Handheld Learning

Etech Group has won the prestigious CODiE Award in the United States for Best Mobile Software Solution for its innovative Studywiz Mobile educational platform that gives students access to online learning anytime, anywhere.

The CODiE awards is considered the American software industry’s ‘Oscar awards’ and is a yearly presentation by the US Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) for development excellence in the software industry.

The awards were announced yesterday at a gala dinner in San Francisco before industry executives and recognised Studywiz Mobile as ‘outstanding achievement and vision in the software and information industry’.

The CODiE Awards is the industry’s only peer-reviewed awards program and rewards the most impressive software product and services in the market.

“We are absolutely thrilled with the international recognition of our world leading technology, which not only acknowledges it as the best mobile education solution available but the best mobile software solution overall,” said Geoff Elwood, CEO of Etech Group, makers of Studywiz.

“Studywiz Mobile beat strong competition to win this award, including an Adobe Systems product, and we are proud to be leading the way in providing a powerful 21st century learning solution on mobile technology.”

Through receiving this award, Studywiz Mobile is recognised for its ease of use, visual aesthetics, user interface and overall user experience.

Bob Longo, Executive Vice President of Etech Group, “It is a huge honour to be named a CODiE Winner in the Best Mobile Category. We saw the importance of mobility in the education market and has made significant investments in the design and development of our Studywiz learning environment for mobile devices.”

“Mobile computing in education is a hot area. It allows students to extend learning outside the classroom whether that is on the bus home or on a field trip. Mobile devices provide affordable and convenient ways to allow learning to take place anywhere, anytime on any number of low cost devices.”

SIIA President, Ken Wasch noted  "Now in its 24th year, the CODiE Awards continue to recognize those companies providing the best new technology products and services across a broad array of industries." 

"In addition, its winners are a prolific testament to the power of technology to deliver innovative solutions to businesses and consumers. SIIA warmly congratulates all of the winners and nominees of the CODiE Awards, whose innovation is essential for continuing America's leadership in the global knowledge economy."