Today another major shift takes place in the talent management systems market: SumTotal Systems announced the acquisition of GeoLearning. Background: SumTotal Systems is the largest provider of learning management systems today (and also a major provider of integrated talent management systems). In our LMS 2011 research we show that before this acquisition SumTotal had 9% total market share in the LMS market, and now with this acquisition grows its market share to 12.5%. The acquisition of GeoLearning makes sense for several reasons. MORE >>

Today SumTotal Systems, one of the largest (privately held) providers of learning and talent management software, announced the acquisition of both Accero (global complex payroll provider) and CyberShift (mid-sized provider of time and attendance, expense management, and contingent workforce management software). Research members can read our detailed bulletin on SumTotal and this acquisition tomorrow.). Background: SumTotal is now the largest provider of learning management software and one of the largest providers of talent management software. Integrating the Parts. MORE >>

Most of the time (as is the case with Oracle) these are different products. know the folks from CornerStone and their product does some really interesting things. For the past several years during selection I've found that they trail Saba and SumTotal on needed capabilities and they were hard to use for particular tasks that were important to the clients involved. As these systems catch up, this will make the market really hard for Saba and SumTotal. Over the past few years, they've been able to fend of Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP through superior products. MORE >>

mean besides making additional money, I would never want to have their name on the platform. On the home page the product is able to recommend courses based on what courses have been started and completed – per user. While the UI is vastly improved, on the admin side it needs a slight touch – but don’t get wrong the product is doable and nice. Platforms for higher education and K-12. video learning platform hits the rankings. Video learning platform – you might be asking what in the heck is that? Saba: See SumTotal. K-12). MORE >>

With a flurry of acquisitions and many new technologies now available for learning, it is increasingly difficult for a corporate training manager to develop an integrated learning platform. These companies set in place an explosion of innovation to build e-learning platforms. These original e-learning platforms managed digital content, competency models, and offered customized portals to let companies brand and customize their learning experience. Many were underfunded, but still built great products focused on addressing this rapidly growing market. billion. The $1.8 MORE >>