Absorb Recognized as a Global Leader in Learning Technology by Fosway, Talented Learning and G2 in 2025
Continues its momentum as the world's fastest-growing learning technology company, driven by AI-powered innovation, unmatched customer satisfaction, and enterprise-scale impact
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CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Absorb Software, the leading global AI-driven learning platform provider, today announced it has been named a Core Leader with an Excelling Trajectory on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems, securing the best-ranking position within the Core Leader quadrant. The company was also recognized as a 'Powerhouse Learning System' in Talented Learning's 2025 RightFit Grid, the highest level for All-Purpose Learning Systems, and earned the #1 spot in the Enterprise Relationship Index for Corporate LMS in G2's 2025 Spring Reports.
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The Fosway 9-Grid™, Europe's leading industry analysis for learning systems, evaluates vendors on Performance, Potential, Market Presence, TCO, and Trajectory. Absorb, as the only leading provider in the Excelling trajectory in the grid, alongside its placement at the top of Core Leader quadrant, highlights the company's success in transforming the learning landscape. The company offers intuitive, immersive, and personalized experiences powered by industry-leading generative AI capabilities. Its superior platform, combined with exceptional customer service, solidifies Absorb's position as the world's fastest growing learning technology company.
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'We live in a working world that never stops changing in response to the needs of the workforce; enterprises must look to build agile, future-ready teams,' said David Wilson, CEO, Fosway Group. 'Absorb continues to grow its position as a Core Leader in the learning systems landscape by providing intelligent, highly configurable solutions that support workforce development and external training at scale. Their investment in AI, people-based learning and skills-focused innovation also sees them advance to an Excelling trajectory this year.'
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Talented Learning's RightFit Grid™ highlights solutions by functionality, scalability, and specialization. Absorb's Powerhouse placement reflects its proven ability to deliver flexible, AI-powered learning experiences for both organizations' internal needs—like onboarding, compliance, and leadership—and external audiences, including partner enablement and customer education. With support for multi-tenancy, custom branding, mobile learner experiences, and deep integrations, Absorb offers the flexibility, scale, and strategic fit today's growth-driven organizations demand.
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'Absorb Software stands out as a powerhouse in the learning technology space, offering one of the most versatile and AI-driven platforms today. Their strength lies in delivering meaningful, personalized learning across diverse audiences—earning them a leading spot in our RightFit Grid for enterprise-focused LMS solutions,' said John Leh, CEO and Lead Analyst, Talented Learning.
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