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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. I never tested it, but they noted it.

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eFront as a SumTotal alternative

eFront

The client was using SumTotal as its backbone LMS and was in need of a comprehensive and efficient alternative solution. Why change from SumTotal. The decision to move away from SumTotal was not an easy one. SumTotal is one of the leaders in the LMS space for numeral reasons. Cost of ownership.

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Docebo: The hottest learning tech company in years

Docebo

Not only do companies buy learning tools to train and upskill employees, but many companies also sell learning as a product. In fact, for whatever product you sell there is likely an opportunity to sell training that helps make your product more useful, helpful, or valuable. Hundreds of other companies do the same.

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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? It was a university.

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Skillsoft buying SumTotal – My Take

eLearning 24-7

Like many of you, I was surprised to find out that Skillsoft is in the process of acquiring SumTotal. The reason for the acquisition at least from a press release and information on the purchase (and available for viewing on the Skillsoft site), screams of HCM (Human Capital Management). Getting back to Skillsoft and SumTotal.

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Going to LTUK2022? My Guide on Which vendors to check out

eLearning 24-7

The challenge with each of these events is that there are a lot of vendors pitching their systems, content, consulting firm, e-learning tool and other items, and you as the person walking the floor doesn’t necessarily know who to look at, who to seriously consider and who to avoid. The Guide of Me. Expert 101.

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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.