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APRIL 11, 2013

Maybe you see it as a component within a blended learning environment. Offers a multitude of services to customers. billion dollars in revenue – Q3 2012 (Engadget, 2012). I loved the term that vendors started to push in 2012 and continue to do so in 2013 – “scalability” It makes me laugh.

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LMS Blended Learning vendor Learning Management System 78

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

MLOAT - Multimedia Learning Object Authoring Tool. SCORM compliant learning object generator, customized editing interface, web based media player that works across multiple platforms, video/audio, image slides, text synchronization. One will be named – Best Course Authoring Tool of 2012.

eLearning Tools 85

eLearning Tools Authoring Compliance Training Flash to HTML5 Conversion 85

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

CBT Prior to online learning known then as WBT, and then the latter term of e-learning (vendors today, use it to refer to content that is online), there was CBT. CBT was the “new” and exciting way to learn. Why have a system to house courses, when ILT was the main way of learning and training?

Compliance Training 81

Compliance Training Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS 81

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NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Seems to show a level of customer service we have all come to expect when testing something or trying it out before we buy it. Customer friendly – No. I’ve talked in the past about pricing and some of the outrageous fees that authoring tool vendors are charging. Customer Service. E-Learning 24/7.

Authoring 68

Authoring SCATE Tools Assima 68

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MAY 18, 2012

In the past it was build it yourself (pricey) or find open source and customize it (could be pricey, but cheaper then complete build). The partner approach works this way: vendor A integrates Vendor B’s solution into their product. Forecast: Slow for 2012 growth. Social and Mobile Learning Platforms.

Virtual Classroom 66

Virtual Classroom News ILT vendor 66

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MARCH 30, 2012

To me its fuzzy math – and trust me, I’ve seen data from some vendors, that makes you wonder how in the heck are they claiming xyz, when the numbers show abc? I have heard from folks, including customers of specific systems – that they dislike their system, but stay with them. They fully customized my system.

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LMS Server vendor Calendar 73

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

19 Zenler Studio - I liked this product last year (2012) and I still find it quite favorable. FT- Another product I liked in 2012 and still like in 2013. and customized player. HTML5 support with PowerPoint (available only to ASA and Subscription customers). Custom branding. Works with smartphones. #19

Authoring Tools 74

Authoring Tools Authoring Flash to HTML5 Conversion Tools 74

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

The challenge though is that there are customers who have no desire and zero interest to use or have a TM in their system. Even if it is integrated at no additional charge, there are customers who will never use it. Continued increase in the number of vendors, regardless of size or target customer size (i.e Prediction.

News 73

News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

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MARCH 7, 2013

People who bought HD-DVD players – learn that they make great flying objects out of five story buildings. 2012 – Mobile video consumption rises up to 5.4 2013 - LMSs are not the only learning system in town. The new kids of the block (please no jokes here) are Video Learning Platforms. Custom domain.

Platform 88

Platform Video vendor Player 88

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JANUARY 10, 2012

The first segment is for buyers, potential and current customers. The second segment is for vendors – including insight from fellow vendors on various trade shows. I know there are people who will visit the conference’s expo section, where the vendors are listed, prior to the show. Hence, this guide.

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vendor ASTD Scanning e-learning vendor 66

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APRIL 14, 2015

Capterra’s LMS study, found 26% of folks were unhappy with their LMS (based on a survey of over 100 LMS customers). The big elephant in the room that we hear so many times and vendors love to pitch (to get you to their system), but rarely the vendors themselves will admit to – many have only themselves to blame.

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LMS vendor RFP Issue 40

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DECEMBER 29, 2014

World of Learning Conference – Birmingham, UK – Lots of potential here. Well organized – a must show for e-learning vendors in 2015. If I am a LMS vendor who is either exploring Europe, has clients in Europe or wants to have clients in Europe – you should be here. . Support is outstanding.

LMS 92

LMS SCORM vendor Microsoft 92

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

I re-affirmed it in my forecasts for 2012. Customize e-mails, maybe even include the ability to send via SMS (new). Cannot upload off the shelf content from a 3rd party vendor – say Rosetta Stone or Skillsoft or in some cases e-learning marketplaces. Okay, not something but SOMETHING.

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LMS CoursePark Learning Management System vendor 78

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JANUARY 18, 2012

Early Signs for 2012. This will become one of the biggest features in 2012 – especially with people wanting to create simulations without being an e-learning developer. By the end of 2012, I’m forecasting that SaaS will finally overtake Desktop – but it won’t be by much. Smart, very smart.

Authoring Tools 76

Authoring Tools Authoring Market Tools 76

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

E-Commerce. Customized skinning – albeit in today’s market there are some vendors who charge for skins – disgusting! Modules in 2012. Excluding the above, there are vendors out there who charge extra for. Learning management systems are growing at a huge rate. Forums and discussion boards.

LMS 74

LMS vendor Compliance Training Centra 74

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Vendors were saying, lets “wait on those&# or “our customers are not requesting them, so we are holding off&#. Social learning? Again, our customers aren’t asking for it, so we are just doing enough to appear that we are cutting edge. Not just a few vendors, the industry as a whole.

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vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69

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JULY 16, 2012

Unless your system is built on an open source platform (which exists for top two LMS vendors who offer it ) than the cost do go that route doesn’t make sense unless you have unlimited cash flow. Can I have a custom domain to go? There is an uptick in the number of vendors who are offering custom domains for customers.

Association Learning Management System 72

Association Learning Management System Trends Association LMS LMS 72

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JULY 23, 2012

Do these systems have customers with more than 10,000 users? If the system offers a robust customization front, then expect implementation time to be aligned to systems that cost more – i.e. depends on what is needed to be done and specs. Are there low cost systems for the education market? Mobile and Social.

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Low Cost Cost LMS Server 80

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

For those of uninitiated, Online Educa Berlin, is an e-learning conference geared towards higher education and with some corporate. If you are an e-learning vendor in the higher education space and doing or planning on doing business in Europe, this is the place to be. And yes, yes it was.

Conference 66

Conference Compliance Training Authoring Tools Online 66

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FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Anyway, not sure how that played out when they had some clients who moved from Absorb to SmartLab and then ended up going back to Absorb – not an ideal customer service move IMO. At the end of 2012, was #4, now it is #6. M-Learning offers online/offline synchronization. Easy to use. 6 IMC-AG Clix.

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SharePoint LMS vendor iPad 95

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FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Mobile Learning – yes you can view it on tablets and smartphones. As noted in Summer 2012, will enable online/offline synch with native iOS app – the next evolution of SCORM. Social Learning – No. While it offers some customizations, in general it typically lists. Additional Specs. IMO, not a big deal.

Productivity 71

Productivity Product Association Learning Management System Compliance Training 71

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Custom Themes. I have no problem recommending this system and have it listed as number 25 in my top 25 learning management systems of 2012. And frankly, that isn’t something most vendors would want. Manual accounts – easy to figure out. No login – easy to figure out. What about assistance in general?),

Totara 70

Totara Productivity Product Blended Learning 70