O’Reilly Celebrates Excellence in Technology Learning and Training for Fourth Annual O’Reilly Awards

BOSTON-September 23, 2025-O'Reilly, the premier source for insight-driven learning on technology and business, today announced the winners of the fourth annual O'Reilly Awards, a celebration of companies leveraging the O'Reilly learning platform for technology learning excellence. Winning entries this year come from organizations including Medidata Solutions, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., DANA Indonesia, Tavant, and Infosys for their innovative use of O'Reilly to promote a culture of learning, propel skills transformation, and stay at the forefront of established and emerging technologies.

"The achievements of this year's winners are a testament to the power of effective learning," said Laura Baldwin, president at O'Reilly. "It ignites innovation, builds business resilience, and cultivates a culture of growth. We are constantly inspired by how our users leverage O'Reilly's learning platform, and we are proud to recognize these accomplishments. Congratulations to all participating companies."

Winners and finalists of the fourth annual O'Reilly Awards include:

Most Effective User Onboarding Program
Gold: Medidata Solutions

Medidata has demonstrated a significant commitment to employee development and learning, as reflected in the 71% increase in user engagement on the O'Reilly platform from September 2024 to August 4, 2025. This collaboration has extended beyond simple access, with strategic initiatives that include introducing the platform during new-hire onboarding, hosting monthly demonstrations, and featuring content in company-wide newsletters. By fostering peer-to-peer learning through a dedicated Slack channel, Medidata has effectively enhanced the knowledge and skills of its employees and managers across various functions. This intentional and evolving partnership is equipping the workforce with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Silver: John Lewis Partnership

Best in Reskilling & Upskilling Transformation
Gold: ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
ABN AMRO used a dual "bottom-up" and "top-down" approach to successfully engage its large organization. It implemented a monthly themes initiative and hosted O'Reilly at its DevCon event to reach employees directly. Concurrently, it gained senior leadership buy-in by showcasing the platform's value, which created role models who openly promoted continuous learning. This comprehensive strategy resulted in a 180% increase in engaged users and a 48% rise in live event attendance, with skills in line with strategic capability initiatives.
Silver: DataArt

AI Integration Excellence
Gold: DANA Indonesia
DANA Indonesia exemplifies how thoughtful integration of AI can drive real, measurable impact. Leveraging O'Reilly's learning resources-from prompt engineering to GitHub Copilot best practices-the company empowered its teams to reduce patch cycles, boost test coverage, and accelerate feature delivery. DANA's commitment to innovation and continuous learning made it a standout partner on the journey to build an Indonesian cashless society.
Silver: NEQSOL Holding

Engineering Excellence
Gold: Tavant
Tavant redefined engineering excellence by embedding continuous learning at the heart of its culture. By leveraging the O'Reilly platform to build role-based pathways, drive AI-led upskilling, and integrate design thinking with agile practices, Tavant has empowered its engineers to deliver innovation at scale. This learning-led approach has not only accelerated certifications and project readiness but also set new benchmarks in delivery excellence and customer impact.
Silver: VML Enterprise Solutions

O'Reilly's Choice
Gold: Infosys
Infosys has excelled in building a robust cybersecurity program by embedding continuous learning at its core. Through initiatives like ISG Masterclasses, Cyber Talks, and reskilling talent from diverse domains, it's effectively addressed the cybersecurity skill gap. By leveraging O'Reilly's AI Academy, Superstreams, and deep technical content, Infosys has empowered its teams to stay ahead of evolving threats and deliver measurable business impact. The company's focus on cultivating a growth mindset and engaging new joiners early has created a culture where learning translates directly into stronger defenses, greater innovation, and lasting value for stakeholders.

For more information on the O'Reilly Awards winners and applicants, please visit https://www.oreilly.com/online-learning/oreilly-awards-winners-2025.html.

On October 29, O'Reilly will host a free live event recognizing the winners and giving them the opportunity to share the unique ways they're leveraging the O'Reilly learning platform to great success. Register at https://www.oreilly.com/live/2025-oreilly-awards.html.

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