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Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

Talented Learning

That’s because the LMS landscape has mushroomed to more than 1000 systems in recent years (also thanks to the rise of cloud computing). That’s one reason why we clarify buyer requirements in a formal RFP. When to issue an RFP (or not). Fortunately, there’s something for everyone. Who should we trust?

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Talented Learning’s Greatest Hits: 2017 Edition

Talented Learning

In this post, I try to help by shedding light on LMS “free trials” and sandboxes – another aspect of learning systems purchasing that has changed dramatically with the rise of cloud computing. #3 If you want to keep track of who is shaping the LMS market today and why they’re ahead of the pack, this is a must-read. #1

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18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018

Talented Learning

In 2017 we tracked more than 35 different mergers and acquisitions in the learning technology space. Decades of expensive LMS solutions gave way to a pricing revolution over the last 10 years, as cloud computing paved the way for low-cost LMS competitors that drove the overall price point down. iContracts acquired Educadium.