META Group LMS Comparison Report

Meta Group just released their eleven page analysis of Learning Management Systems. Not everyone will agree with their conclusions or methodology (based on performance and presence) but I found their analysis thorough and compelling. Get this report if you are evaluating LMS's, or are offering one.

Meta Group key points:
* Leading systems: Docent, Saba, Click2Learn, Plateau & Intellinex
* Three companies added to analysis: mGen, Oracle and TEDS
* Three companies dropped from analysis: Learnframe, SmartForce, and IBM/Lotus LearningSpace
* LMS market is currently $500 million annually, with 10-15% growth rate.

White Paper: Blended Learning for Tech Training

This just released from Radiant Systems. Makes a solid business case for blended learning for technology training. Good discussion of creating a "learning blueprint", creating a roll-out strategy for different learners, a financial analysis, and a list of seven critical success factors. PDF.
Training: A Critical Success Factor in Implementing a Technology Solution

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Here's to living and learning,

-- Kevin

Kevin Kruse is the e-learning columnist for CLO, Chief Learning Officer magazine, author of Technology-based Training (Jossey-Bass), and Principal with Kenexa. He can be reached at kkruse@e-learningguru.com.
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