OutStart, the leading provider of software solutions for learning and knowledge-sharing, today announced that Bersin & Associates, the only research and advisory firm focused on enterprise learning and its organizational impact, recognized OutStart’s LCMS products for their impressive functionality and scalability. The recent Bersin & Associates’ study WhatWorks® in Learning Content Management highlighted OutStart’s market advantages, including true multi-modal delivery capabilities and integration with Microsoft Office products for faster time-to-market of learning content.
“Bersin has identified three distinct LCMS market segments created by unique business drivers: rapid content development, enterprise content development and enterprise learning content management,” said Chris Howard, principal analyst for Bersin and Associates. “OutStart offers leadership LCMS offerings, regardless of an organization’s business drivers. And OutStart’s end-to-end approach enables organizations to protect their investment in learning content as their needs change.”
“When it comes to learning products, we refuse to rest on our laurels,” said Massood Zarrabian, president and chief executive officer for OutStart. “We continually seek ways to enhance and speed the development, assembly, and delivery of learning and knowledge content. It is extremely gratifying to earn such high praise from Bersin & Associates. This is a true validation of our market presence and dedication to improving enterprise e-learning.”
About Bersin & Associates
Bersin & Associates is the only research and advisory firm solely focused on corporate learning with a comprehensive research program targeted to the needs of learning professionals and executives. In 2001, Bersin & Associates introduced the What Works series, primary research that offers learning practitioners factual and practical insight that can improve program effectiveness and results, reduce costs and avoid time-consuming and costly mistakes. The company specializes in six research areas: planning and strategy, blended learning, content development, learning management systems and infrastructure, measurement and analytics and talent management. The company develops industry-leading research studies and provides advisory services to corporations and e-learning vendors. For more information, go to www.bersin.com or call 561-939-6345.
OutStart software powers solutions that help make people more effective in a fraction of the time and cost. Unlike traditional training or knowledge management approaches that take too long, cost too much and fail to address the entire need, OutStart’s applications address the way people learn through a combination of formal training, knowledge sharing and expert collaboration that is available on-demand. Customers like Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Elsevier Health Sciences, Steelcase, the U.S. Navy, Verizon and Westland Helicopters rely on OutStart to increase individual and organizational performance, improve knowledge transfer and lower operating costs. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., OutStart has offices throughout the U.S. and Europe and can be found on the Web at www.outstart.com.
