Speexx wins "outstanding Service Provider" Award from Training Magazine China. Published on: July 1, 2026 Shanghai, China - Speexx, the leading platform for people development, has been named "Outstanding Service Provider" at the 2026 Corporate Training and Development Annual Conference in China, recognizing its role in helping organizations build the communication and leadership skills needed for global business success. Speexx was selected through public voting by Elite Alliance certified organizations, with evaluation centered on two core criteria: brand reputation and professional recognition. The result reflects endorsement from both the market and enterprise clients. Recognized for impact and market trust. Among hundreds of competing organizations, Speexx stood out for its AI-powered, expert-led approach to digital learning. The company's people development platform brings together business coaching, language training, mentoring, and intercultural development in one digital ecosystem, helping global organizations deliver personalized learning at scale while integrating seamlessly with existing HR and learning systems. The award underscores growing market recognition for Speexx in China and across international markets, where companies are increasingly looking for scalable, localized solutions that support workforce transformation, cross-border collaboration, and long-term business performance. "Few markets have shaped the future of workforce development as rapidly as China," said Jörg Koberling, Founder and CEO of Speexx. "Being recognized by one of the country's most respected voices in corporate learning is a meaningful milestone for Speexx. It reflects the credibility we have earned in the market and reinforces our commitment to supporting Chinese organizations as they develop globally connected, future-ready workforces." This combination of global reach, local market expertise, and intercultural capability positions Speexx as the partner of choice for companies operating across borders. About Training Magazine. Published by Xinhua Newspaper Media Group, Training Magazine is one of China's leading corporate training and talent development publications. With a focus on enterprise learning, organizational development, and workforce transformation, it is recognized for its extensive reach, professional standards, and strong influence across both public and private sectors. Its annual Corporate Training and Development Conference brings together industry leaders, enterprise decision-makers, and solution providers, and its awards program is widely regarded as a benchmark for excellence in China's corporate learning ecosystem. About Speexx. Speexx is a Time Magazine Top Edtech company and the leading platform for people development in the digital workplace. It provides business coaching, corporate language training, intercultural programs, strategic mentoring services, and skills assessment to large organizations, fully integrated with client people tech and delivered in a secure online environment. Trusted by 1,800+ organizations and 8 million users globally, Speexx delivers 350,000 one-to-one sessions each year in 50+ languages. The platform meets GDPR and CCPA requirements, holds ISO, TISAX, and AZAV certifications, and maintains essential ESG and CSR standards, and has earned over 200 industry awards. Founded in 2012, Speexx has a global team of 2,800 staff and coaches. Press contact:

Speexx named "Professional Development Platform of the Year" in 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards. Published on: June 24, 2026 Munich, Germany - Speexx, the leading platform for people development, has been named "Professional Development Platform of the Year" in the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its continued impact in shaping how global organizations approach workforce development. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards, now in their eighth year, recognize innovation, performance, and impact across the global educational technology landscape. Conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization, this year's award program attracted a record number of nominations from companies across more than 20 countries. Speexx was recognized for its integrated, AI-powered platform, which combines business coaching, language training, intercultural development, and mentoring within a unified digital hub. Designed for enterprise environments, the platform supports continuous, personalized skill development aligned with business needs, while integrating seamlessly into existing HR and learning systems to ensure consistency and scalability across global organizations. Advancing ai-powered, integrated people development. Through its global network of trainers and coaches, and AI-powered tools including Speexx Talk(TM) and Speexx AI Coaching, Speexx delivers workforce development programs that are highly personal, measurable, and scalable across languages, regions, and functions. "Speexx is redefining people development for large, global organizations. Most professional development platforms focus on isolated learning modules and offer one-size-fits-all eLearning tools. However, real change comes from awareness, not instruction - the way we think, decide, and relate. Coaching works when people feel seen, heard, and challenged," said Steve Johansson, managing director, EdTech Breakthrough. "By fusing AI innovation, human expertise, and enterprise-grade infrastructure, Speexx empowers companies to future-proof their talent and thrive in an increasingly complex, global workplace. We're pleased to acknowledge Speex with 'Professional Development Platform of the Year.'" Supporting workforce transformation at scale. As organizations continue to navigate increasing complexity - from distributed teams to evolving skill requirements - integrated approaches to people development are becoming essential. Speexx addresses these challenges by bringing together multiple dimensions of professional growth within one cohesive platform, enabling organizations to align development initiatives more closely with business outcomes. "This award is a strong recognition of the direction we believe professional development must take," said Armin Hopp, Founder of Speexx. "For global organizations, learning and development can no longer sit in separate boxes. People need support that reflects how they actually work: across cultures, roles, teams, and markets. Speexx brings these dimensions together in one AI-powered platform, with the human expertise and enterprise infrastructure needed to make development both personal and scalable." More than 1,800 organizations worldwide rely on Speexx for language training, business coaching, and skills development, supporting workforce transformation through scalable and measurable learning solutions. About EdTech Breakthrough. Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program recognizes excellence in educational technology products, companies, and individuals. The awards highlight breakthroughs across categories including corporate learning, adaptive learning, language training, and career preparation. About Speexx. Speexx is a Time Magazine Top Edtech company and the leading platform for people development in the digital workplace. It provides business coaching, corporate language training, intercultural programs, strategic mentoring services, and skills assessment to large organizations, fully integrated with client people tech and delivered in a secure online environment. Trusted by 1,800+ organizations and 8 million users globally, Speexx delivers 350,000 one-to-one sessions each year in 50+ languages. The platform meets GDPR and CCPA requirements, holds ISO, TISAX, and AZAV certifications, and maintains essential ESG and CSR standards, and has earned over 200 industry awards. Founded in 2012, Speexx has a global team of 2,800 staff and coaches. Press contact:

Speexx launches Online Language Training for Railway Staff to support safer, multilingual rail operations. Speexx, the leading people development platform, has announced the launch of Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff, a specialized digital language training solution designed for railway professionals working in multilingual, safety-critical and cross-border environments. The new solution combines industry-specific e-learning, virtual group lessons, language assessment, curated railway content, and AI-enabled speaking practice through Speexx Talk(TM). It supports rail operators, infrastructure organizations, public transport providers, and railway service companies in building the language skills their teams need for operational communication, passenger interaction, cross-border collaboration, and professional development. Built for the Realities of Railway Work Railway organizations operate in a highly regulated, multilingual environment where clear communication is essential. Teams need to communicate across roles, locations, languages, and borders, often under time pressure and with safety implications. At the same time, Europe is actively discussing how to reduce language barriers in cross-border rail. RailNetEurope's Language Programme focuses on more efficient international train operations through improved communication, while the European Union Agency for Railways supports the European Commission on common requirements for vocational education, competence assessment, and staff certification. The current debate around the Train Drivers Directive has also brought the question of language competence and cross-border mobility back onto the European rail agenda. Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff helps organizations prepare for this changing environment with scalable, role-relevant language learning that reflects the communication needs of railway professionals. Human-Curated Railway Content, Enhanced by AI The training covers fundamental railway knowledge for professionals across the sector and includes thousands of exercises, plus a dedicated library of specialized and curated railway content. The content is developed and reviewed by humans, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and practical value for learners. Speexx Talk(TM) adds AI-enabled conversation practice to help learners build confidence in realistic, job-related scenarios. Learners can practice speaking, receive instant feedback, and strengthen their communication skills in a safe digital environment before applying them on the job. Unlike generic language training, Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff focuses on the terminology, situations, and communication patterns that matter in rail, from operational coordination and safety-related exchanges to customer-facing conversations and everyday collaboration. Designed for Multilingual Railway Teams Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff is available in 30+ languages, supporting both English as a shared language for international collaboration and local language learning for country-specific operations. The solution can be adapted for different learner groups, including: * Train drivers and operational staff * Station and customer service teams * Onboard personnel * Traffic control and coordination teams * Technical and maintenance staff * Safety, compliance, and training teams * Multilingual frontline and deskless workers With mobile access, virtual group lessons, e-learning modules, language assessment, and enterprise reporting, the solution is built for distributed railway workforces and can be integrated into existing learning ecosystems. Proven Experience with Leading European Rail Operators Speexx already partners with major European railway organizations, including SBB, BLS, and DB Cargo, to deliver role-specific language training, language assessment, e-learning, and live online training for multilingual railway teams. In its work with SBB, Speexx supported a tailored, mobile-accessible language training program for multiple target groups, including safety-related communication and role-specific expertise. The program combined e-learning modules, online workshops, and virtual group lessons with integration into SBB's learning systems. This experience gives Speexx a strong foundation for helping railway organizations scale language training across teams, functions, and countries while keeping learning relevant to the operational context. A European Solution for a More Connected Rail Sector "Rail is one of Europe's most important connectors, but language remains one of the barriers to smoother cross-border operations," said Beate Gallist, Head of Product at Speexx. "With Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff, organizations can build the communication skills their people need for safer collaboration, better passenger service, and more flexible multilingual operations. This is not generic business language adapted for rail. It is sector-specific language training built around the real work of railway professionals." Speexx Online Language Training for Railway Staff is available to organizations worldwide and can be deployed as part of broader ai-enabled language training, onboarding, compliance, frontline development, and talent mobility programs. About Speexx Speexx is a leading people development platform for the digital workplace, offering corporate language training, business coaching, mentoring, intercultural programs, AI coaching, and skills assessment for large organizations. Speexx supports more than 1,800 organizations and 8 million users worldwide with secure, enterprise-ready solutions delivered in 30+ languages. Speexx integrates with client people technology and supports international organizations with scalable learning experiences, reporting, compliance, and learner support. The company meets GDPR and CCPA requirements, holds ISO, TISAX, and AZAV certifications, and has received more than 200 industry awards.