Rival (formerly SilkRoad Technology)

Illinois-based Rival (formerly SilkRoad Technology) is a global provider of cloud-based HR software that supports hiring, onboarding, and ongoing talent development.

Under the Rival brand, the platform now emphasizes consistent performance and stable agility, giving talent teams tools that adapt as their organizations grow.

SilkRoad’s long-standing talent management suite (previously the SilkRoad Life Suite) has been unified under the Rival name to offer a more streamlined experience across recruiting, onboarding, and retention workflows.

This shift focuses on helping HR leaders remove friction from key talent processes rather than managing disconnected systems.

Organizations using SilkRoad/Rival solutions include seismic services provider ION Geophysical, medical device company Ulthera, and systems engineering firm Amyx, Inc. These customers rely on the technology to handle complex workforce needs while maintaining a consistent, predictable HR infrastructure.