The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology.
New York, London, Munich, Dubai — December 11, 2023 – DataArt, a global software engineering firm, is proud to announce its achievement of the coveted Brandon Hall Group Bronze award for excellence in the "Best Assessment, Survey, and Testing Solution" category within the "Leaders in Education Technology 2023."
DataArt's win was announced on December 7, 2023. The winners are listed at https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.
DataArt gained recognition for Skillotron, a gaming self-test platform designed for IT professionals covering two dozen broad categories, ranging from programming languages to project management, English for IT professionals, and geek culture. This innovative platform signifies a revolutionary approach to seamlessly integrating technical communities through the effective use of gamification, serving as a powerful tool for assessing the skills and knowledge of project partners. With its user-centric design, customizable features, client-focused approach, and innovative methods, Skillotron enhances user engagement and motivation. Consequently, DataArt has witnessed a significant impact, attracting over 30,000 active users into the company's engagement funnel.
Eugene Goland, President and CEO at DataArt, said:
"We're honored to receive the prestigious Brandon Hall Group Bronze award. It reflects DataArt's dedication to innovation and delivering top-notch solutions but also celebrates the success of Skillotron, which played a important role in achieving this milestone. This recognition inspires us to keep pushing the tech boundaries, ensuring we consistently provide unparalleled value to our clients globally."
Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, leader of the Excellence Awards program, said:
"In our 30th year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement technologies. We are proud to receive applications from a diverse range of organizations globally, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions."
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits.
Excellence Award winners are scheduled to be honored at Brandon Hall Group's HCM Excellence Conference, February 13-15, 2024, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners also will serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.
Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke, said:
"Our awards program is distinguished by the thorough evaluation process led by industry experts. Judges meticulously score each entry, and our executive leadership team at Brandon Hall Group reviews and validates the judging and scoring. The level of the award is solely determined by the number of points, ensuring a fair and unbiased recognition of excellence in technology."


