Toptal has been ranked the No. 1 most reliable professional services company in America on the America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026 list by @Newsweek and @StatistaCharts. The rankings are based on an independent survey of more than 80,000 evaluations submitted by 2,400 business decision-makers at America’s largest companies and scored on criteria including likelihood of recommendation and consistency of deliverables. In Newsweek’s ranking of 300 companies across all industries, Toptal took 10th place, right behind @BankofAmerica and @Oracle, which tied for 9th. As the most reliable professional services organization in America, Toptal, which ranked 11th in absolute rankings across all companies, placed well ahead of companies like Accenture (33), Deloitte (39), and Cognizant (66). We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes across tech services, AI services, data labeling and annotation, management consulting, managed services, and more—all executed by the top 3% of the world’s talent. Read more about the ranking here: rankings.newsweek.com/americ… #Reliability #ProfessionalServices #FutureOfWork

At #AutoTech2026, Toptal joined @awscloud for a conversation with Mahendra Muli, Worldwide Head of Connected Vehicle Experience, about the future of intelligent mobility. Mahendra and Toptal's Director of Cloud Services, TJ Urglavitch, discussed what it takes to move from raw vehicle data to meaningful customer experiences and what separates the automakers building lasting loyalty from those still catching up.

At #AutoTech2026, Toptal joined @awscloud for a conversation with Mahendra Muli, Worldwide Head of Connected Vehicle Experience, about the future of intelligent mobility. Mahendra and Toptal's Director of Cloud Services, TJ Urglavitch, discussed what it takes to move from raw vehicle data to meaningful customer experiences and what separates the automakers building lasting loyalty from those still catching up.

Toptal announces the acquisition of Adeva, a global IT #talentnetwork of rigorously vetted developers, engineers, architects, and consultants. By uniting these two networks grounded in exceptional expertise, we're better positioned to deliver cross-functional solutions for our clients' mission-critical projects. Read more at: topt.al/QncMxy

Healthcare #cybersecurity isn’t just about systems; it’s about protecting patients, especially as #AI enters care. @iRhythmTech CISO Orus Dearman joins Toptal’s Zohra Ibrahimi on the Executive Guidance podcast to discuss how healthcare organizations balance innovation with real-world patient security. Listen now: topt.al/jQcr8Q

For businesses, #digitalaccessibility isn't just about compliance; it's a way to build better products and reach more customers. Toptal’s Zohra Ibrahimi shares how companies like @Apple, @Airbnb, and @Barclays prove that treating accessibility as a core product capability expands market reach, strengthens customer trust, and drives innovation. Read the full article here: topt.al/r7cq74

On the Executive Guidance Podcast, @Prudential’s VP of Growth & Channel Activation Matt Diiorio explains why growth in large organizations comes down to alignment to business outcomes, not just marketing activity. He joins Toptal Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead Jeff Gangemi to discuss how modern #marketing teams drive revenue by focusing on measurable impact and building the right operating models. Listen now: topt.al/VzcKXj

Toptal’s High-skilled Job Report for Q1 2026 highlights a divergence in the labor market: Demand for experienced remote and hybrid technology and professional services talent continues to grow, even as the broader #jobmarket slows and tech layoffs rise. Drawing on proprietary global data, this report uncovers how AI adoption and economic volatility are reshaping the workforce. To explore the full report, including projections for Q2 2026, visit this page: topt.al/eXcdBP

What does modern #CISO leadership look like in an AI-driven world? Brad Moldenhauer, VP and CISO in Residence at leading cloud security company @zscaler, joins Toptal Cyber and Information Security Practice Lead Zohra Ibrahimi on the Executive Guidance podcast to explore how today’s CISOs must balance risk and growth in the age of #AI. Listen now: topt.al/BNcD2A

As brands strive to reach a wide audience, content distribution is increasingly critical. Noah Greenberg, Co-founder and CEO of Stacker, a platform that connects brands like Sofi and Redfin with a broad variety of media outlets, joins Toptal’s Growth and Digital #Marketing Practice Lead Jeff Gangemi on the Executive Guidance podcast to unpack how brand authority, data-driven storytelling, and smart #contentdistribution turn content into a real growth engine. Listen now: topt.al/rwc7NB

A recent @USATODAY article highlights how AI is fundamentally changing the way companies engage entry-level talent. Toptal Chief Economist Erik Stettler notes that companies increasingly value professionals who can bridge AI with business context, bringing the creativity and judgment AI lacks. This shift in how companies evaluate talent aligns with the findings in Toptal’s High-skilled Job Report, which shows growing demand for talent that can combine AI fluency with domain expertise. Read the full USA Today article: usatoday.com/story/money/202… #FutureOfWork #AI #AItalent

At NRF 2026, Toptal joined The Estée Lauder Companies for a podcast conversation with Rakesh Srinivasan, Global SVP of Data & Analytics, AI, and Emerging Tech. Rakesh and Toptal’s GM of Consumer Products and Services, Chris Daniel, discussed the impact of AI on the beauty industry and the inflection point the industry is facing due to disruptive forces like brand fatigue and fragmented shopper journeys. Listen to the full episode here: rethink.industries/podcast/m… #NRF2026 #Leadership #Innovation

A recent @Forbes article on how AI is reshaping the way value is measured at work reflects a shift we’re seeing across the talent market. Demand for experienced, highly qualified professionals remains strong, but expectations have changed. Increasingly, value is defined by how human judgment and experience are applied in AI-augmented environments. This aligns with insights from Toptal’s High-Skilled Job Report: demand is shifting toward high-skilled professionals who can pair AI fluency with experience and domain expertise to drive outcomes. Read the full Forbes article here: forbes.com/sites/niritcohen/… #FutureOfWork #AI #TalentMarket

#AI search is reframing how buyers research, decide, and convert. On the latest Executive Guidance episode, Scrunch’s Head of Marketing Kevin White joins Toptal’s Growth and Digital Marketing Practice Lead, Jeff Gangemi, to unpack how #LLMs reframe intent, why structure beats scale, and how brands can adapt to AI-driven search. Listen now: topt.al/NncKR5

In Davos, Toptal CEO Taso Du Val, alongside @AnthropicAI CEO Dario Amodei, @ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott, and David O. Sacks, Chair of the President of the United States Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, shared perspectives on how AI is reshaping the global job market. Toptal is currently seeing job demand rise in several areas as a result of AI. Read more in the @FortuneMagazine article here: fortune.com/2026/01/23/davos… #WEF26 #Leadership #AI

In Davos, Toptal hosted the Entrepreneurs Lunch at Goals House, where our CEO Taso Du Val joined visionaries like @MiroHQ CEO Andrey Khusid, @unity founder David Helgason, and @BBC Head of Future World Design Manon Dave. Together, they shared stories of how creative applications of AI are solving today's challenges and shaping the future of business and society. #WEF26 #Leadership #AI

At #WEF2026 Annual Meeting in Davos, Toptal joined global leaders like Canadian Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and US Secretary of Commerce @howardlutnick to engage in an insightful dialogue about today’s most pressing issues, including the responsible implementation of #AI at scale. Toptal CEO Taso Du Val spoke at the @FortuneMagazine Global Leadership Dinner and engaged with executives from leading organizations, including @PwC Global Chairman Mohamed Kande and @PublicisSapient CEO Nigel Vaz, discussing how AI-driven innovation is transforming industries and driving systemic change.

Toptal has acquired No Single Individual, a talent platform known across the advertising industry for connecting agencies with rigorously vetted independent talent in advertising, brand, creative, and social. By integrating NSI into Toptal, we’re expanding our ability to help agencies scale with curated teams that drive results and achieve industry recognition. Read more here: topt.al/zNcrrD

#Laravel 12, the web’s most-used PHP framework, refines #API development with modern tooling, cleaner syntax, and a developer-first philosophy. In this hands-on guide, Toptal developer Alex Braden shows how to build, secure, and test RESTful APIs with Laravel’s latest features. See the full article here: topt.al/MZcm7d

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technology challenge, it’s also a human one. On Executive Guidance, @Yahoo's Director of Security GRC, Steven Asifo, joins Toptal’s Cyber and Information Security Practice Lead, Zohra Ibrahimi, to explore how #Security leaders can move beyond fear and compliance to build real engagement, better habits, and stronger security culture. Listen now: topt.al/j7cQvR