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DECEMBER 9, 2010

If you are an e-learning vendor exploring the SBM do not take them lightly, a few are slowly entering my 2nd trend. LMS vendors are targeting companies who have distributors/wholesalers/resellers/sales agents/etc. Marketplaces & Exchanges by LMS/Learning Portal Vendors. their system.

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Trends Flash to HTML5 Conversion vendor e-learning vendor 69

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JUNE 10, 2011

Recently, I conducted an emerging technology survey related to e-learning and the results show that end users are utilizing technology more then ever before and are seeking product features that LMS and content authoring tools, do not offer at this current time. With an increase in e-learning sales a, projections of 7.1

Authoring Tools 77

Authoring Tools Augmented Reality Flash to HTML5 Conversion LCMS 77

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. While many systems have offered in the past e-comm modules, these systems created solutions/features within their LMS for an “extended enterprise&# or as one puts it “channel product management&# capabilities. These standout to me. Categories. LCMSs are dead.

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LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

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JUNE 20, 2011

The LMS/LCMS/Learning Portal market continues to be strong. In my latest directory, 393 LMS vendors – global, of which 34 or so are open source systems. Folding up shop and switching to a new market: Talent/Performance Management, new product lines not tied to e-learning, services. It was a myth.

Social Networks 72

Social Networks Trends LMS vendor 72

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JULY 27, 2011

Go to some vendor sites and try to figure out what exactly are they offering. Their sites seem more interested in pitch and filler rather then showing the product and its key features or functions. Not only do you see this on their sites, but in their materials. Marketing. A huge problem in the space. Bottom Line.

Association Learning Management System 78

Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

On a surf expedition the other week, I came across a LMS vendor who was not pitching their product or selling their service, but rather was providing unbiased information on tablets and how they will revolutionize e-learning. E-Learning Vendors, Giveaways and Drawings. It is a video. Click to WATCH NOW.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversion Association LMS Association Learning Management System Market 40

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OCTOBER 9, 2011

You want to see a learning platform, but you don’t want to access the trial, first or perhaps you can’t. You can try to figure out about the product via the company’s web site, but many sites honestly are beyond awful. For many vendors it is all about the phone call. What do you do? Combination.

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vendor Sales Productivity Product 69

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APRIL 28, 2010

If you could have your real time Twitter, Linkedin feeds, Facebook and some other social media capability, and your end user did not have to open any other screens, what is the likelihood, that your system would increase in sales? Social Media LMS or Virtual Communities or Portals – Ultimate Learning Experience.

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Social Media Social Learning Social Media 40

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JULY 9, 2012

How many of you have posted questions regarding LMSs on Quora, Linkedin or the various other social media sites available on the net? How many of you have seen vendors respond to your questions? Is e-commerce included at no charge – You would be surprised how many will say no. Do you accept Paypal? Let them tell you.

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LMS vendor Cornerstone OnDemand Virtual Classroom 72

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

The downer on the latter is they are cutting short the feature sets that are possible in an EE, such as multiple domains – standalone, rather than shared on one portal, with sub-portals or having incentive points. I still believe this will be a winner in 2012, and that more vendors will jump into this space. Prediction.

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News Authoring Tools vendor Rapid Intake 73

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APRIL 18, 2011

The vendor either mentions it on their web site, or in their pitch or people inquire – if they can get Excel or How do to Sales, etc., If the vendor offers it, they say yes – but here is the twist. Questions I often hear people ask (and you can save money). 3rd party content – off the shelf courses.

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vendor LMS AICC Compliance Training 68

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

A significant number of vendors, reported higher revenue and sales numbers in 2010, then in 2009. A calling to a large number of vendors (small, medium and big), are all reporting strong numbers in January, with many saying that January 2011, was their best month – numbers and business wise, in the last few years.

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vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69