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Acquistions – Someone had an idea

eLearning 24-7

Someone came up with the idea of a LMS. Someone came up with the term LMS – albeit Jay Cross (RIP) is said to be that person; however, this is debatable. Then Cornerstone came along and bought SumTotal for peanuts, which was a good idea, and here we are with SumTotal.

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History of the LMS

eLearning 24-7

To understand the history of the LMS, there are five items that drove it. 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. The LMS The player for online learning and WBT? CBT (Computer-Based Training).

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2017 Talented Learning LMS Awards: Best of the Best

Talented Learning

As 2017 draws to a close, the learning community is buzzing with chatter. It’s time again for the annual Talented Learning LMS Awards! The Talented Learning Awards are not a money-making affair for us. The Talented Learning LMS Awards are not chosen by marketers, or designed for marketers.

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Meridian Expands Leadership Team with Learning Industry Experts

Meridian

Meridian’s new team members include: Kai Lou, Vice President of Client Services – Kai has over 15 years of experience in the learning management systems space from his long tenure at Blackboard. Prior to Blackboard, Ken held public sector sales roles at Saba and SumTotal Systems. and Plateau Systems. “We

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Best LMS? 2016 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards

Talented Learning

It is not easy choosing the best LMS for 2016. That’s because the learning management systems market has never been stronger or more diverse. LMS specialists of every size, shape and focus continue to enter the space with impressive new capabilities. Finding the Best LMS in a Complex World.

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Extended Enterprise Compliance: Mapping the Ecosystem

Talented Learning

The following components are necessary for a successful business compliance foundation: LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM – Contractor companies, hiring clients and content companies all rely on LMS solutions to manage their compliance training courses, learning requirements, reporting and analytics. First Name *.

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2015 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Award Recipients

Talented Learning

Learning management systems didn’t die. Quick LMS History. Corporate LMSs were invented almost 30 years ago to manage and report on the training and compliance of their employees and contractors. Every LMS tried to be all things to all types of customers in all industries. Our Research and Process.