LIVRESQ, the e-learning editor developed by Ascendia, has been selected as a finalist in the "Local Software Product of the Year" category at the ANIS Gala 2025 – the Excellence Awards for the Romanian IT Industry. This prestigious nomination highlights an exceptionally innovative Romanian educational software product, confirming Ascendia's expertise in e-learning and the product’s significance in the education digitalization market. Out of 85 projects submitted by 48 companies, only 27 projects from 18 companies reached the final, with LIVRESQ being one of them, alongside other remarkable technological solutions. With a user base surpassing 120,000 educational content creators, Ascendia’s platform stands out as a leading Romanian software product in the e-learning industry.
Technological innovation in e-learning, recognized nationally
The nomination of LIVRESQ at the ANIS Gala 2025 reflects the technological innovation that Ascendia has brought to the e-learning field. The platform allows the creation of interactive lessons and online courses without requiring programming skills, intuitively integrating interactive multimedia elements (text, images, video, animations, quizzes). Ascendia has consistently invested in product development—from a user-friendly interface to advanced functionalities such as SCORM compatibility (international e-learning standard) and integration of cutting-edge AI technologies for content generation. These features have turned LIVRESQ into one of Romania’s most popular platforms for creating online courses. Being a finalist in the "Local Software Product of the Year" category confirms that Ascendia’s solution stands at the forefront of local educational software innovation.
About ANIS Gala 2025 and the significance of IT industry awards
The ANIS Gala 2025 marks the 11th edition of the annual competition "Excellence Awards of the IT Industry," organized by ANIS – the Employers' Association of the Software and Services Industry in Romania. ANIS is the representative organization of the Romanian IT sector, bringing together over 150 member companies with more than 25 years dedicated to supporting the industry. ANIS awards cover 9 judged categories, ranging from educational programs and sustainability initiatives to top local and international software products. This year's finalists have been selected for their excellence and impact, with winners set to be announced on April 2nd, 2025, during the ANIS Gala, concluding the ANIS International Summit. The "Local Software Product of the Year" category highlights the best software products developed in Romania, emphasizing the importance of local innovations within the tech ecosystem. The presence of LIVRESQ on this shortlist of finalists confirms that education digitalization is recognized as a key area by the local IT industry.
Ascendia – a leader in Romanian educational software
The nomination of LIVRESQ confirms Ascendia's expertise in e-learning and its role as an innovator in Romania’s educational software market. Ascendia is the first e-learning company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange and one of the leading developers of digital educational solutions and content at a national level. For over 15 years, the Ascendia team has innovated in educational technology, providing schools, companies, and organizations with effective tools for the digitalization of education. LIVRESQ represents the spearhead of these efforts—a mature, robust product resulting from Ascendia's extensive know-how accumulated in previous e-learning projects, continually refined according to users' needs. The platform offers a comprehensive ecosystem: an online editor for courses and lessons, the ability to publish created content in the LIVRESQ Library (for anytime, anywhere access), and learner progress monitoring options. This integrated approach was instrumental in gaining recognition from the ANIS jury—LIVRESQ successfully blends cutting-edge technology with significant practical utility in education.
The significance of recognition within the IT industry
For Ascendia, being among the finalists of the ANIS Gala 2025 holds great significance. It is validation from the national IT industry, certifying that the company’s solutions address current challenges and meet standards of excellence. Educational software occupies a central place in society's digital transformation, and the recognition received underscores Ascendia’s impact on educational innovation. This acknowledgment strengthens Ascendia’s reputation as a trusted partner in digitalization and innovation projects (both in educational and corporate environments), motivating the team to continue developing globally competitive products. Regardless of the final results announced at the gala in April, the nomination of LIVRESQ itself represents a notable success. Ascendia expresses gratitude to the ANIS organizers and jury for this honor and congratulates its team and partners for contributing to this achievement. At the same time, the company reaffirms its commitment to investing in new functionalities and technologies, keeping LIVRESQ at the forefront of e-learning solutions and promoting excellence in the Romanian IT industry.