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A bite-sized news round-up: Digital learning market; Learning leaders event; L&D qualifications; L&D skills capability map; AI in learning award; Plus all the latest news.
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Imparta and Revenue Enablement Society Launch Research to Redefine Sales Competencies
Imparta |
Imparta Ltd, a global leader in performance improvement for customer-facing teams, has launched a new research initiative, Rethinking Sales Enablement Competencies, in collaboration with the Revenue Enablement Society. This research is designed to explore the relevance, effectiveness, and future of competency models in today’s fast-evolving sales landscape.
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Sponge cements position as strategic learning leaders with fourth consecutive LPI gold accreditation
Sponge | Bristol, UK |
The fourth consecutive gold accreditation highlights the digital learning provider's continued excellence and innovation in learning partnerships.
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Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the Totara Awards 2025 Winners
Totara |
Totara has announced the winners of the 2025 Totara Awards, celebrating customers and partners who have delivered exceptional impact and innovation using Totara’s learning technologies.
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Rise Up to reveal latest wave of personalised learning capabilities at Learning Technologies 2025
Rise Up |
Rise Up, one of Europe’s leading all-in-one learning providers, is returning to Learning Technologies on the 23rd and 24th April at the ExCeL London to showcase its latest AI and adaptive learning features, built to help organisations scale learning.
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Thrive unveils Kiki - The AI Assistant that's your smartest sidekick
Thrive |
Thrive, the fastest-growing learning platform powering brands like Avon, Vodafone and Frasers Group, today announced the launch of Kiki, an intelligent AI Assistant built to guide people to their next learning opportunity, provide instant answers & information and automate admin for people teams.
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Training Orchestra, Leading Global Specialist in Training Management Software, Named Strategic Leader for Fifth Year in Fosway 9-Grid™
Training Orchestra | London |
Honoured again for enterprise capabilities and customer advocacy in training operations.
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ReadSpeaker continues to innovate with speechMaker Studio
Learning Technologies | ReadSpeaker |
ReadSpeaker, a trusted independent digital voice partner for organisations and brands worldwide, is launching a new and enhanced version of its flagship audio production tool, speechMaker, at this year’s Learning Technologies UK conference.
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April's Edition of CLO Lens on ‘Business Alignment’: Unlocking Organisational Success
CLO100 | London, UK |
The April's edition of CLO Lens has arrived, putting the spotlight on a critical theme for modern organisations: Business Alignment. This month’s issue goes deep into how aligning learning and development initiatives with overarching business strategies can drive measurable impact, create resilient teams, and position organisations for long-term success.
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Mitr to Launch BrinX.ai at Learning Technologies 2025
Upside Learning | Pune, India |
Mitr Learning & Media will debut BrinX.ai—an AI-powered course creation service—at Learning Technologies 2025. Upside Learning, a division of Mitr, will also exhibit at the event, highlighting its impactful learning solutions.
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Cognota Takes a Top Position in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems
Cognota |
Cognota’s top placement in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems highlights the rapid emergence of LearnOps as a critical investment area for enterprise learning teams. As organizations prioritize operational efficiency, measurable impact, and alignment with business goals, LearnOps is becoming the go-to framework for managing the complexity of modern Talent and L&D. This recognition signals growing market demand for platforms that go beyond delivery—enabling strategic planning, resource optimization, and ROI measurement at scale.
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Open LMS Welcomes New Senior Manager of Implementation and Adoption, Ismael Lara
Open LMS |
Ismael Lara has more than 15 years of edtech and L&D experience spanning multiple roles throughout his career.
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HowNow launches ‘Guru’: an AI learning agent that closes skills gaps at scale
Learning Technologies | HowNow |
AI learning agent, HowNow Guru, will be launched at Learning Technologies UK 2025, with one-to-one demos available at stand J35.
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Hands-on learning pioneer Skillable to showcase performance-based validation and hands-on training capabilities at Learning Technologies conference
Learning Technologies | Skillable |
The virtual labs platform has, to date, supported technical skills training and skill validation for 6.4 million unique learners in critical data, AI, fintech, cloud and cybersecurity skills.
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Tickets Now Available for the CLO100 Learning Leaders Summer Forum – July 7-8, 2025
CLO100 | London, UK |
Tickets are now on sale for the Learning Leaders Summer Forum, a one-of-a-kind event tailored exclusively for senior L&D leaders. Taking place on July 7-8, 2025, at the stunning DeVere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, this two-day forum promises an immersive experience packed with insights, strategy, and community-building.
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5 Skills to Kickstart Your Career Progression and Negotiate Your Workplace Requirements
Learning Technologies | Professional Development Group |
Rachel Holloway shares practical, empowering advice to help women step into leadership with confidence. Covering strategic influence, flexible working, burnout prevention, communication, and negotiation, she urges women to lead boldly, prioritise wellbeing, and advocate for themselves—transforming workplaces and shaping inclusive leadership across the public sector.
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PageTiger: Driving Learner Engagement at Henry Ford Academy
Learning Technologies | PageTiger |
PageTiger is the platform for creating, distributing and tracking interactive digital content that drives real learner engagement. Trusted by leading global brands, PageTiger powered a high-impact toolkit for Henry Ford Academy, setting a new standard for digital learning across European markets through immersive design, intuitive structure and powerful learner insights.
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Open LMS WORK Version 4.1 Introduces Exclusive New Features, Simplifies Learning Management
Open LMS |
Open LMS WORK 4.1 introduces a new instructor-led training plugin to enhance blended learning strategies, along with additional functionality for ecommerce, security, accessibility, and the mobile app.
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LearnWorlds hits 500,000 courses milestone, signalling demand for a new generation of elearning platforms
Learning Technologies | LearnWorlds, Athens |
The milestone reflects global momentum for LearnWorlds’ unique blend of LMS power and course platform agility, trusted by over 11,000 customers worldwide.
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Take training global with new Articulate Localization
Articulate | New York, NY, USA |
Articulate, makers of the #1 e-learning platform for creating workplace training, is excited to announce the launch of a new localization tool. Articulate Localization is natively integrated with Articulate 360, deepening the company’s commitment to providing scalable training solutions for the global workforce.
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Sponge is one of Training Industry’s Top 20 Custom Content Developers... again
Sponge | Bristol, UK |
Sponge’s inclusion in this prestigious US industry ranking comes as it expands presence in North America, with over 50% of business now coming from the region.
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What are the critical skills needed today? xUnlocked expands its reach in the learning that matters most
Learning Technologies | xUnlocked, London |
Today’s businesses face a critical skills gap, which has increased and worsened over time. xUnlocked exists to close this gap across sustainability, finance, and now data and AI.
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Learning Technologies 2025 next week
Learning Technologies |
Learning Technologies 2025 opens its doors next week on 23-24 Apr at ExCeL London for the 26th year of the show; final opportunity to book visitor passes; event app download.
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Rocket unveils Learning Rewards Platform for L&D impact
Learning Technologies | Rocket Education Rewards, Dublin |
Rocket is launching a new platform that connects learning progress and achievement with real-world rewards from 3000+ brands, designed to boost learning engagement and competency attainment in corporate L&D. Debuting at Learning Technologies 2025, Rocket empowers organisations to incentivise positive engagement and improve training ROI in innovative, data-driven ways.
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Breaking News
Breaking News |
Training market reaches almost $400 billion, Omniplex Learning reports strong growth, Surveying opens for Fosway's Digital Learning Research 2025, Rise Up launches AI-powered Memorisation, Shackleton-Jones to keynote leadership forum, Docebo announces raft of AI-powered products.
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Fosway Group opens TA Realities Research 2025
Fosway |
In partnership with RecFest the research investigates how talent acquisition leaders are innovating and managing change How are talent acquisition teams approaching both new workplace dynamics and a changing market? Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, is delighted to again partner with RecFest, the world’s largest talent acquisition event, to promote and open the TA Realities Research 2025 to explore how TA is managing change and evolving as a function.
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Transform how you work with Gen AI
Learning Technologies | QA Ltd |
Explore how to scale generative AI safely and effectively across your teams; Live demo, Learning Technologies 2025, Stand M35.
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Digital learning specialist reports strong growth following investment in the business
Omniplex Learning |
Digital learning provider Omniplex Learning has increased revenue by 18% and EBITDA by 25% year-on-year following investment in its people, systems and infrastructure. The business expects revenue and EBITDA to further grow by 20% and 25% respectively this year, supported by strong demand for AI-enabled products.
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EasyAI changes how teams create company-tailored training at scale
Learning Technologies | Dubai, UAE, Easygenerator |
Easygenerator reviewed 1,500+ real conversations with L&D professionals to learn how teams use AI to create training. The findings reveal surprising workarounds, significant wins, and a growing shift toward decentralized, AI-powered learning, with EasyAI continuing to lead innovation in the field.
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Training market $391 billion
Training Industry |
The market for corporate training has reached almost four hundred billion USD globally, growing at 3.45% annually over the last three years - Training Industry annual report.
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Learning Technologies Barcamp returns: Informal, insightful conversations on the future of skills
Insights Media | Bath, UK |
The tenth edition of the informal fringe event will look at skills from a variety of different perspectives.
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Nick Shackleton-Jones Announced as Keynote Speaker for CLO100 Learning Leaders Summer Forum
CLO100 |
CLO100 Learning Leaders Summer Forum confirms Nick Shackleton-Jones as its keynote speaker. The event brings together L&D leaders for 2 days to explore innovative strategies and elevate leadership in workplace learning.
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Accessible Me gains investor
Learning Technologies | Accessible Me |
Accessible Me gains seasoned GTM Advisor and investor - Jan van Schuppen.
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Rise Up Enhances its LMS with AI-Powered Memorisation for Improved Knowledge Retention
Rise Up |
The new functionality is designed to increase comprehension and knowledge retention, powered by AI
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Fosway Group opens Digital Learning Realities Research 2025
Fosway |
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst in partnership with Learning Technologies, Europe’s leading learning workplace event, this month opens its annual Digital Learning Realities research survey.
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Hemsley named Potential Leader in 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Hemsley Fraser |
Following recent recognition for the 16th year as a Training Industry Top 20 Leadership training company, a new accolade from Fosway - Potential Leader in 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning - also recognises Hemsley’s comprehensive, human-centric, digital learning solutions that bring learning to life and activate performance shifts.
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Breaking News
Breaking News |
Thrive to launch AI Assistant; Integrating marketing into learning; AI enhancements for PeopleFluent; How AI agents are transforming L&D; Using analytics to amplify HR's voice; Learning leaders event announced.
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‘No more guesswork’: Using analytics to amplify HR’s voice in the boardroom
Ciphr | Emma-Louise Jones |
Ciphr's new HR analytics suite boasts ready-to-use dashboards and robust reporting tools that enable organisations to turn their people data into actionable insights with ease.
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Mentor Group bolsters senior leadership team with key hire
Learning News | Mentor Group |
Sales training company Mentor Group has appointed Lisa Ojomoh its Chief Revenue Officer.
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Docebo announces raft of AI-powered products
Learning News | Docebo |
The latest learning provider to announce its portfolio of AI products; Docebo unveils product and technology roadmap to become an AI-First learning platform.
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Bridge LMS Recognized With Nine G2 Badges in Spring 2025 Rankings
Bridge |
Independent software review platform G2 has recognized Bridge LMS with nine coveted badges, including ‘Best Estimated ROI’, ‘Leader in Corporate LMSs’, and ‘Leader Mid-Market in Corporate LMSs’.
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Thrive, to launch AI Assistant, and headline Learning Technologies 2025 with their own Thrivechella Customer Stage
Thrive |
Fresh from being named Sunday Times’ Fastest-Growing Tech Companies, Thrive is back at Learning Technologies – and this year, it’s going bigger and bolder than ever before. Thrive will unveil a host of new AI features at Stand G20, including the hotly anticipated AI Assistant.
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Learning Leaders Summer Forum
News features | CLO100 |
New event for heads of learning announced for 7-8 July, Windsor, UK; Event host Laura Overton; Keynote Nick Shackleton-Jones; Interview with organiser, Cathy Hoy, CLO100.
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PeopleFluent Talent Management and Compensation Version 25.04 Helps Organizations Improve Efficiency With AI Integrations, Additional Enhancements
PeopleFluent |
PeopleFluent introduces AI-powered features along with product-specific enhancements to its talent management and compensation products.
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Open LMS Unveils Enhanced Snap Theme for Open-Source Learning Platform Users
Open LMS |
The Snap makeover prioritizes a more intuitive and engaging learning experience for instructors, admins, and learners alike. It includes a new side navigation menu, instant messaging capabilities, and a centralized dashboard with real-time updates.
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CLO100 announces Mediazoo as Media Partner for CLO100 Learning Leaders Summer Forum
CLO100 |
CLO100 is proud to announce Mediazoo as the exclusive media partner for the highly anticipated CLO100 Learning Leaders Summer Forum, taking place on 7th–8th July 2025 at De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor. This collaboration unites CLO100’s mission to empower senior L&D leaders with Mediazoo’s storytelling expertise, ensuring the event’s groundbreaking insights and discussions are shared with a wider global audience.
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How AI Agents Are Transforming Course Creation: The One-Click Future of eLearning
Open eLMS | London, United Kingdom |
It's no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quietly reshaping how we design, deliver and experience education. One of the most significant shifts lies in the emergence of AI agents, autonomous systems capable of streamlining and, in some cases, entirely automating the course creation process. These intelligent tools are reducing development time, enhancing personalisation, and making high-quality content accessible to more learners than ever before.
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Dirtyword launches issue 8 at Learning Technologies Exhibition - and it's a belter
Learning Technologies | Dirtyword |
Hold onto your lanyards, folks - Dirtyword: The E-Learning Magazine is back at LT with a vengeance. Issue 8 officially drops at the Learning Technologies Exhibition, and if you thought learning mags were all corporate jargon and lifeless case studies… think again. This one kicks the beehive.
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AI skills world record
News features |
Microsoft is attempting a world record for the most people to take an online lesson as part of its AI Skills Fest to mobilise global participation in AI education; Interview with Simon Lambert, Chief Learning Officer, Microsoft UK.
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MAAS Marketing Launches People Impact Loop™: A Strategic Reboot for L&D Teams
MAAS Marketing |
MAAS Marketing, the maverick agency for modern L&D, has officially launched the People Impact Loop™ – a new strategic operating system designed to help Learning, Talent and People teams finally connect the dots between People initiatives and business value.
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Learning Leader of the Year: Sarah Maclot
News features |
Sarah Maclot, recipient of the Gold Learning Leader of the Year award at the Learning Awards, discusses her work with Rob Clarke on Learning News.
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Rustici Software Releases Content Portal in Content Controller
Learning Technologies Group | Franklin, TN |
Rustici Software adds Content Portal to its award-winning Content Controller product to streamline training delivery.
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ARuVR chosen by UK Government’s GREAT FUTURES Education Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia
ARuVR |
ARuVR is proud to announce its participation in the prestigious GREAT FUTURES UK Skills and Chartered Bodies Trade Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, taking place from 13-16 April 2025. Organised by the UK Department for Business and Trade, this high-level delegation supports the UK-Saudi Strategic Partnership and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030.
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Can AI coaching really deliver?
Learning News | CoachHub |
AI is stepping in to democratise access to coaching but can AI coaching really deliver the same impact as human coaches? CoachHub debunks myths about AI coaching, from concerns over bias to fears about diminished critical thinking.
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Virtual College's Spring learning community virtual meet-up success
Virtual College by Netex |
Helping you to get more out of your learning journey.
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Speexx Named Core Leader in Fosway Group's 2025 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Speexx |
Speexx, the industry leader in digital people development, business coaching, and language training, has once again been named a Core Leader in the Fosway Group 2025 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning.
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CLO100 Host Exclusive L&D Summer Forum for Learning Leaders
CLO100 | London, UK |
CLO100’s Learning Leaders Summer Forum, set for 7th & 8th July 2025, promises to be a pivotal event for senior L&D professionals. Centered around the theme ‘Elevating L&D Leadership,’ the two-day residential forum combines expert insights, practical learning, and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can look forward to keynote presentations by Laura Overton and Nick Shackleton-Jones, as well as interactive sessions tackling board-level challenges, global trends, and strategies for driving business impact through learning. This event offers learning leaders a unique chance to align strategies with business objectives and shape the future of educational practices within their organisations.
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LMS Mixology: Crafting the Perfect Blend for Business Success
Learning Technologies | Think Learning |
Join experts from Mitchells & Butlers and Think Learning for LMS Mixology: Crafting the Perfect Blend for Business Success at this year’s Learning Technologies.
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Digital Learning Realities: 10 years of insight
News features | Fosway |
The 2025 survey opens for L&D teams and vendors. Market analyst David Perring looks at how digital learning trends are shifting.
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New CFO at Go1
Go1 |
L&D content platform Go1 has appointed Caitlin Haberberger its Chief Financial Officer to accelerate growth.
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Colossyan recognized on 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Colossyan |
Colossyan was added to this year’s Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning for the first time.
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Learning technology and strategy: ‘How to’ reports announced
Learning News |
Rob Clarke and Martin Couzins discuss a new series of reports for the year ahead providing practical insights for learning teams into how to implement learning technologies and learning strategies.
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CLO100 Learning Leaders Programme Delegates Celebrate Certification at Leeds University Business School
CLO100 | London, UK |
Leeds University Business School host certification event to celebrate the first CLO100 Learning Leaders Programme cohort completing the only formally certificated programme recognised at Level 7 designed exclusively for Learning and Development Leaders.
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Access Learning takes training into a new AI-powered era with new LMS
The Access Group |
To help transform how businesses upskill and retain their talent, Access Learning, part of The Access Group, has launched the latest version of its comprehensive learning management system, powered with new AI and engagement capabilities.
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Breaking News
Breaking News |
Sexual misconduct training; Skills enablement platform; Support for children's mental health; Misogyny in the spotlight; £1 Million investment for Assemble You; Buyers seek further proof of ROI.
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Digital learning provider Omniplex Learning are recognised as Core Leader on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Omniplex Learning |
Omniplex Learning has been named a Core Leader on the 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning, recognising its strong market performance and innovative learning solutions.
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Sponge named Core Leader on 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning for fourth consecutive year
Sponge |
New offline learning experiences and an expanding learning consultancy underpin increase in the analyst’s view of Sponge’s ‘potential’ for 2025. This recognition from Fosway reinforces Sponge's position at the forefront of digital learning innovation.
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Summit Solutions March 2025 Edition
Summit Events |
March’s edition of #SummitSolutions is here. It’s been a dynamic month at Summit Events as we successfully hosted the 25th People Development Summit.
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Digital learning market 2025
News features |
Fosway's Myles Runham joins Learning News with the latest digital learning market report and vendor 9-Grid.
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2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
Fosway |
Digital learning market feels continued effects of economic uncertainty as buyers look for further proof of ROI, 2025 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning finds.
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