that the government may penalize a prominently placed “no thanks” button despite the fact that there is no allegation that the terms of signup (or the benefits) are misleading.  And to the extent that a concern exists about unsubscribing, it takes more clicks – seven – to comment on the FTC’s lawsuit than to unsubscribe from Prime – six.

The FTC’s approach raises serious issues about First Amendment-protected commercial speech and the scope of its statutory authority.  SIIA is concerned that the agency is losing its way.”

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SIIA Commends Leader Schumer on SAFE Innovation Framework

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The following statement can be attributed to Paul Lekas, Senior Vice President, Global Public Policy, SIIA.

The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) congratulates Majority Leader Schumer on the SAFE Innovation Framework for artificial intelligence (AI). We agree that the policy aims of security, accountability, foundations, explain ability and innovation are crucial for maximizing the benefits while minimizing the risks of automated systems. We share Senator Schumer’s desire for American leadership in developing a framework for trustworthy, accountable and socially beneficial AI.

We support the goal of ensuring that AI is given necessary guardrails to protect consumers from incomplete or opaque outcomes. Furthermore, we believe the SAFE Innovation principles should apply to every stage of the AI lifecycle, including development, implementation, and ongoing oversight and monitoring.

SIIA also supports the majority leader’s focus on AI accountability. In SIIA’s recent submission in response to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA’s) Request for Comment on AI Accountability policy, we highlighted the need for a risk-based approach calibrated to the risk of harm posed by AI systems. Accountability is naturally a different question for AI systems that, for example, render employment, financial services or housing decisions. As Senator Schumer articulated, this also speaks to the central role the federal government must play in legislating the regulatory gaps around AI, as well as the importance of relying on experts in both private sector AI development and existing highly-regulated consumer protection arenas.

We commend the majority leader on this initiative and the upcoming expert forums, and look forward to an ongoing dialogue building on our previous discussions to meet AI’s defining challenges.

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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Business Technology

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SIIA Announces 2023 CODiE Award Winners for Business Technology

53 Business Technology products recognized for innovation and excellence in peer-reviewed awards program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2023) – In celebration of the 38th annual SIIA CODiE Awards, the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announces the 53 winners of the 2023 CODiE Awards in Business Technology. The winners were presented during a virtual awards celebration hosted on the NewSky XR secure online platform on June 21. 

The SIIA CODiE Awards are the industry’s only peer-recognized awards program. Business Technology leaders, including senior executives, analysts, media, consultants and investors, evaluate assigned products during the first-round review. Their scores determine the SIIA CODiE Award finalists and account for 80 percent of the overall score. SIIA members and industry leaders vote on the finalist products, and the scores from both rounds are tabulated to select the winners. Details about each winner are listed at https://siia.net/codie/2023-codie-business-technology-winners/.

“These business application, software, service and product providers share the common thread of innovation and ingenuity when it comes to meeting rapidly changing business needs,” said SIIA President Chris Mohr. “We are proud to recognize this year’s CODiE Award winners because they truly represent the best of the best in a highly competitive sector.” 

As the SIIA CODiE Awards highlight the pinnacle of innovation in business technology, consumer-based review platforms for digital products and services play an equally crucial role in guiding businesses toward the best solutions. Platforms like https://www.digitalproductsdp.com provide a comprehensive repository of user reviews and ratings, offering insights into the performance, reliability, and user satisfaction of various digital tools. These reviews, contributed by industry professionals and everyday users alike, help businesses make informed decisions about which products can best meet their unique needs and challenges.

2023 CODiE AWARDS BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY WINNERS 

Best Artificial Intelligence Driven Technology Solution

  • Growth AI by BCG, Boston Consulting Group

Best Artificial Intelligence Solution in Healthcare

  • Next Gen Prior Authorization for Payers, Virtusa

Best Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Content Solution

  • AI Search, LivePerson

Best Big Data Reporting & Analytics Solution

  • LexisNexis® Insurance Market Insights, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions

Best Business Information or Data Delivery Solution

  • MediRegs, Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.

Best Business Intelligence Solution

  • CaseMap Cloud, LexisNexis

Best Compliance Solution

  • LeaseQuery, LeaseQuery

Best Construction Management Platform

  • OpenSpace Capture & OpenSpace Track, OpenSpace

Best Content Management Platform

  • Slate, GreyB

Best Customer Data Platform (CDP)

  • BlueConic Customer Data Platform, BlueConic

Best Customer Education LMS

  • Northpass Digital Learning Platform, Northpass

Best Customer Service Solution

  • Calix Support Cloud, Calix (tie) 
  • LivePerson’s Conversational Cloud, LivePerson (tie)

Best Customer Success Management Solution 

  • ChurnZero, ChurnZero

Best Data Tools & Platforms

  • Unravel Data Observability Platform, Unravel Data

Best DevOps Tool

  • LaunchDarkly, LaunchDarkly

Best Digital Asset Management Solution (DAM)

  • Acquia DAM, Acquia

Best Digital Employee Experience (DEX) 

  • Nexthink Infinity, Nexthink

Best eCommerce Conversion Solution

  • Monetization Platform, Verifone

Best Emerging Technology

  • HCLTech Virtuality, HCLTech

Best ERP Solution

  • Epicor Kinetic, Epicor

Best Event Technology Solution

  • Cvent Event Marketing & Management Platform, Cvent (tie)
  • GovExec Virtual Event Program, Decision Counsel (tie)

Best Financial & Market Data Solution

  • Optimize Spend, TRG Screen

Best Financial Management Solution

  • Workday Adaptive Planning, Workday

Best FinTech Solution

  • CloudPay Instant Salary Payments, CloudPay

Best Healthcare Technology Solution

  • Gain Platform, Gain

Best Human Capital or Talent Management Solution

  • Paylocity, Paylocity

Best Identity & Access Management (IAM) Solution

  • Kion, Kion

Best Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

  • Harmony, Jitterbit

Best IT Management Solution

  • The Calero Technology Expense Management Solution, Calero (tie)
  • SysAid AI for Teams, SysAid (tie)

Best Knowledge Center/Help Site 

  • Valuepedia, ValueLabs LLP

Best Legal Solution

  • Lexis+, LexisNexis

Best Marketing Solution

  • Priority Engine, TechTarget

Best Network Security Solution

  • Omnis Arbor Edge Defense, NETSCOUT

Best No Code/Low Code Platform

  • Zoho Creator, Zoho Corporation

Best Payments Solution

  • Monetization Platform, Verifone

Best Platform as a Service

  • Kalix, Lightbend

Best Project Management Solution

  • Project Insight (PI), Project Insight

Best Property Intelligence Solution 

  • Rent Manager, London Computer Systems, Inc.

Best Sales & Marketing Intelligence Solution

  • Priority Engine, TechTarget

Best Sales Solution

  • ActiveCampaign for Sales, ActiveCampaign

Best Subscription Billing Solution

  • BillingPlatform, BillingPlatform

Best Upskilling of Workforce Development Solution

  • Cultivate, Perceptyx, Inc.

Best Work Management Platform

  • Moovila Activate, Moovila

 

2023 CODiE AWARDS BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP WINNERS 

Excellence in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Business Technology

  • Magnit, Magnit

Business Technology Leadership Award

  • uCertify, uCertify

Company of the Year

  • uCertify, uCertify

Customer Success Team of the Year

  • Kion, Kion

Most Innovative Tech Company 

  • Gradle Enterprise, Gradle Inc.

Tech Company to Watch 

  • Prezent, Prezent

 

Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Technology

The Lifetime Achievement Award in Business Technology, which celebrates individuals who have made significant long-term contributions to the industry – and are renowned for their reputation, leadership, vision, mentorship, career success and philanthropy, was presented to Phil Duff, SYSPRO co-founder and Executive Chairman.

 

About the SIIA CODiE™ Awards

The SIIA CODiE Awards is the only peer-reviewed program to celebrate the vision, talent, and advances in building quality products in the tech industry. Since 1986, thousands of products, services and solutions have been recognized for leading innovation and achieving excellence. For more information, visit https://siia.net/CODiE. 

 

About Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA)

SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 700 data, financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing, and connects learners and educators. Our diverse members manage the global financial markets, develop software that solves today’s challenges through technology, provide critical information that helps inform global businesses large and small, and innovate for better communication across the information ecosystem.

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SIIA communications contact:

codieawards@siia.net