Browsing news: Learning technology

    • Nine out of 10 organisations plan to use virtual reality for L&D, shows Kallidus study

      Kallidus | Cirencester, UK |

      The UK’s largest study into the use of virtual reality (VR) in learning, published today by award-winning learning and talent management provider Kallidus, shows VR has captured the imagination of L&D professionals and could prove to be the next big transformational learning technology. The study reveals that 91% of L&D professionals plan to use VR for learning in their organisation, with over a third planning to roll out VR over the next three years.

    • Ken Cook Co. Awarded Totara Gold Partner Status

      Totara | Milwaukee, WI, USA |

      Ken Cook Co., a Wisconsin-based expert in training, e-learning and Learning Management Systems (LMS), has been promoted to Totara Gold Partner status in recognition of their sales achievements and significant experience in providing Totara services to a growing client base.

    • Saba Brings Hyatt Brand Experiences to Life with Global, Mobile Learning

      Saba Software | UK |

      Saba, a global leader in cloud-based intelligent talent management solutions, today announced leading hospitality company Hyatt has implemented Saba Cloud to power learning and development for its more than 100,000 Hyatt colleagues across 12 brands all around the world.

    • Record numbers using 'L&D strategy health check' in 2016

      Towards Maturity | London, UK |

      Record numbers of L&D leaders around the world have used the 2016 Towards Maturity Benchmark to review their strategy and pick up new ideas for modernising learning. So far, over 80% of them reported that the benchmarking process has provided them with new ideas to inspire action.

    • Moody’s Analytics rolls out NetDimensions Talent Suite

      PeopleFluent | London, United Kingdom |

      Moody’s Analytics has successfully completed the implementation of the NetDimensions Talent Suite to provide innovative risk management training solutions to financial sector organisations worldwide.

    • Don Taylor awarded Honorary Degree from Middlesex University

      Donald H Taylor | Middlesex University, London |

      Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute and veteran of the learning, skills and human capital industries, Don Taylor, who boasts experience at every level from delivery to chairman of the board has been awarded an Honorary Degree by Middlesex University.

    • Why do LMSs Fail? An engagement issue explained

      Fuse Universal | London, United Kingdom |

      The e-learning industry has an engagement issue. In a survey, conducted in conjunction with the Human Capital Institute, where 500 learning professionals were asked to rate their learning management system, the outcome was shocking A negative -34% Net Promoter Score was reported, and this was across all vendors. So why do LMSs fail so badly when it comes to learning and performance? We believe there are 3 fundamental reasons why they have, and why they will continue to do so.

    • OEB 2016: 11 Sponsors already confirmed

      OEB Learning Technologies Europe |

      Momentum behind OEB 2016 is surpassing all preceding years with eleven leading sponsors already signed up and more than double the amount of registered participants in comparison to last year at this time. OEB 2016 Sponsors are Oracle Academy, mediasite by sonicfoundry, Open Assessment Technologies, LPLUS GmbH, speexx, Presentations 2Go, CREATE.21st century, Cengage Learning, Amity Online, smartspokes, and WildFire. The diversity of the group, covering a wide range of specialties, serves as a perfect metaphor for the cross-sector focus of the conference itself.

    • How to select the right LMS for a Small- and Medium-sized Business?

      Upside Learning | Pune, India |

      On 20th and 21st July, UpsideLMS' Amit Gautam and Pranjalee Lahri will answer a pertinent question in regards to LMS selection and buying as they present a webinar on LMS Benefits, Considerations, and Buying Tips for SMBs.