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ELEARNING - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for eLEARNING in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets The report profiles 307 companies including many key and niche players such as Adobe Systems, Inc., Apollo Group, Inc., Articulate Global, Inc., Blackboard Inc., Career Education Corp., Cegos Group, Cisco Systems, Inc., WebEx Communications, Inc., CognitiveArts, Convergys Corp., Corinthian Colleges, Inc., Corpedia, Inc., Edvantage group, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., iLinc Communications, Inc., Inspired eLearning Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, IntraLearn Software Corp., Kaplan, Inc., KnowledgePool Group, Learn.com, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, MiracleMind.com, Mzinga, Inc., NetDimensions Ltd., NorthgateArinso, NYIF.com, Oracle Corp., OutStart, Pearson eCollege, Pharmaceutical Institute, Inc., Plateau Systems Ltd., ProQuest Company, SkillSoft, Books 24/7, SumTotal Systems, Inc., SyberWorks, Inc., Telematica Limited, The Ken Blanchard Companies, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Trivantis Corp., WBT Systems Ltd., and Zenosis Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Code : MCP-4107
Price : $4500
Companies : 307
Pages : 820
Date : September 2010
Market Data Tables : 29

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

  ELEARNING (Complete Report) Pages : 820   | $4500
 
  1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS.......13 $295  
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
eLearning – An Overview.......3
Corporate eLearning.......3
  
  2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW.......46 $595  
   eLearning: A Rapidly Expanding Market.......4
Recession: A Blessing in Disguise for eLearning Market ?.......4
1$100
   Current and Future Analysis.......5
Corporate Sector: Transforming Learning Landscape.......5
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   Training: A Major Investment for Companies.......6
Table 1: Annual Training Expenditure Per Learner (in US$) - 2008.......6
Technology Factor – A Crucial Input.......6
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   Edutainment Blends Learning with Entertainment.......7
Factors Restraining Growth of eLearning Programs.......7
Development of Effective Content Material.......7
Availability of Hardware & Networking Infrastructure.......7
Rapidly Changing Technological Environment.......7
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   Absence of Skilled Trainers.......8
eLearning Vendors – An Overview.......8
Content Providers.......8
Service Providers.......8
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   Technology Providers.......91$100
  3. ISSUES & TRENDS.......1011 $950  
   Artificial Intelligence Powers E-Learning.......10
E-Learning Bails Out Firms from Regulatory Training Hassles.......10
Upsurge in Blended Online Courses.......10
Globalization Fuels eLearning.......10
Technology May be the Latest Fad but Content is King.......10
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   Open Standards-based Programs – End-user’s Preferred Choice.......11
Commoditization – Among a Vendor’s Worst Nightmares.......11
An Integrated Business Model Can Redesign Value Proposition.......11
Overseas Acquisitions and Alliances – Playing the Local Card Globally.......11
It Pays to be in the Rapid eLearning Market.......11
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   Conventional Vs. Rapid eLearning Techniques - A Quick Review.......12
Rapid eLearning Minimizes Development Time & Cost.......12
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   Outsourcing – A Relatively New Phenomenon.......13
Why Does it Pay to Outsource?.......13
Cost Savings – Primary Driving Factor.......13
Enhanced & Consistent Instructional Design.......13
A Need to Work with Specialist Vendors.......13
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   Is Outsourcing an All-Pervading Panacea?.......14
Reorientation Goes a Long Way in Success of Outsourcing Model.......14
Outsourcing Models – An Overview.......14
Single-Step Outsource Model.......14
Dual-Shore Development Model.......14
Totally Outsourced Model.......14
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   Benefits of Hosted or Outsourced eLearning Services.......15
Scenario-based eLearning – A Preferred Tool for Real-Life Situation Training.......15
Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) on Learning.......15
Open Source LMS – An Alternative to Commercial LMS.......15
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   Partnerships Across Segments on the Rise.......16
Virtual Classrooms Gaining Popularity.......16
eLearning Programs for Geographically Dispersed Workforce.......16
Lack of Standards Hamper Rapid Growth Prospects.......16
1$100
   Technology – No Longer the Primary Focus of eLearning Market.......17
Blended Learning – Ideal Combination of Conventional & Modern Techniques.......17
Knowledge Management – Key to Efficient Organizational Functioning.......17
1$100
   Collaborative Learning Enables Information Exchange.......18
Simulations Provide Practical Learning Experience.......18
M-Learning: eLearning on the Move.......18
Improved Hardware Technology Drives eLearning.......18
eLearning in Small Organizations.......18
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   Rising Demand for Lite LMS from Small Organizations.......19
Enhanced LCMS Drives Organizations to Internally Develop eLearning Programs.......19
Improvement in Content to Boost Market.......19
Growing Demand for Videoconferencing, Streaming, and Lecture Capture Solutions.......19
Other eLearning Trends.......19
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  4. WHAT AILS ELEARNING MARKET?.......21   
   Poor Focus on Strategy.......21
Vendor-Developer Partnerships Continue to be a Major Challenge.......21
Integrating Diverse Standards – A Herculean Task for the Industry.......21
Redundancy and Obsolescence - Eating into Cost Savings.......21
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   Lack of Acceptable Management Techniques to Measure Effectiveness.......22
Change Management – Critical for Success of any eLearning Initiative.......22
Enhanced Analytical Capabilities – A Debatable Issue.......22
Need to Realign Pedagogy Models.......22
Interactive and Compelling Content - Need of the Day.......22
Infrastructure Woes Hamper Rapid Proliferation.......22
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  5. ELEARNING – A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW.......234 $395  
   Definition.......23
Why eLearning?.......23
1$100
   Various Levels of eLearning.......24
Market Classification.......24
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   Components of eLearning Solution.......25
Variants of eLearning Programs.......25
Online Learning.......25
Virtual Classroom.......25
1$100
   Performance Support System.......26
Rapid eLearning.......26
Mobile Learning.......26
1$100
  6. CORPORATE ELEARNING.......273 $295  
   An Overview.......27
Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate eLearning.......27
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   Specific Issues & Trends.......28
US Leads Regional Corporate eLearning Revenues.......28
Dynamic Markets Necessitate Corporate eLearning.......28
Increased Mobility of Workforce Drives Adoption of eLearning Programs.......28
Rapid eLearning Aids Faster Content Development.......28
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   Economic Value of eLearning.......29
Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link in European Corporate eLearning
  Market.......29
Other Trends in Corporate eLearning.......29
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  7. K-12 & UNIVERSITIES/HIGHER EDUCATION.......30   
   eLearning in Colleges.......30
Universities Enter the eLearning Space.......30
1$100
   eLearning in Higher Education: Impact on Economy.......31
Role of Regulations in eLearning.......31
Impact of eLearning in Higher Education.......31
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  8. STANDARDS.......323 $295  
   Need for Standards.......32
Standards in eLearning – A Categorization.......32
Metadata.......32
Content Packaging.......32
Learner Profiles.......32
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   Accrediting Organizations & Standards.......33
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative.......33
Instructional Management System Global Learning Consortium (IMS).......33
Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM).......33
Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee (AICC).......33
Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineering’s Learning Technology Standards
  Committee (IEEE LTSC).......33
1$100
   World Wide Web Consortium.......341$100
  9. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS).......357 $595  
   An Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS).......35
LMS Perception in Education and Corporate Sphere.......35
1$100
   LCMS (Learning Content Management Systems): An Extension of LMS.......36
Consolidation – Growth Through Shrinkage in a Highly Fragmented Market.......36
Factors Driving LMS Market Growth.......36
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   Strategy-Based Drivers – An Overview.......37
Development and Implementation of Enterprise- Learning Initiatives.......37
Integration of Training Information.......37
Alignment of Training Schedules/Processes.......37
Management of Talent and Aptitude.......37
Regulatory Compliance.......37
Efficiency-Based Drivers.......37
Minimizing Cost of Training.......37
1$100
   E-Learning Implementation.......38
Issues & Trends.......38
Talent Management – Convergence of Learning and Performance Management
  Systems.......38
1$100
   Outsourced LMS Systems - Benefits Galore.......391$100
   Online Education- A New Wave for LMS Growth.......40
Systems Integration - A Major Challenge.......40
Industry Consolidation - An Ongoing Trend.......40
1$100
   LMS in Nordic Countries - A Growing System.......411$100
  10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY.......4229 $1450  
   NorthgateArinso Axquires Convergys’ HR Management division.......42
viaLanguage Completes Acquisition of Planet Productions.......42
PMPL and TPG Merge to Form Aikona Management.......42
1$100
   Kaplan IT Learning Announces Atlantic Link Acquisition.......43
General Physics Corp Acquires PerformTech.......43
Thoma Bravo to Acquire PLATO Learning.......43
1$100
   Boston-based Consortium Enters into Agreement to Acquire SkillSoft.......44
TSS and Zeal Sign Separate MOUs with Dunet.......44
Plateau Systems Enters into Partnership with Ambow Education.......44
1$100
   Edvantage Group Enters into a Managed Learning Service Pact with Jotun.......45
Samsung Opens STeP Center in Alliance with Smile Foundation.......45
Peopleclick Authoria Enters into an Alliance with emTRAiN.......45
1$100
   VASCO Data Security Enhances E-Learning Capabilities.......461$100
   Blackboard Takes Over Angel Learning.......47
Cegos Group and UKS Team Up for E-Learning Offerings.......47
it's learning Purchases Netmedia Education.......47
1$100
   Regis Learning Solutions and techniques.org Merge.......48
Pearson Takes Over Intellipro.......48
Elsevier Acquires Assets of Professional Development Software.......48
EdOptions Acquires Siboney Learning Group.......48
1$100
   Knowledge Anywhere Purchases Warehouse Intellect.......49
REDTRAY Merges with Academy Internet.......49
Demos Buys Majority Stake in Sauter Training et Simulation.......49
1$100
   Intellego Enters into Partnership with WCOD.......50
Edvantage Inks Partnership Agreement with Saba.......50
Pharmaceutical Institute Acquires GeneEd E-Learning Operations.......50
1$100
   Saba and Artifact Software Join Forces.......51
Jones and Barlett Acquires CDX Global.......51
1$100
   ChinaCast Enters into JV with CUP to Provide Distance Learning Services.......52
The Corporate Executive Board Allies with Corpedia.......52
Civil Service Institute Enters into MoU with Data-Click Solutions for e-Learning System
  Upgrade.......52
1$100
   Servcorp Deploys SumTotal TotalLMS™ Solution.......53
EEI Global to Enter into Partnership with 6Connex.......53
1$100
   HCL Infosystems in e-learning Partnership with Sanako.......54
AFS Technologies Takes Over Assets of Softrax.......54
EllisDon Enters into Partnership Alliance with CSC.......54
1$100
   Jeppesen Implements NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform LMS.......55
Westminster Kingsway College Chooses Blackboard.......55
1$100
   SaigonTech Sets Up Cisco Connected Education Campus.......56
Paulson Training Chooses Mzinga Social Learning Suite.......56
Oracle Education Foundation Establishes Project Learning Institute.......56
1$100
   eBizITPA to Deploy GeoExpress Learning Management System.......57
ECRI Chooses LearningServer for SharePoint elearning Platform from IntraLearn
  Software.......57
1$100
   Nexus Systems Chooses LearnCenter® Platform.......58
World Bank Chooses TopClass Learning Management System of WBT Systems.......58
Mzinga Signs Agreement with University HealthSystem Consortium.......58
1$100
   The Catlins Area School, Nextspace, Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation
  and Air Fiordland Collaborate.......59
Certiport Enters into Partnership with Element K.......59
The Urquhart Partnership to Allocate Funds for E-learning Courses.......59
1$100
   Ras Al Khaimah FTZA Inks Agreement with New Horizons.......60
Blackboard Establishes its Second Data Center in Europe.......60
Aurion Learning Bags Contract for Upgrading IHSE’s Online Learning Center.......60
1$100
   NIIT Bags Contract from Government of Gujarat.......61
NMPED to Introduce New Distance Learning Program.......61
SyberWorks and Houston Metro Transit Authority Sign Agreement.......61
Universal Knowledge Solutions Company and Cegos Group Enter into Collaboration.......61
1$100
   Cegos Group Introduces New Language Courses through E-learning Modules.......62
Kaplan IT Learning and Quest Software Enter into an Alliance.......62
HSBC Establishes New e-learning Center.......62
CAE Expands e-Learning Business Aviation Training Portfolio.......62
1$100
   Amteus Signs Agreement with e-Learning Foundation.......63
Ambow Education Group Signs Agreement with Dalian High-tech Zone.......63
Afflatus iLabs Introduces 'Virtuosity'.......63
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services and Unicorn Training Group Sign Agreement.......63
1$100
   Sify Technologies Collaborates with Microsoft.......64
Viettel Telecom Commences Construction of High-tech Center.......64
Inmedius Takes Over Generation21 Learning Systems.......64
1$100
   U&I Learning Bags Contract from DIGIT of European Commission.......65
INTELECOMIntelligent Telecommunications Enters into Agreement with SoftChalk.......65
General Physics Partners with National Technical Information Service.......65
Telkom Foundation and Alcatel-Lucent Establish E-learning Center at Cape Town.......65
1$100
   CAE Signs Agreement with New Airlines for E-Learning Services.......66
Brainvisa Enters into Alliance with KESDEE.......66
DuPont Takes Over Coastal Training Technologies.......66
1$100
   Blatant Media and Learnality.com Enter into Value Added Reseller Contract.......67
VASCO Data Security International Opens SEAL e-Learning Academy.......67
Oliver Wyman Purchases Academee.......67
1$100
   Exigy Enters into Partnership with Learning Possibilities.......68
Edvantage Renews Partnership with SkillSoft.......68
1$100
   LAMS International Enters into Partnership with Solution Grove.......69
Delmar Partners with NJATC.......69
D.E. Shaw & Co Purchases Minority Stake in Excel-Soft Technologies.......69
1$100
   Microsoft Corporation Enters into Alliance with NIIT.......701$100
  11. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.......7129 $1450  
   Pearson Takes Over Fronter.......71
Jones and Bartlett Publishers Purchases ClickSafety.com.......71
SilkRoad Technology Purchases VTN Technologies.......71
ePath Learning Acquires Activity Spice.......71
NetDimensions Buys Stake in Peak Pacific Limited.......71
1$100
   Edvantage group Takes Over Futuremedia Learning.......72
OutStart Merges with Eedo Knowledgeware.......72
The GMarie Group Acquires e-Learning Division of Flypaper Studio.......72
Educomp Solutions Buys 51% Interest in Learning.com.......72
Everonn Systems India Limited Purchases Aban Informatics' e-Learning Business.......72
1$100
   KBR Takes Over Catalyst Interactive.......73
Avensia Innovation Purchases Databokforlaget Grade i Sverige.......73
GP Strategies Takes Over Via Training.......73
Legal Research Network Purchases Fuel IT.......73
ThirdForce Takes over MindLeaders.com.......73
1$100
   Apax and OMERS Capital Takes Over Thomson Learning and Nelson Canada.......74
Bridgepoint Capital Takes Over Education Division of Wolters Kluwer.......74
Avalon Enterprise Takes Over Infotrain Consulting.......74
ProQuest Takes Over WebFeat.......74
General Physics Acquires Performance Consulting.......74
1$100
   IBS to Acquire Majority Stake in Lenvea.......75
KnowledgePool Takes Over BTP.......75
ChinaEdu to Buy Remaining 20% Stake in 101 Online School.......75
Everonn Takes Over Aban’s E-Learning Division.......75
Blackboard Partners with My Learning to Offer K-12 Professional Development.......75
1$100
   XpertUniverse Partners with MiracleMind.......76
iLinc Partners with Evolment to Market Web Conferencing Products.......76
CSUF Opts iLinc for Web Collaboration Initiative.......76
ESA Employs iLinc’s Web Conferencing Solution.......76
Concur Chooses LearnCenter® Platform.......76
1$100
   Bupa Worldwide Deploys LearnCenter.......77
MindCrossings Implements LearnCenter®.......77
MBD Group to Expand its Educational Portal.......77
NEC Collaborates with SumTotal to Develop SaaS Learning Service.......77
Unified Grocers Opts SumTotal for Learning and Performance Management.......77
1$100
   Saba Centra Delivers Training and Online Education to Remote Communities.......78
Meridian Knowledge Solutions and SkillSoft Sign Agreement.......78
Sena Inks Cooperation Agreement with Grupo Planeta.......78
Petrofac Training and Atlas Interactive Ink Agreement.......78
1$100
   Blatant Media Enters into Joint Venture with e-magine communications.......79
BSNL and Pondicherry Multipurpose Social Service Society Sign Agreement.......79
New Edge Networks Signs Agreement with Edgenics.......79
1$100
   24x7 Learning Enters into Partnership with Chapman Alliance.......80
Transol Inks Agreement with Quick-Links.......80
eglue Inks Worldwide Partnership Pact with Tata Interactive Systems.......80
KnowledgePool Snaps Up Business Training Partnership.......80
1$100
   Cegos Group Inks Agreement with Talantium.......81
Oracle Education Foundation Enters into Partnership with Stamford Achieves.......81
Oracle to Acquire Global Knowledge Software.......81
1$100
   Sun Microsystems Enters into Partnership with SkillSoft.......82
NIIT Join Forces with Adobe.......82
Blackboard Inks Agreement with UNC and North Carolina Community College System.......82
1$100
   Blackboard Signs Agreements with State Systems and States.......83
Blackboard Bags Contract in New Mexico.......83
Capella University and Blackboard Extend Partnership.......83
Blackboard Enters into Partnership with My Learning Plan.......83
1$100
   Giunti Labs Forms Partnership Cegos.......84
Texas Engineering Extension Service Deploys LearnCenter® Platform.......84
North Carolina Office of the State Auditor to Utilize learningServer.......84
1$100
   Oracle Education Foundation Establishes Project Learning Institute.......85
Bouygues Construction Deploys Jet Multimedia Hosting Services and Saba Centra.......85
Federal Acquisition Institute Accepts SkillSoft as E-learning Provider.......85
1$100
   IFALPA Selects NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform.......86
Pearson Education Acquires eCollege®.......86
Cisco Takes Over WebEx.......86
ThirdForce Acquires MindLeaders.......86
1$100
   LRN Takes Over Fuel IT.......87
Atlantis Takes Over Eduplus.......87
Avalon Enterprise Takes Over Infotrain Consulting.......87
Intellego Acquires Copia’s e-Learning Business.......87
Educomp Buys Stake in Savvicca.......87
Blackboard and Wimba Partner to Distribute Online Learning Solutions.......87
1$100
   Adobe Partners with SAP to Offer Virtual Learning.......88
Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional Enhances Philips’ Healthcare LMS.......88
Epic Partners with Adobe.......88
Conference Plus and iLinc Enter into a Co-Distribution Agreement.......88
Saba Partners with Mentor Tecnologia.......88
1$100
   Blackboard Signs an Agreement with SLBdiensten and SURFdiensten.......89
KnowledgePlanet Integrates On-Demand LMS with iLinc’s Communication Platform.......89
OEF and Symantec Protect Think.com's Global Learning Environment.......89
Medical Staffing Network Deploys GeoMaestro™.......89
1$100
   HighTop Deploys SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning.......90
Availity Chooses GeoLearning’s SaaS LMS Suite.......90
NASCO Deploys SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning.......90
Ceridian Opts GeoMaestro LMS Suite.......90
CGI Deploys SkillSoft’s e-Learning Solution.......90
1$100
   Wilson Fuel Opts Learning and Talent Management Solutions from SumTotal.......91
Ericsson and Stanford University Offer E-learning in Africa.......91
e-Learning for Kids and Proton Introduce Online Language Arts Course.......91
MedAssets Deploys GeoMaestro™ LMS Platform.......91
1$100
   Black & Decker Opts GeoLearning to Provide Managed Learning Services.......92
SPI Deploys LMS Suite from GeoLearning.......92
FrontRange Solutions Deploys LearnCenter Platform.......92
U.S. Army Partners with SkillSoft to Provide e-learning Courseware.......92
AGCO Implements Talent Management System from SumTotal.......92
1$100
   SumTotal Provides TotalLMS™ to Life Time Fitness.......93
Swiss Re Opts Plateau Systems to Support Global Learning Management.......93
Trojan Technologies Opts SaaS LMS Suite from GeoLearning.......93
Greene Consulting Uses WBT’s e-Learning Suite.......93
1$100
   Open Learning Accelerates Business Growth Using LearningServer.......94
Emirates Group Opts Learning Management System from Plateau Systems.......94
Plateau Systems Takes Over Nuvosoft.......94
Kaplan Takes Over Sagemont and Virtual Sage.......94
Kaplan Buys Out EduNeering.......94
1$100
   SumTotal Signs a Re-Seller Agreement with Beijing’s Founder Order.......95
SkillSoft Bags U.S. Army Contract for Providing E-Learning Solutions.......95
Plateau Systems Partners with New Resellers in Europe.......95
Oracle Enters into First e-Learning BPO Partnership with Quistor.......95
Kaplan and ACE Education Join Forces.......95
1$100
   Reuters Adopts Plateau’s Integrated LMS Suite.......96
Blackboard Partners with Thinkronize.......96
Hitachi Employs Saba’s Enterprise Suite.......96
OLADE Uses Saba’s Real-Time Learning Solution.......96
Informatica Deploys Plateau LMS Solution.......96
1$100
   GeoLearning Teams Up with Harbinger Knowledge Products.......97
Adopt GeoLearning’s LMS & Talent Management Suite.......97
ITA Renews Partnership Agreement with Learn.Com®.......97
1$100
   The National FFA Foundation Deploys Learn.Com’s Talent Management Suite.......98
Momenta Signs a Reseller Agreement with Learn.Com®.......98
Learn.Com Provides LearnCenter Platform to Quiznos.......98
DISA Adopts Learn.Com’s Talent Management Suite.......98
Open Training Provides Online Learning Solutions to Swedish Bank.......98
GeneEd Partners with SFSU CEL.......98
NetDimensions EKP for Shanghai Airlines.......98
1$100
   Belfast Institute Deploys Cisco® Unified Wireless Network.......99
Saba Unveils a Business Unit for On-demand Requirements.......99
eCornell Collaborates with Easy Educate™.......99
Dubai e-Government Offers e-Learning Courses to Dubai Municipality.......99
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status for IntraLearn for the Sixth Year.......99
1$100
  12. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS.......10012 $950  
   Flypaper Studio Announces New Upgraded Version of Flypaper.......100
Pharmaceutical Institute Debuts Managed Markets Excellence™ Training
  Collection.......100
1$100
   GN Netcom Announces Launch of New e-learning Portal.......101
SK Telecom Americas Unveils Knoodle e-Learning Platform.......101
1$100
   IGSM Rolls Out First Product within E-Learning Series.......102
Thrazel Nigeria Releases New Web-Based Comprehensive Educational Platform.......102
Enterprise Agility Introduces New On-Demand Online Learning Series.......102
1$100
   Lawson Software Unveils Lawson e-Learning Suites.......103
SkillSoft Launches SkillPort® 7.0 e-Learning Management System.......103
1$100
   Adobe Systems Launches the e-Learning Suite.......104
Global Jet Services Introduces Barfield 450.......104
Blackboard Unveils Release 9.0 of Blackboard Learn™.......104
Learning@Cisco Unveils a Line of Technical Education Assessments and Products.......104
1$100
   Jumpstar Rolls Out e-Learning Management System.......105
WBT Systems Unveils TopClass 8 e-Learning solution.......105
Kaplan IT Learning Introduces the STT Trainer 5.0 Version.......105
1$100
   Learn.com® Launches LearnCenter Platform.......106
Learn.com Launches the MyProfile Module.......106
Plateau Systems Introduces Plateau Compensation Resource Center.......106
1$100
   Plateau Systems Introduces the Plateau Learning Resource Center.......107
Synergis Technologies' Unit Unveils Synergis e-Learning System.......107
Atlantic Link Upgrades Content Point e-Learning System.......107
Adobe Systems Unveils New eLearning Suite.......107
1$100
   SkillSoft Unveils Books24x7 en Espanol Spanish Book Collection.......108
Omatek Ventures Unveils Online Learning Portal.......108
University of Brunei Darssalam Unveils The Automated Lecture Capture and Publishing
  System.......108
1$100
   Garmin Launches e-Learning Solution for Aviation.......109
ValueSelling Associates Upgrades ValueSelling Essentials™ e-Learning Series.......109
Gold Systems Introduces LearningZen's Beta Site.......109
NICR Unveils NCDEX Commodity Certification Course.......109
1$100
   Adobe Systems Upgrades Director Software.......110
Accredited Online Training Unveils Online Distance Education Program.......110
NWP Services Introduces Multifamily Training Central e-Learning Solution.......110
1$100
   SSA Unveils e-Learning Secure .NET Coding & Application Security Fundamentals
  Courses.......111
The Center for Association Resources Unveils e-Learning Solution.......111
Matrikon Launches New e-Learning Solution.......111
1$100
  13. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER.......11215 $950  
   Kaplan IT Learning Introduces STT InfoShare.......112
Convergys Launches e-Learning Solution on Mobile.......112
eCollege and Cognos Jointly Launches Enterprise Reporting.......112
1$100
   Kaplan University Rolls Out Kaplan MyPath.......113
Mzinga Launches Learning 7.0.......113
Blackboard Introduces Blackboard School Central™.......113
1$100
   Blackboard Introduces Release 3.0 of Blackboard Transaction System™.......114
Blackboard Launches Release 8.0 of the Blackboard Learning System™.......114
1$100
   Blackboard Introduces Blackboard Educator Central™ K-12 Professional Development
  Solution.......115
Ascom Launches Online Learning Management Programs and Courses.......115
1$100
   MBD Alchemie to Roll Out E-Learning Portal.......116
Splash Media Introduces Video Based E-Learning Platform.......116
Unified Learning Rolls Out CBSETutor.com.......116
1$100
   DepEd along with Intel Technology Philippines Introduces skoool™.ph.......117
NIIT and Fourier Systems Introduce NIIT eGuru Smart Science Station.......117
1$100
   NIIT Introduces NIIT eGURU.......118
SumTotal® Systems Launches ToolBook® 9.5.......118
1$100
   Articulate Launches Articulate Studio '09 e-Learning Development Tools.......119
GeoLearning Launches GeoMaestro 5.3.2.......119
CIGNA Introduces E-Learning Modules.......119
1$100
   Mzinga Launches Firefly Collaborative Authoring Suite.......120
Adobe Systems Unveils Acrobat Connect Pro.......120
1$100
   The Knowledge-Mart Unveils New e-Learning Solution.......121
The New Hampshire Small Business Development Center Unveils New e-Learning
  Solution.......121
CTO Introduces iLearn@cto Web-based Solution.......121
1$100
   InfoTrends Unveils Customized Communications Sales Training e-learning
  Solution.......122
SACHEM Unveils 2-D HPLC e-Learning Service.......122
ICSI Introduces e-Learning Portal.......122
SQL Star Introduces thelearningport.Com e-Learning Portal.......122
1$100
   Blackboard Unveils New K-12 Professional Development Solution.......123
Trivantis Releases CourseMill 5.0 LMS.......123
KnowledgePlanet Introduces Firefly Publisher.......123
Learn.com Unveils FormFlow™ Framework.......123
Trivantis Unveils Lectora 2008.......123
1$100
   Epic Launches New Rapid e-Learning Tool.......124
Epic Develops e-Learning Programme for Social Care Workforce.......124
Epic and Learning Pool Develop Modern Councillor.......124
NetDimensions Releases Enterprise Knowledge Platform.......124
1$100
   Netlearning Offers E-Learning to Japanese Firms.......125
Epic and ESN Develop e-Learning for EU.......125
Kenyan Government Introduces E-Learning in Schools.......125
Dubai eGovernment Launches eManager.......125
SumTotal Releases New Version of s LMS Suite.......125
Blackboard Introduces the Blackboard Outcomes System.......125
1$100
   Blackboard Releases Scholar.......126
Articulate Global Introduces Articulate Online.......126
Voyager Unleashes VmathLive.......126
Brainvisa Unveils Rapid e-Learning Suite.......126
India’s First Cross-Cultural e-Learning Portal.......126
1$100
  14. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS.......12715 $950  
   Adobe Systems Inc. (US).......127
Apollo Group, Inc. (US).......127
Articulate Global, Inc. (US).......127
1$100
   Blackboard Inc. (US).......128
Career Education Corp. (US).......128
Cegos Group (France).......128
1$100
   Cisco Systems, Inc. (US).......129
WebEx Communications, Inc. (US).......129
CognitiveArts (US).......129
Convergys Corp. (US).......129
1$100
   Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (US).......130
Corpedia, Inc. (US).......130
Edvantage group (Norway).......130
1$100
   HealthStream, Inc. (US).......131
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (US).......131
1$100
   iLinc Communications, Inc. (US).......132
Inspired eLearning Inc. (US).......132
International Business Machines Corporation (US).......132
1$100
   IntraLearn Software Corp. (US).......133
Kaplan, Inc. (US).......133
KnowledgePool Group (UK).......133
1$100
   Learn.com, Inc. (US).......134
Microsoft Corporation (US).......134
1$100
   MiracleMind.com (US).......135
Mzinga, Inc. (US).......135
NetDimensions Ltd. (Hong Kong).......135
NorthgateArinso (UK).......135
1$100
   NYIF.com (US).......136
Oracle Corp. (US).......136
OutStart (US).......136
1$100
   Pearson eCollege (US).......137
Pharmaceutical Institute, Inc. (US).......137
Plateau Systems Ltd. (US).......137
ProQuest Company (US).......137
1$100
   SkillSoft (US).......138
Books 24/7 (US).......138
1$100
   SumTotal Systems, Inc. (US).......139
SyberWorks, Inc. (US).......139
Telematica Limited (UK).......139
1$100
   The Ken Blanchard Companies (US).......140
The McGraw-Hill Companies (US).......140
Trivantis Corp. (US).......140
1$100
   WBT Systems Ltd. (Ireland).......141
Zenosis Limited (UK).......141
1$100
  15. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE.......142   
   World Market for eLearning.......142
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......142
1$350
   Table 3: World Historic Review for eLearning by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1431$350
   Table 4: World 11-Year Perspective for eLearning by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1441$350
   World Market for Corporate eLearning.......145
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......145
1$350
   Table 6: World Historic Review for Corporate eLearning by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1461$350
   Table 7: World 11-Year Perspective for Corporate eLearning by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......1471$350
  16. THE UNITED STATES.......14810 $1450  
   A. Market Analysis.......148
Overview.......148
Recession and eLearning Market.......148
Self-Paced eLearning Market.......148
1$100
   End-User Markets.......149
Demand for Varied Products.......149
A Highly Fragmented Market.......149
1$100
   Changing Methods of L&D Delivery.......150
Table 8: US Training Industry (2008): % of Formal Training Hours Delivered by Instructor-led Learning, Virtual Classroom, Online Self Study Methods.......150
Leading LMS Products by Size of Company (2008).......150
1$350
   Popular eLearning Products Used in the US (2007).......1511$100
   PreK-12 and Higher Education Segments Dominate eLearning Market.......152
Table 9: Leading Higher Education Online Institutions in the US (2009): Ranked by Enrollments (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......152
eLearning Market in North America.......152
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   Issues & Trends.......153
eLearning & Outsourcing Drive Corporate Training Market.......153
Branding: A Leveraging Factor.......153
1$100
   Consolidation: Key to Survival.......154
ASP: A New Technology Model.......154
Customized eLearning: A Growing Fad.......154
Partnerships: An Effective Strategy.......154
1$100
   Corporate eLearning Dominates Overall eLearning Market.......155
Reduced Technological Barriers.......155
The Corporate University Concept.......155
Major Factors Fuelling the Growth of Corporate & Government eLearning.......155
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......156
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......156

Table 11: US Historic Review for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......156
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   Table 12: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......157

Table 13: US Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......157
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  17. JAPAN.......1584 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.......158
Corporate Sector Drives eLearning Market.......158
Outlook.......158
1$100
   Corporate ELearning Market Holds Promise.......1591$100
   B. Market Analytics.......160
Table 14: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......160

Table 15: Japanese Historic Review for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......160
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   Table 16: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......161

Table 17: Japanese Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......161
1$350
  18. EUROPE.......1626 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.......162
Overview.......162
Issues & Trends.......162
Small & Medium Sized Businesses – The Weakest Link.......162
Knowledge Management in Corporate Space.......162
1$100
   eLearning and Viability.......163
Europe – An Open Market for Education.......163
1$100
   Partnerships on the Rise.......164
Outsourcing Gains Momentum.......164
American Opportunities in Europe.......164
Select Regional Markets - An Overview.......164
France.......164
United Kingdom.......164
Recession and eLearning Market.......164
1$100
   Trends in UK eLearning Market.......165
Blended Learning Programs on the Rise.......165
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......166
Table 18: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......166

Table 19: European Historic Review for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......166
1$350
   Table 20: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......167

Table 21: European Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......167
1$350
  19. ASIA-PACIFIC.......16811 $950  
   A. Market Analysis.......168
Overview.......168
Relatively Late Entrants with Better Access to Emerging Technologies.......168
The eLearning Curve.......168
1$100
   Select Regional Markets – An Overview.......169
Australia.......169
Factors Driving Adoption of eLearning Programs.......169
eLearning in Higher Education.......169
1$100
   Trends in eLearning.......170
China.......170
eLearning in Education Sector.......170
1$100
   India.......171
eLearning Market in India – Opportunities Galore.......171
Recession: A Blessing for Indian eLearning Firms.......171
1$100
   Rising Prospects for E-Learning Outsourcing Market.......172
Growing Significance of eLearning in Corporate Sector.......172
1$100
   Focus Shifts to Domestic Market.......173
SMEs and eLearning in India.......173
1$100
   Mlearning: Learning Mode for SMEs.......174
Regulatory Body – A Requisite for India eLearning Community.......174
Indian E-Companies Gain Prominence.......174
1$100
   South Korea.......175
Online Learning on the Rise.......175
Mobile eLearning.......175
Thailand.......175
eLearning in Thai Government Sector.......175
Thai Government Initiatives for eLearning.......175
1$100
   Philippines.......176
Low-Priced Off-the-Shelf Products Hold Sway.......176
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......177
Table 22: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......177

Table 23: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......177
1$350
   Table 24: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......178

Table 25: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......178
1$350
  20. REST OF WORLD.......1793 $595  
   A. Market Analysis.......179
Outlook.......179
Select Regional Markets – An Overview.......179
Saudi Arabia.......179
United Arab Emirates (UAE).......179
1$100
   B. Market Analytics.......180
Table 26: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......180

Table 27: Rest of World Historic Review for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......180
1$350
   Table 28: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......181

Table 29: Rest of World Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).......181
1$350
COMPETITION 626$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 296 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 307)

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                224   
Canada                            17
Europe                            41
     France                        1
     Germany                       2
     The United Kingdom           24
     Spain                         1
     Rest of Europe               13
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)    18
Middle East                        3
Africa                             4
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