February 11, 2012
Market Leader in Strategic Human Capital Management Positioned For Accelerated Growth in 2012 with Global Expansion and New Innovations
HRchitect featured SumTotal Systems in our release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. SumTotal Systems appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on May 1, 2009. Dave Watkins, Softscape’s CEO and Co-Founder appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 19, 2009.
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SumTotal® Systems, Inc., the innovator in strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today reported exceptional 2011 results with 90 percent overall booking growth and significant customer momentum across its global operations. SumTotal consistently accomplished positive expansion in bookings and new customer acquisition, and attributes this success to solid customer loyalty, operational efficiencies, and continued product advancement.
The company achieved 110 percent booking growth in the second half of 2011, compared to same period the previous year, with 207 percent overall SaaS booking growth for the year as more customers joined SumTotal’s Cloud offering. Recurring revenues were up 103 percent in the second half of 2011, and EBITDA grew 171 percent compared to previous year, representing 21 percent above plan. SumTotal has continued to develop a strong track record of operational excellence that has contributed to the company’s impressive growth and profitability.
Numerous new global customers joined SumTotal’s fast-growing customer base including Gerber Life, Physicians Mutual, Young & Rubicam, Highmark, MD Physician Services, and Konica Minolta Business Technologies. In addition, SumTotal continued to innovate with numerous advancements for its flagship products and launched new capabilities in Mobile, Social Learning, Workforce Analytics, and end-to-end Talent Management.
- Mobile: The fully rich media capable Mobile solution provides downloadable content for untethered support, as well as advanced tracking and reporting, and support for all mainstream devices and operating systems.
- Social Learning: Improves knowledge retention across workforces by fostering regular informal learning between peers and experts, both within the organization and in its extended enterprise.
- Workforce Analytics: Provides a single, complete data model spanning talent and learning management data, with hundreds of interlinked business objects and rationalized data and security across all processes for closed loop actionable intelligence.
- End-to-end Talent Management: With a seamless user experience and integrated workflows across learning and talent functions, as well as single-point administration, organizations can manage more efficient and continuous end-to-end business processes.
In 2011, SumTotal also successfully acquired three companies to integrate and bring to market its Strategic Human Capital Management solution, representing the most complete best-in-class offering available. Acquired companies included: GeoLearning, a leader in cloud learning management software for small and medium businesses, government, and extended enterprise market segments, CyberShift, a leader in strategic workforce management and expense management software, and Accero, experts in payroll and benefits software.
Highly focused on customer care and new methodologies for driving customer achievement, the company also hired, trained and deployed an additional 275 new employees across its global operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, 70 percent of which are exclusively customer facing positions.
Additional achievements in 2011 included:
- SumTotal customers Cabela’s, Orbitz Worldwide, Springs Window Fashions, and the State of Florida, were recognized as “Performance and Learning Leaders” in the Learning! 100
- SumTotal was rated “Hot Vendor” for Total Compensation Management according To Ventana Research
- SumTotal was named on KMWorld’s 2011 “100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management”
- SumTotal expanded regional presence with leadership assignments in Europe, Middle East, and Africa
- SumTotal was recognized as a “Leader” in Talent Management by independent research firm
- SumTotal was recognized as a 2011 “Top Learning Portal Company” by Training Industry Magazine
- Customers voted SumTotal “Best in Talent Management” in Elearning! 2011 Awards
- SumTotal was honored with “Business of the Year Award” in Gainesville Florida
“We are extremely proud and pleased with our exceptional year of growth and customer achievement,” said SumTotal’s CEO John Borgerding. “Our customer focus is directly represented in our high renewal rate and unwavering customer loyalty. We remain committed to our customer’s achievement and will continue to innovate in the marketplace and provide the industry’s most complete and flexible HCM solutions.”
For more information about SumTotal, visit the company’s website at www.sumtotalsystems.com.
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January 5, 2011
Industry’s Largest & Most Complete Talent Management Provider Extends Leadership Position and Expands into Additional Target Markets
HRchitect featured SumTotal Systems in our release of The Suite Life of Integrated Talent Management and also includes them in our list of top Talent Management Systems and top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Kimberley Kasper, VP of Marketing, and Jon Ciampi, VP of Product Management with SumTotal Systems appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on May 1, 2009. SumTotal Systems also competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Employee Performance Management Systems in February 2009, where they were crowned the winner. Dave Watkins, Softscape’s CEO and Co-Founder appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on June 19, 2009.
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SumTotal® Systems, Inc., the global leader in complete talent management solutions, today announced that it has acquired GeoLearning. This strategic acquisition expands on the company’s significant growth and momentum and further solidifies SumTotal’s market leadership position by adding proven go-to-market capabilities in mid-market, government, and extended enterprise market segments. The combined footprint provides unparalleled capabilities that cover the complete spectrum of Talent Management business needs. SumTotal now represents the industry’s largest and most complete provider of learning and talent management software across the globe with full end-to-end capabilities and market dominance.
“With the acquisition of GeoLearning, SumTotal has snapped up one of the leading LMS players to even more firmly establish its #1 position in the learning market and strong position in integrated Talent Management Systems,” said Josh Bersin, president and chief executive officer, Bersin & Associates. “GeoLearning’s strengths in SaaS, extended enterprise solutions, and managed services for the SMB and mid-market will help SumTotal continue to grow its leadership position in all segments of the market.”
Founded in 1997, GeoLearning is the leading provider of managed services and on-demand learning management software. GeoLearning has a recognized history of innovation with comprehensive software products to address the needs across both employee development and extended enterprise. Companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations rely on GeoLearning‘s deep domain expertise to drive organizational performance. GeoLearning has been the ideal partner for organizations seeking to increase sales, accelerate time to market, raise productivity, generate new revenue streams, and reduce expenses.
With customers such as Sony Electronics (NYSE: SNE), Amway (KUL:AMWAY), Seagate (NYSE: STX), Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), SumTotal represents the industry’s largest provider of learning and talent management solutions with over 39 Million users across 2,300 global customers. The company’s talent management software offering is leading the industry with integrated learning, performance, compensation, succession, development, 360 feedback, hiring, social collaboration, planning, workforce analytics, and core HR management, all from a single vendor. This strategic acquisition fulfills SumTotal’s promise to the market to provide the most complete talent management offering and to every market segment.
“This is great news for our customers who now have access to additional expert resources and a comprehensive offering that spans all strategic HR functions,” said Scott Andriano, Senior Vice President of Sales at GeoLearning. “With significant backing focused on delivering real long-term customer value, our combined companies have the ability to more rapidly invest and scale to support growing customer demand.”
The acquisition provides customers with many immediate benefits:
- Fully integrated Talent Management covering the business needs of every market segment
- Established localized operations with customers deployed in 156 countries in 39 different languages
- Significant resource expansion across R&D, Services, Support, & Account Management
- Deep domain & subject matter expertise across 38 different verticals
- Expansive user community sharing best practice in Fortune 500, mid-market, government, and extended enterprise markets
- Proven leadership with extensive knowledge in HR & technology advancement
- Single vendor solution that mitigates customer risk
“These are exciting times for our industry, and our mission remains focused on significantly increasing the value our customers gain from partnering with SumTotal,” said John Borgerding, CEO of SumTotal Systems. “The focus and dedication our team has for customers and this industry is represented in this strategic acquisition. As the true market leader, we will continue to innovate, accelerate, and help our customers to achieve new levels of success.”
For more information on SumTotal Systems, please visit www.sumtotalsystems.com.
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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December 9, 2010
GeoMaestro continues SaaS LMS category sweep at 2010 Best of Elearning! Reader’s Choice Awards
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems that businesses should consider. GeoLearning competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. Also, Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, from GeoLearning appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009.
If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. HRchitect has unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is always available to help!
GeoLearning, Inc., provider of the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) GeoMaestro Learning Management System (LMS) and comprehensive Managed Learning Services, announced today that it has been named “Best SaaS LMS” in the 2010 Best of Elearning! Reader’s Choice Awards hosted by Elearning! Magazine. The GeoMaestro LMS has taken the ”Best SaaS LMS” crown every year since the inception of the publication’s award program in 2005.
The publication asked more than 50,000 e-learning professionals to share their opinions. Ballots were cast over two months by the readers of Elearning! Magazine and e-zine, Elearning! e-newsletter and Elearning! Alert, as well as visitors to Elearning!’s website.
“The Best of Elearning! Awards program formalizes the informal word-of-mouth referrals practiced in our industry. According to our survey, 85% of professionals have personally recommended a learning solution to a colleague over the past 12 months. And, 61% agreed that award recognition impacted their buying decision,” cites Catherine Upton, group publisher of the Elearning! Media Group.
This year, the Elearning! Magazine Group received 1,730 nominations, consistent with last year’s program, making each category very competitive. “These awards continue to recognize innovation and user satisfaction across a growing number of solution providers,” cites Jerry Roche, editorial director of the Elearning! Magazine Group.
“We are just as honored now as we were six years ago when we first won this prestigious award. To be named ‘Best SaaS LMS’ for an unprecedented sixth straight time by actual LMS users validates what we do at GeoLearning, day in and day out, and is a testament to our customer dedication,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “This award is an important measure for the products in our industry because the open vote format enables users of both the GeoLearning system and those of our competitors to cast a ballot. To repeatedly win demonstrates the ongoing usability and flexibility of our LMS and the sustainability of GeoLearning’s superior Software as a Service delivery model.”
Selected voter comments about GeoLearning and GeoMaestro were consolidated and appear in the “Best of E-Learning! Awards” issue of Elearning! Magazine (November/December 2010):
- “Rapid deployment, ease of use, ease of access for employees, and a robust set of features make managing the learning function much easier for all involved.”
- “Implementation is very user friendly, and training and support are outstanding.”
- “The (GeoMaestro) Analytics & Reporting tool is a big plus, not to mention GeoLearning’s partnership.”
GeoLearning’s award-winning SaaS model means the GeoMaestro platform is delivered entirely over the Internet, eliminating all the headaches, hassles and risks associated with traditional hardware and software implementations. The Internet-hosted learning management platform enables organizations to capture, create, manage, collaborate and share knowledge to improve workforce productivity, accelerate critical business processes and drive organizational performance. The system centralizes and automates the entire learning management process, making the administration of enterprise learning and development for both internal and external audiences effective and efficient.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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November 15, 2010
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems that businesses should consider. GeoLearning competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. Also, Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, from GeoLearning appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009.
If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. HRchitect has unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is always available to help!
GeoLearning, Inc., provider of the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) GeoMaestro Learning Management System (LMS) and comprehensive Managed Learning Services, announced today the release of the Extended Enterprise Sherpa, the company’s guide to helping learning, marketing and sales leaders best make the case for an extended enterprise training solution in their organization.
As a comprehensive resource package, the Extended Enterprise Sherpa helps forward-thinking business leaders identify and define the objectives and strategies needed for partner training, sales enablement and reaching their external audience. The Sherpa is equipped with tools to help work through essential issues like identifying business questions, building a plan, evaluating alternatives, avoiding pitfalls, calculating ROI and launching a successful system.
“The Extended Enterprise Sherpa is where you need to go to start your journey into the extended enterprise,” said Frank Russell, CEO and president of GeoLearning. “Leveraging the tools in this guide will help you understand if this solution is going to be beneficial to your organization and, at the same time, show you how to prove that case to upper management.”
Extended enterprise-specific programs at a glance, whitepapers, calculators, workbooks, needs assessments and more help uncover ideas and examples while building your business case for extended enterprise. Ideas on how to communicate and sell the concept to those decision makers in the organization are found alongside success stories from companies like Dell, Orbitz Worldwide, LPL Financial, International Rectifier and the State of Florida.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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July 19, 2010
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems that businesses should consider. GeoLearning competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. Also, Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, from GeoLearning appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009.
If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. We have unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation. Simply put, do not invest in any kind of HR technology without consulting with the experts first. HRchitect is here to help!
GeoLearning, Inc., provider of the leading Software as a Service (SaaS) GeoMaestro Learning Management System (LMS) and comprehensive Managed Learning Services was named the top LMS brand by awareness in the 2010 Learning and Talent Management Buyer Survey conducted by E-Learning! Magazine. This study of 316 organizations provides insights into the features enterprises require, the composition of the buying team, brand awareness, and ratings of the current LMS and Talent Management (TMS) systems.
GeoLearning led the list as the top LMS brand currently used. Also, when survey participants were furnished with a list of LMS brands (prompted), GeoLearning continued to be the forerunner over other perennial LMS favorites. Similarly, GeoLearning secured a top position in the TMS brand awareness list. GeoLearning was second only to its talent and performance management partner, SuccessFactors, and was the highest ranking LMS/TMS suite in that category.
The study goes on to mention that course tracking, testing and authoring are mainstays of LMSs. However, future buyers seek more capabilities—including rapid development and collaboration—as well as talent features like performance management, skills-gap analysis and integrated enterprise features. The LMS and TMS survey research summary is available online at Learning Pros Looking to Update Their Current Learning & Talent Systems.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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January 28, 2010
Businesses Utilize GeoLearning to Outsmart, Outmaneuver, and Outperform
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems that businesses should consider. GeoLearning competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. Also, Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, from GeoLearning appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009. If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. We have unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance platforms, announced today its new Web site and messaging built upon the ‘Outsmart, Outmaneuver, Outperform’ theme. The Web site (www.geolearning.com) extends the GeoLearning brand, offering valuable information to new market segments.
“In today’s challenging business environment, organizations are looking for new ways to leverage their assets. Traditional approaches to learning and talent management have primarily focused on internal employees. Our new GeoMaestro platform allows organizations to harness the knowledge of their channel partners, resellers and customers to significantly improve business performance,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “It has never been more important to boost agility in rapidly changing market conditions, improve business performance and productivity, and increase customer retention and acquisition. GeoLearning’s solutions allow our customers to meet business goals and increase revenue.”
Business professionals are using GeoLearning’s Extended Enterprise solution to turn external training initiatives into profit centers. Programming is easily developed and delivered on-demand instantly, providing a functional and flexible way to provide training, certification and knowledge assets.
GeoLearning’s cloud-computing and Software as a Service (SaaS) model delivers the GeoMaestro Learning Management Suite entirely on-demand. The Internet-hosted learning management platform enables organizations to capture, create, manage and share knowledge to improve workforce productivity, accelerate critical business processes, and drive organizational performance. The system centralizes and automates the entire process, making the administration of the enterprise solution effective and efficient.
By providing a flexible and scalable solution, more than 700 organizations worldwide access GeoLearning solutions. The new Web site features whitepapers, webinars, and free tools, providing comprehensive real-world examples that help build a business case and demonstrate return on investment.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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August 13, 2009
Named to Inc.’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, GeoLearning is recognized for 34% revenue growth from 2005-2008.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems that businesses should consider. GeoLearning competed in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner. Also, Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, from GeoLearning appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009. If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. We have unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance platforms, has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America. GeoLearning was ranked #4,426 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 list with a sales growth rate of 34% over the past three years. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs.
Complete information on this year’s Inc. 5000, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The list features a profile for each company, almost all of them written as a result of Inc. interviews with management. In addition, the list is searchable according to numerous criteria, including industry, city, state, region and year founded.
The Inc. 5000 is an extension of Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 500 list and catches many businesses that are too big to grow at the pace required to make the Inc. 500, as well as a host of smaller firms. Taken as a whole, these companies represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. GeoLearning is a three-time Inc. 500 winner (2004 through 2006) and was named to the first ever Inc. 5000 list in 2007 and again in 2008.
“Savvy trend spotters and those who invest in private companies know that the Inc. 5000 is the best place to find out about young companies that are achieving success through a wide variety of unprecedented business models, as well as older private companies that are still expanding at an impressive rate,” said Inc. 5000 project manager Jim Melloan.
“It is a great honor to be recognized by Inc. for the sixth consecutive year,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “The continued strength of our growth and financial performance is made possible by committed employees, world-class customers and a distinctive and scalable business model that has proven to be successful.”
GeoLearning’s award-winning, Web-based GeoMaestro and GeoExpress platforms and services have helped many enterprise and mid-market employers manage all forms of organizational learning—including traditional classroom instruction, online training and self-directed study—and drive demonstrated business value. In addition, GeoLearning has established one of the broadest partnership networks in the industry. With over 50 complementary, best-of-breed vendors, GeoLearning provides customers with a reliable, end-to-end learning and performance management solution.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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June 1, 2009
Leading on-demand learning and performance management platform provider named to JMP Securities’ Hot 100 List.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. Todd Premo, Director of Solutions, and Chris Lennon, Senior Product Manager, appeared on the HRchitect WebMingle on February 6, 2009. If you are looking for a new Talent Management System, or any HR system, talk to HRchitect first. We have unparalleled knowledge of the HR and Talent Management vendor community and can save you time and money in selection and implementation.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance platforms, announced today its inclusion in the JMP Securities’ report, “Hot 100: The Best Privately Held Software Companies.” The report profiles 100 of the leading private software companies as identified by the research team at JMP Securities.
“GeoLearning’s on-demand platform eliminates the months of installation and implementation required for traditional behind-the-firewall software,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “We are pleased that JMP Securities has recognized GeoLearning for our ability to help customers accurately assess, deliver and measure enterprise learning and development using scalable, integrated on-demand products and services.”
GeoLearning’s award-winning, Web-based GeoMaestro and GeoExpress platforms and services have helped many enterprise and mid-market employers manage all forms of organizational learning—from traditional classroom instruction, online training and self-directed study—and drive demonstrable business value. In addition, GeoLearning has established one of the broadest partnership networks in the industry. With over 50 complementary, best-of-breed vendors, GeoLearning provides customers with a reliable, end-to-end learning and performance management solution.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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April 8, 2009
Technology-based economic development organization to centralize and distribute online educational offerings to statewide external audiences using GeoExpress platform.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December, 2008, where they were crowned the winner. GeoLearning also participated on the HRchitect WebMingle in February 2009.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance management technology platforms, announced today that The Center for eBusiness and Advanced IT (eBizITPA), a statewide Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority Initiative designed to help Pennsylvania enterprises understand and use information technology and e-business tools, will deploy the GeoExpress Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver and manage learning as part of an extended enterprise training initiative.
Specifically, GeoLearning’s GeoExpress LMS will allow eBizITPA to streamline its online course development and distribution process. eBizITPA will have the capability to more easily create and share training from industry experts via the Internet. The implementation of the system will allow easier and more efficient access to online training opportunities.
“This system will undoubtedly improve not only our efficiency in providing online training opportunities to the public, but also the usability and consumer satisfaction,” said Carrie Teetzel, Director of Education Programs at eBizITPA. “We hope that GeoLearning will allow us to provide the content that professionals want in the fastest and most accessible manner.”
eBizITPA plans for the system to be fully implemented by June 2009. Once implemented, GeoExpess will house all of the Center’s online education materials including Webinars, podcasts, tutorials and online, self-paced courses.
GeoLearning’s award-winning Software as a Service (SaaS) model means the GeoExpress platform is delivered entirely over the Internet, eliminating all the headaches, hassles and risks associated with traditional hardware and software implementations. The Internet-hosted learning management platform enables organizations to capture, create, manage and share knowledge to improve workforce productivity, accelerate critical business processes, and drive organizational performance. The system centralizes and automates the entire learning management process, making the administration of enterprise learning and development both effective and efficient.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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March 19, 2009
Training Industry, Inc. cites “commitment to innovation and customer service,” “strength of business model” and “continuing growth” in recognizing leading on-demand learning and performance management platform provider.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning representatives participated in the HRchitect WebMingle in January 2009 and GeoLearning participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance management technology platforms, has been named to Training Industry, Inc.’s list of the “Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry” for the sixth year in a row.
“GeoLearning has been a member of the ‘Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies’ every year since its inception in 2004,” said Dr. Jim Hanlin, Chief Marketing Officer of Training Industry, Inc. “The company continues to be an outstanding and recognized leader in the areas of software-as-a-service learning technology and managed learning services. Excelling in both of these critical areas of training places GeoLearning in a unique position in our industry. The company’s continuing growth reflects its commitment to innovation and customer service, and the strength of its business model.”
Selection to this year’s “Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry” was based on the following criteria:
- Experience in managing multi-year training business process outsourcing (BPO) engagements.
- Recognition as a leading outsourcing service provider (OSP) in the training industry.
- Capability to deliver multiple types of BPO training services.
- Revenue generated from training BPO services.
- Potential for growth in training BPO services.
- Analytics, metrics and evaluation methods applied to training BPO services.
- Strength of clients.
- Demonstrated strategic alignment of training BPO services with client business goals.
- Geographic reach.
- Impact on the training BPO industry.
- Talent of corporate leadership and professional staff.
- Breadth of resources.
- Commitment to the training BPO industry and innovative and unique capabilities to advance the industry.
The “Top 20” list includes those leaders in the training industry that have demonstrated experience and excellence in providing learning BPO services to a variety of clients.
The complete Top 20 list from 2009 is available online.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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March 12, 2009
Geo On-Demand’s FREEdom Program provides “economic stimulus package” to organizations of all sizes.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning representatives were guests on an HRchitect WebMingle in February 2009 and also participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
Geo On-Demand, a unique new entry into the e-learning space, has introduced the FREEdom Program, a no-cost e-learning solution available to organizations of all sizes.
Delivered entirely online via the Internet, any organization can sign up one employee or thousands of employees for unlimited access to ten online courses covering important business training topics including HR, Compliance and Safety, Microsoft Office Computer Skills and Business Skills.
Geo On-Demand is the first organization in the learning space to offer corporate online learning at no cost.
“We consider it an economic stimulus package for training and development departments facing reduced budgets,” says Todd Porter, Program Manager for Geo On-Demand. “This is more than just a great, no risk offer. We are reaching out to help entire companies in times of economic uncertainty. Providing free training to employees allows organizations to train, re-train, improve performance and document compliance when training budgets are tight or shrinking.”
More information about the Geo On-Demand FREEdom Program is available at www.geoondemand.com or by calling (877) 646-2436.
Matt Lafata, HRchitect
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March 4, 2009
GeoLearning leader gets nod from the Technology Association of Iowa for his leadership, vision, financial stability and company growth during chaotic economic times.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning also participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning, Inc., was named CEO of the Year at the 2009 Prometheus Awards sponsored by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Winners were announced in 17 categories at an evening ceremony on March 3 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona, Iowa. Over 500 industry leaders from business, education and government attended the event.
CEO of the Year is not the first time Russell and GeoLearning have been recognized by the Technology Association of Iowa. GeoLearning was named “Software Company of the Year” in 2008, “Top Growth Company of the Year” in 2007 and “Technology Company of the Year” in 2006.
TAI’s Prometheus Awards are Iowa’s most prestigious information technology awards and were created to celebrate and help promote excellence within Iowa’s high-tech industry.
“These are the academy awards of the technology industry,” said TAI president Leann Jacobson. “Prometheus Awards are given to the best and brightest in the industry: inventors, innovators, researchers and educators whose work is helping drive Iowa’s economy forward, even in challenging economic times.”
Under Russell’s direction since its founding in 1997, GeoLearning has grown to be the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance management platforms and training services to corporations and government agencies around the world. Some of the achievements that led to Russell being recognized by the Technology Association of Iowa include:
- GeoLearning sales grew 38% year-over-year in 2008 at a time when many organizations are facing flat or declining growth.
- More than 500 companies and government agencies—including high-profile brand names like Dell, Palm, Adecco, Google, and Cabela’s—have deployed GeoLearning’s Internet-based learning management platform, and rely on its learning services to drive employee and organizational performance.
- The company secured a growth equity investment of $31 million from Fidelity Ventures in 2008. The funds, which represented the first institutional investment for GeoLearning, have been utilized to accelerate the company’s sales and marketing efforts, add positions to support continued growth, and continue to build its channel partner network.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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March 2, 2009
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning also participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems in December 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
Human Resources Outsourcing Today magazine has named GeoLearning to its annual “Baker’s Dozen” list of the largest providers of learning outsourcing services for a fourth consecutive year. GeoLearning made the annual list with an estimated 14,000,000 employees trained in 2008.
The top 13 providers in the learning services outsourcing space are profiled in the January/February 2009 issue of the publication and online.
HRO Today arrived at the “Baker’s Dozen” by asking learning buyers to participate in an online, anonymous survey regarding their experience with their current service provider. The survey instrument measured user satisfaction along with breadth and quality of service and deal size, as well as other issues. HRO Today ranked only providers for which we were able to compile enough statistically valid customer data.
GeoLearning was also named to HRO Today’s “Baker’s Dozen” the previous 3 years with an estimated 13 million, 12 million and 10 million employees trained respectively.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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January 28, 2009
GeoLearning’s Frank Russell Named a Finalist for CEO of the Year in the 2009 Prometheus Awards — GeoLearning leader gets nod from the Technology Association of Iowa for his leadership, vision, financial stability and company growth during chaotic economic times.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning also participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems on December 19, 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning, Inc., has been named a finalist for the 2009 CEO of the Year Award sponsored by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). Winners will be announced in 17 categories at an evening ceremony on March 3, 2009 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona.
Over 500 industry leaders from business, education and government are expected to attend the event.
The CEO of the Year nomination isn’t the first time Russell and GeoLearning have been recognized by the Technology Association of Iowa. GeoLearning was named “Software Company of the Year” in 2008 and “Top Growth Company of the Year” in 2007.
TAI’s Prometheus Awards are Iowa’s most prestigious information technology awards and were created to celebrate and help promote excellence within Iowa’s high-tech industry.
Under Russell’s direction since its founding in 1997, GeoLearning has grown to be the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance management platforms and training services to corporations and government agencies around the world. Some of the achievements that led to Russell being recognized by the Technology Association of Iowa include:
GeoLearning sales grew 38% year-over-year in 2008 at a time when many organizations are facing flat or declining growth.
More than 500 companies and government agencies—including high-profile brand names like Dell, Palm, Adecco, Google, and Cabela’s—have deployed GeoLearning’s Internet-based learning management platform, and rely on its learning services to drive employee and organizational performance.
The company secured a growth equity investment of $31 million from Fidelity Ventures in 2008. The funds, which represented the first institutional investment for GeoLearning, have been utilized to accelerate the company’s sales and marketing efforts, add positions to support continued growth, and continue to build its channel partner network.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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January 7, 2009
Online audience casts votes to give GeoLearning’s GeoMaesto the win in live LMS competition.
HRchitect includes GeoLearning in our list of top Learning Management Systems vendors that businesses should consider. GeoLearning also participated in the HRchitect Beauty Pageant on Learning Management Systems on December 19, 2008, where they were crowned the winner.
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of on-demand learning and performance management technology platforms, was named the winner of HRchitect’s Learning Management Systems Beauty Pageant. The pageant was conducted virtually on December 19.
The competition featured five LMS providers: GeoLearning, Cornerstone OnDemand, SumTotal Systems, Plateau Systems and OutStart.
The GeoLearning presentation discussed GeoMaestro’s usability, configurability, system functionality and GeoLearning’s ability to integrate with other systems and the company’s best-of-breed partners. At the end of the webinar the audience judged the contestants and cast their votes online to name GeoLearning’s GeoMaestro platform the winner of the LMS Beauty Pageant.
“Competitions like this are a wonderful idea,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “It provides technology buyers with a rare opportunity to see the functionality of several competing systems side-by-side, and gives us the opportunity to show our latest and greatest platform advancements.”
GeoLearning’s Software as a Service model means its GeoMaestro Learning Management Suite is delivered entirely over the Internet. The Internet-hosted learning management platform enable organizations to capture, create, manage and share knowledge to improve workforce productivity, accelerate critical business processes, and drive organizational performance. The system centralizes and automates the entire learning management process, making the administration of enterprise learning and development both effective and efficient.
For more information on GeoLearning, please visit www.geolearning.com
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