Global eLEARNING Industry

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Global eLEARNING Industry
Published on September 2010

Report Summary

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 each region for the period
2007 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets The report profiles 296 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., NorthgateArinso, NYIF.com, Oracle Corp., 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.

Table of Content

eLEARNING MCP-4107
A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
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 4
eLearning: A Rapidly Expanding Market 4
Recession: A Blessing in Disguise for eLearning Market ' 4
Current and Future Analysis 5
Corporate Sector: Transforming Learning Landscape 5
Training: A Major Investment for Companies 6

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Table 1: Annual Training Expenditure Per Learner (in US$) -
2008 6
Technology Factor - A Crucial Input 6
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
Absence of Skilled Trainers 8
eLearning Vendors - An Overview 8
Content Providers 8
Service Providers 8
Technology Providers 9

3. ISSUES & TRENDS 10
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
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
Conventional Vs. Rapid eLearning Techniques - A Quick Review 12
Rapid eLearning Minimizes Development Time & Cost 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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
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

5. ELEARNING - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW 23
Definition 23
Why eLearning' 23
Various Levels of eLearning 24
Market Classification 24
Components of eLearning Solution 25
Variants of eLearning Programs 25
Online Learning 25
Virtual Classroom 25
Performance Support System 26
Rapid eLearning 26
Mobile Learning 26

6. CORPORATE ELEARNING 27
An Overview 27
Factors Driving Rapid Proliferation of Corporate eLearning 27



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
Economic Value of eLearning 29
Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link in
European Corporate eLearning Market 29
Other Trends in Corporate eLearning 29

7. K-12 & UNIVERSITIES/HIGHER EDUCATION 30
eLearning in Colleges 30
Universities Enter the eLearning Space 30
eLearning in Higher Education: Impact on Economy 31
Role of Regulations in eLearning 31
Impact of eLearning in Higher Education 31

8. STANDARDS 32
Need for Standards 32
Standards in eLearning - A Categorization 32
Metadata 32
Content Packaging 32
Learner Profiles 32
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
World Wide Web Consortium 34

9. LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LMS) 35
An Introduction to Learning Management System (LMS) 35
LMS Perception in Education and Corporate Sphere 35
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
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
E-Learning Implementation 38
Issues & Trends 38
Talent Management - Convergence of Learning and Performance
Management Systems 38
Outsourced LMS Systems - Benefits Galore 39
Online Education- A New Wave for LMS Growth 40
Systems Integration - A Major Challenge 40
Industry Consolidation - An Ongoing Trend 40
LMS in Nordic Countries - A Growing System 41

10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 42
NorthgateArinso Axquires Convergys' HR Management division 42
viaLanguage Completes Acquisition of Planet Productions 42
PMPL and TPG Merge to Form Aikona Management 42
Kaplan IT Learning Announces Atlantic Link Acquisition 43
General Physics Corp Acquires PerformTech 43
Thoma Bravo to Acquire PLATO Learning 43
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
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
VASCO Data Security Enhances E-Learning Capabilities 46
Blackboard Takes Over Angel Learning 47
Cegos Group and UKS Team Up for E-Learning Offerings 47
it's learning Purchases Netmedia Education 47
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
Knowledge Anywhere Purchases Warehouse Intellect 49
REDTRAY Merges with Academy Internet 49
Demos Buys Majority Stake in Sauter Training et Simulation 49
Intellego Enters into Partnership with WCOD 50
Edvantage Inks Partnership Agreement with Saba 50
Pharmaceutical Institute Acquires GeneEd E-Learning Operations 50
Saba and Artifact Software Join Forces 51
Jones and Barlett Acquires CDX Global 51
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
Servcorp Deploys SumTotal TotalLMS' Solution 53



EEI Global to Enter into Partnership with 6Connex 53
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
Jeppesen Implements NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge
Platform LMS 55
Westminster Kingsway College Chooses Blackboard 55
SaigonTech Sets Up Cisco Connected Education Campus 56
Paulson Training Chooses Mzinga Social Learning Suite 56
Oracle Education Foundation Establishes Project Learning
Institute 56
eBizITPA to Deploy GeoExpress Learning Management System 57
ECRI Chooses LearningServer for SharePoint elearning Platform
from IntraLearn Software 57
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sify Technologies Collaborates with Microsoft 64
Viettel Telecom Commences Construction of High-tech Center 64
Inmedius Takes Over Generation21 Learning Systems 64
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
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
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
Exigy Enters into Partnership with Learning Possibilities 68
Edvantage Renews Partnership with SkillSoft 68
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
Microsoft Corporation Enters into Alliance with NIIT 70

11. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 71
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
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
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
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
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



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
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
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
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
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
Cegos Group Inks Agreement with Talantium 81
Oracle Education Foundation Enters into Partnership with
Stamford Achieves 81
Oracle to Acquire Global Knowledge Software 81
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
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
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
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



IFALPA Selects NetDimensions' Enterprise Knowledge Platform 86
Pearson Education Acquires eCollege® 86
Cisco Takes Over WebEx 86
ThirdForce Acquires MindLeaders 86
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
GeoLearning Teams Up with Harbinger Knowledge Products 97
Adopt GeoLearning's LMS & Talent Management Suite 97
ITA Renews Partnership Agreement with Learn.Com® 97
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
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

12. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS/INTRODUCTIONS 100
Flypaper Studio Announces New Upgraded Version of Flypaper 100
Pharmaceutical Institute Debuts Managed Markets Excellence'
Training Collection 100
GN Netcom Announces Launch of New e-learning Portal 101
SK Telecom Americas Unveils Knoodle e-Learning Platform 101
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
Lawson Software Unveils Lawson e-Learning Suites 103
SkillSoft Launches SkillPort® 7.0 e-Learning Management System 103
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
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
Learn.com® Launches LearnCenter Platform 106
Learn.com Launches the MyProfile Module 106
Plateau Systems Introduces Plateau Compensation Resource Center 106
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
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
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
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
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

13. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS IN RECENT PAST - A
PERSPECTIVE BUILDER 112
Kaplan IT Learning Introduces STT InfoShare 112
Convergys Launches e-Learning Solution on Mobile 112
eCollege and Cognos Jointly Launches Enterprise Reporting 112
Kaplan University Rolls Out Kaplan MyPath 113
Mzinga Launches Learning 7.0 113
Blackboard Introduces Blackboard School Central' 113
Blackboard Introduces Release 3.0 of Blackboard Transaction
System' 114
Blackboard Launches Release 8.0 of the Blackboard Learning
System' 114
Blackboard Introduces Blackboard Educator Central' K-12
Professional Development Solution 115
Ascom Launches Online Learning Management Programs and Courses 115
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
DepEd along with Intel Technology Philippines Introduces
skoool'.ph 117
NIIT and Fourier Systems Introduce NIIT eGuru Smart Science
Station 117
NIIT Introduces NIIT eGURU 118
SumTotal® Systems Launches ToolBook® 9.5 118
Articulate Launches Articulate Studio '09 e-Learning
Development Tools 119
GeoLearning Launches GeoMaestro 5.3.2 119
CIGNA Introduces E-Learning Modules 119
Mzinga Launches Firefly Collaborative Authoring Suite 120
Adobe Systems Unveils Acrobat Connect Pro 120
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
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
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
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
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
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

14. FOCUS ON SELECT KEY PLAYERS 127
Adobe Systems Inc. (US) 127
Apollo Group, Inc. (US) 127
Articulate Global, Inc. (US) 127



Blackboard Inc. (US) 128
Career Education Corp. (US) 128
Cegos Group (France) 128
Cisco Systems, Inc. (US) 129
WebEx Communications, Inc. (US) 129
CognitiveArts (US) 129
Convergys Corp. (US) 129
Corinthian Colleges, Inc. (US) 130
Corpedia, Inc. (US) 130
Edvantage group (Norway) 130
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. (US) 131
iLinc Communications, Inc. (US) 131
Inspired eLearning Inc. (US) 131
International Business Machines Corporation (US) 132
IntraLearn Software Corp. (US) 132
Kaplan, Inc. (US) 132
KnowledgePool Group (UK) 133
Learn.com, Inc. (US) 133
Microsoft Corporation (US) 134
MiracleMind.com (US) 134
Mzinga, Inc. (US) 134
NetDimensions Ltd. (Hong Kong) 135
NorthgateArinso (UK) 135
NYIF.com (US) 135
Oracle Corp. (US) 135
Pearson eCollege (US) 136
Pharmaceutical Institute, Inc. (US) 136
Plateau Systems Ltd. (US) 136
ProQuest Company (US) 137
SkillSoft (US) 137
Books 24/7 (US) 138
SumTotal Systems, Inc. (US) 138
SyberWorks, Inc. (US) 138
Telematica Limited (UK) 139
The Ken Blanchard Companies (US) 139
The McGraw-Hill Companies (US) 139
Trivantis Corp. (US) 139
WBT Systems Ltd. (Ireland) 140
Zenosis Limited (UK) 140

15. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 141
World Market for eLearning 141
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) 141



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) 142

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

World Market for Corporate eLearning 144
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) 144

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) 145

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

16. THE UNITED STATES 147
A.Market Analysis 147
Overview 147
Recession and eLearning Market 147
Self-Paced eLearning Market 147
End-User Markets 148
Demand for Varied Products 148
A Highly Fragmented Market 148
Changing Methods of L&D Delivery 149
Table 8: US Training Industry (2008): % of Formal Training
Hours Delivered by Instructor-led Learning, Virtual
Classroom, Online Self Study Methods 149
Leading LMS Products by Size of Company (2008) 149
Popular eLearning Products Used in the US (2007) 150
PreK-12 and Higher Education Segments Dominate eLearning Market 151



Table 9: Leading Higher Education Online Institutions in
the US (2009): Ranked by Enrollments (includes
eLearning Market in North America 151
Issues & Trends 152
eLearning & Outsourcing Drive Corporate Training Market 152
Branding: A Leveraging Factor 152
Consolidation: Key to Survival 153
ASP: A New Technology Model 153
Customized eLearning: A Growing Fad 153
Partnerships: An Effective Strategy 153
Corporate eLearning Dominates Overall eLearning Market 154
Reduced Technological Barriers 154
The Corporate University Concept 154
Major Factors Fuelling the Growth of Corporate & Government
eLearning 154
B.Market Analytics 155
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) 155

Table 11: US Historic Review for eLearning Market with
Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 155

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) 156

Table 13: US Historic Review for Corporate eLearning Market
with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through
2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 156

17. JAPAN 157
Corporate Sector Drives eLearning Market 157
Outlook 157
Corporate ELearning Market Holds Promise 158
Table 14: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for

Table 15: Japanese Historic Review for eLearning Market with



Table 16: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$
Graph/Chart) 160

Table 17: Japanese Historic Review for Corporate eLearning
Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001

18. EUROPE 161
Overview 161
Issues & Trends 161
Small & Medium Sized Businesses - The Weakest Link 161
Knowledge Management in Corporate Space 161
eLearning and Viability 162
Europe - An Open Market for Education 162
Partnerships on the Rise 163
Outsourcing Gains Momentum 163
American Opportunities in Europe 163
Select Regional Markets - An Overview 163
France 163
United Kingdom 163
Recession and eLearning Market 163
Trends in UK eLearning Market 164
Blended Learning Programs on the Rise 164
Table 18: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for

Table 19: European Historic Review for eLearning Market with

Table 20: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Corporate eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$
Graph/Chart) 166

Table 21: European Historic Review for Corporate eLearning
Market with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001

19. ASIA-PACIFIC 167
Overview 167
Relatively Late Entrants with Better Access to Emerging



Technologies 167
The eLearning Curve 167
Australia 168
Factors Driving Adoption of eLearning Programs 168
eLearning in Higher Education 168
Trends in eLearning 169
China 169
eLearning in Education Sector 169
India 170
eLearning Market in India - Opportunities Galore 170
Recession: A Blessing for Indian eLearning Firms 170
Rising Prospects for E-Learning Outsourcing Market 171
Growing Significance of eLearning in Corporate Sector 171
Focus Shifts to Domestic Market 172
SMEs and eLearning in India 172
Mlearning: Learning Mode for SMEs 173
Regulatory Body - A Requisite for India eLearning Community 173
Indian E-Companies Gain Prominence 173
South Korea 174
Online Learning on the Rise 174
Mobile eLearning 174
Thailand 174
eLearning in Thai Government Sector 174
Thai Government Initiatives for eLearning 174
Philippines 175
Low-Priced Off-the-Shelf Products Hold Sway 175
Table 22: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$
Graph/Chart) 176

Table 23: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for eLearning Market

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

Table 25: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Corporate

20. REST OF WORLD 178



Outlook 178
Saudi Arabia 178
United Arab Emirates (UAE) 178
Table 26: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for eLearning Market with Annual Revenues in US$
Graph/Chart) 179

Table 27: Rest of World Historic Review for eLearning Market

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

Table 29: Rest of World Historic Review for Corporate

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 296 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 307)

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Region/Country Players
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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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