Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

As an independent learning systems consultant , I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Keep in mind that I view the LMS landscape through an extended enterprise lens. Volume-based SaaS licensing models are the primary driver. Needless to say, business is brisk.

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eFront

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Recently, corporate training has broadened its focus from business’ employees to also include those in the “extended enterprise”. In this post, you will become familiar with extended enterprise training and why your company needs to invest in it. What is extended enterprise training? Why implement extended enterprise learning?

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Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

As an independent learning tech consultant, I hear questions like that all the time. If you need advice about learning technology (especially for extended enterprise needs), submit your question here. 1) When does it make sense to hire a software selection consultant? In fact, nearly 1000 vendors are on our radar!

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends , and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. However, it’s not the instant slam-dunk that some vendors may want you to believe – especially for extended enterprise learning. And there’s the rub.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all the high points. Every day, we interview vendors to understand their product strategy, features and roadmap. 21 Vendor Expansion and Consolidation Continue at a Brisk Pace. Most vendors excel in only one of these areas.

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Kapp Notes

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

It now looks like the large consultancy firm SAIC has purchased Forterra and is going to leverage the 3D capabilities as part of its offerings. SAIC fully intends to continue development and the commercial sale of the OLIVE platform to all interested parties – both in the public sector and in commercial, enterprise markets. “We

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Docebo

AUGUST 16, 2019

Today’s enterprise learning strategies require smart solutions that go beyond the capabilities of traditional tools. To understand how a Learning Platform will help improve enterprise learning objectives, you must first grasp what an LMS is, why it’s an essential tool, and how to get the most out of it. LMS Licensing Types.

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Talented Learning

JULY 19, 2016

If you’ve been following the news and analysis from Talented Learning, you know that the thriving 2016 LMS market is comprised of almost 700 vendors, whose solutions can be grouped unequally and imperfectly into corporate, academic, association and continuing education type LMSs. The Rogue Extended Enterprise LMS Buyer: Rarely in HR

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

So as you prepare for what’s ahead, join me as I reflect on topics that mattered most to the extended enterprise learning community in 2018. Although we don’t pretend to forecast the future, we do share first-hand observations about factors that influence extended enterprise learning systems. Thanks for reading!

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Among the more than 700 vendors participating in today’s LMS marketplace, we continue to see a wave of learning solutions designed to solve “niche” business challenges. 16 Licensing Levels Rise. Now it’s common to see LMS licensing in the range of $5/user/month or $60/user/year.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2018

But before I share details about what’s ahead, let’s take a quick look back: Setting the Stage for Extended Enterprise LMS Recognition. However, after 20 years of front-line experience with extended enterprise learning systems and content, I knew this space was real, profitable, large and growing rapidly.

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Limestone Learning

JANUARY 26, 2021

“ Heart, leaves, foliage ” by Bianca Mentil is licensed by Pixabay. PT: The Speed of Change: How Fast Is Your Enterprise Sales Team? Enterprise sales teams that can adapt and respond quickly to changing needs and trends will be well positioned to stay one step ahead of the competition. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 11 a.m.–12

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When we started Talented Learning nearly four years ago, our mission was to help clients find and use learning management systems that effectively support extended enterprise education. After all, the circumstances surrounding extended enterprise learning are vastly different from employee-related scenarios. Augment an LMS?

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

Often, these posts have 287 or more responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, given the overwhelming evidence provided in the original 2-sentence help request. They’ve hit a wall with features that don’t accomplish what a vendor promised. LMS vendors have vastly different licensing models.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 30, 2016

In the last decade, the rise of the SaaS business model, cloud technology and extended enterprise learning has opened the door to more than 650 new learning platforms. As an LMS selection consultant , I’ve had a front-row seat in the rapid shift toward specialization.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

So before we move on, I invite you to join me in revisiting this year’s most popular topics in extended enterprise learning. What Topics Were Most Popular in Extended Enterprise Learning? And why is open source gaining momentum as a foundation for extended enterprise learning ? RSVP FOR OUR JANUARY WEBINAR!

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

In the last two weeks as an LMS selection consultant, I have been on the receiving end of 24 hours of live LMS demos from eight different vendors. The vendors were competing for two unique, extended enterprise LMS opportunities. Selling LMSs is very tough in 2016 because of the plenitude and parity of vendor options.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Talk with consultants who’ve helped other organizations retool their learning programs. Some systems offer a licensing structure that lets you start small at a very reasonable cost. Vetting every vendor is impractical. 11) How important is finding the right vendor culture “fit”? Licensing structure.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2019

But when should organizations choose an open source LMS platform as the backbone for extended enterprise learning ? Red Hat is one of the original providers of enterprise open source software. Well, with traditional proprietary software , vendors tend to control what a solution can or cannot do to meet the needs of a business.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2015

At Talented Learning, an independent learning tech market research and consulting firm, we recently compiled an obnoxious 85 question survey detailing over 450 points of LMS business, market and functional data. We took the much tougher path and went to the LMS vendors one by one to get the best, most accurate and timely data.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 4, 2019

You’ll also hear why these advances are important – especially for extended enterprise education. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Open source learning platforms like Moodle have driven closed source LMS vendors to reduce their price points dramatically over the years. We’re not the only vendor that provides open source learning solutions.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Cost (55%) Avoiding vendor lock-in (40%) Ability to customize (70%) License flexibility (35%) Other (20%)? No license costs. This pressure on support vendors works in the customers favor. Moodle has a central team that works out of Moodle HQ – works more like a proprietary software vendor in that sense.

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Limestone Learning

DECEMBER 30, 2020

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

According to a MarketsandMarkets 5-year forecast published earlier this year, enterprise video investment is expected to continue growing at a compound average growth rate of 20.1% (from $16.34 Typically, communication with experts occurs via text messaging and offline channels but innovative vendors are adding live video to this mix.

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Talented Learning

OCTOBER 13, 2016

As I get deeper and deeper into the industry, I’m more convinced than ever that “focus” is the key LMS technology trend of today’s winning vendors. Unfortunately, it is too easy for LMS vendors and buyers to get lost in the “me too” feature race and fail to see the forest for the trees. I’ve heard there are 700 LMS vendors.

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Learning Visions

AUGUST 1, 2007

Most of that time, Ive worked for eLearning vendors: companies that design and develop eLearning programs for a wide variety of corporate clients. Ive served as instructional designer and project manager on programs for banks, airlines, department stores, consulting firms, construction companies, training companies, and more.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

When I stepped into the extended enterprise learning world 25 years ago, the concept of data-based decision-making was vastly different. Many learning organizations say analytics software is cost-prohibitive because the upfront licensing expense is too high, or they must invest too heavily in user training – or both.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 15, 2018

Extended enterprise learning content followed a similar path. All are opportunities my clients face in managing extended enterprise learning. Extended Enterprise Content Strategy. And in supporting diverse extended enterprise communities, the need for relevance and speed is especially critical. Content Curation.

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eFront

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

They prefer to sell licenses where the margins are higher and there are fewer headaches. It is not only the license that costs more, every interaction with Sumtotal whether for support or training is expensive. A no-vendor lock approach was imperative for them as they would like to be able to customize the product in great depth.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Today is a banner day for extended enterprise education , because today we’re unveiling the new face of learning systems excellence – The 2019 Talented Learning Awards! However, the extended enterprise is our lifeblood. Today we start with corporate extended enterprise systems. Why Is This Segment So Special?

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 30, 2018

On a regular basis, I’ll be interviewing some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the field of extended enterprise learning – including vendor executives, consultants, customers and more. Recent stats show that about 30% of software licenses go unused, or underused. To retain revenues from existing accounts.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2018

Unfortunately, this was an imperfect solution for extended enterprise learning, because customer data exists in a CRM and not a HRIS environment. There is only one chance to make a first impression, and this realization has raised the stakes for customer education sponsors as well as LMS vendors. Need Proven LMS Selection Guidance?

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights. For example, imagine you’re considering the purchase of an enterprise LMS to support employee skills development. Outline the best license model. Should You Purchase This LMS?

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Learnnovators

AUGUST 19, 2015

ABOUT SAHANA CHATTOPADHYAY (Social Learning & Collaboration Strategist, Performance Consultant Exploring Emergent Learning, Blogger). Sahana Chattopadhyay is a performance consultant and an L&D professional with 15 years of experience in the field of academia and organizational learning.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2020

Based on my work as an independent advisor to learning tech buyers and sellers , I’ve outlined 16 key extended enterprise learning trends and related predictions. Certainly, other factors are shaping the extended enterprise landscape – and we’ll dig into those as the year unfolds. 1) Industry Consolidation Rolls On.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 17, 2019

You may know me as an independent learning systems consultant. Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. But corporations found it difficult to shoehorn open source into their infrastructure – especially for extended enterprise learning. I learned a lot during those years.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

professional licenses and credentials are governed by state regulations. When planning for a new or updated LMS, it pays to assess your needs thoroughly before contacting vendors. Our research has identified more than 700 enterprise-level learning systems available today. In the U.S., Need Proven LMS Selection Guidance?

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