Part of this trend is less about the tablet being a better form factor than a smartphone but more about the tablet being a more practical and cost effective alternative to a standard issue laptop. MORE

With so many stakeholders in the extended enterprise value chain, an effective technology infrastructure is vital. Strong compliance LMS solutions are available from NetDimensions , BlueDrop , Compli , Cornerstone , eLogic Learning , Gyrus , Risc , Saba and SumTotal. MORE

This month's #LCBQ is the first with the Big Question Thought Leaders. It's been fun working with them and has definitely added a new spark. I'm hoping that others will join the effort. MORE

In fact, each of the “Four Horsemen” who rule the enterprise – namely SumTotal , Saba , Plateau & Geolearning – gave it a go in some way although no one outside their immediate customers or PR agencies seemed to notice. A.K.A. How our January 2010 Predictions Played Out! MORE

Now, to arrive at a manageable number of alternatives, you have to sub-divide the market into categories: Rapid tools ( Articulate , Captivate , Atlantic Link ) as opposed to whatever the others are called ( Authorware , Lectora , etc.). Tools that generate content that can be viewed on multiple platforms as opposed to tools which are built-in to an LMS/LCMS ( Moodle , Blackboard , Saba ) and depend on those platforms for delivery of the content. MORE

However, contemporary leaders who openly embrace conscious and authentic leadership styles such as Kevin Wilde, chief learning officer at General Mills, Jeff Weiner, CEO at LinkedIn, and Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer at Facebook, are re-envisioning effective principles developed by forerunners such as Bill George, formerly of Medtronic, and Daniel Goleman, father of the emotional intelligence theory. MORE

The most effective interfaces resemble a social media environment, or fit-in seamlessly with the overall digital customer experience. How successfully do they articulate customer needs and respond to these interests? Travis Hudelson – Saba. MORE

Cost Per Learner: Saba Centra Live was the highest followed by Adobe Acrobat Connect GoToMeeting comes in at the low end Do you believe you got a good ROI? Cammy Beans Learning Visions Musings on eLearning, instructional design and other training stuff. MORE

Saba acquired Halogen. Significant increase in sales effectiveness. Early adopters have introduced VR learning experiences effectively in a variety of scenarios: Training first responders in critical thinking skills for disasters. 10 Effective eCommerce Pays, Bigtime. MORE

Q: Saba, SumTotal, Cornerstone, Taleo, SuccessFactors must be the best because a lot of people buy these systems. Market themselves effectively. Q: I use Articulate, Rapid Intake and other 3rd party authoring tools, will they work in any LMS? How many of you have posted questions regarding LMSs on Quora, Linkedin or the various other social media sites available on the net? MORE

Saba Software acquired Lumesse. Popular vendors in this space include Cornerstone OnDemand, CrossKnowlege , Degreed , EdCast , eLogic Learning , Media Defined/NetExam , OnPoint Digital , PeopleFluent , Saba , Skilljar and Totara. Welcome to our 5th annual trends post! MORE

Others are articulating the issues well. Why buy Saba when you can get what you need from Moodle? I am growing weary of the shouting match termed the Great LMS Debate and don’t plan to waste any more breath on it. MORE

Lisa has more than 25 years of progressive experience building effective people programs in high profile companies across industries, including Consumer Goods, Publishing, High-Tech, and Healthcare. You’ll learn about topics such as: Research behind how EI enhances coaching effectiveness. MORE