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When talking about hosting in regard to a learning management system, it refers to how the LMS stores its data. The big two hosting forms are self-hosted and cloud-based.

Cloud hosting refers to where the data of a software is kept. 'Cloud' basically just means it's hosted on the internet. The cloud-based learning management system commands the most attention in the industry, and for good reason.

While both bear similar names, talent management and performance management serve two very different functions. The first is about recruiting, retaining and rewarding employees.

Mistakes are part of life, but when implementing complex software tools into an organisation, such as a learning management system, it's ideal for mistakes to be limited.

Adaptive learning refers to how technology monitors a learner's progress and uses that data to adjust learning pathways.

As of 2020, the global LMS industry stands at a value of $15.72 billion and is expected to reach US$38 billion by 2027. That's paved the way for a hefty amount of competition, with each vendor vying to offer a unique solution.

Given digital skills that are relevant today might not be relevant in 10 years' time, maintaining up-to-date digital literacy in your organisation is a no-brainer.

With an ever-increasing number of digital tools needed in the workplace, it's easy for employees to feel overwhelmed and become lost. Microsoft Teams has sought to solve this problem by providing a central location to chat, meet, call and collaborate.

The learning management system has come a long way since the early '90s. As technology and software have evolved, so too has the shape, feel and intended use.

Pursuit Technology, a software company based in Australia's capital, is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in the Australia-Wide National Innovation category for the ARN Innovation Awards.