Softscape, the global leader in people management software, today announced that the latest Bersin & Associates study, LMS and Learning Platforms 2009: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends, and Provider Profiles, identifies Softscape as showing significant growth over the past year and making it among the highest in terms of “market presence” in the Learning Management System (LMS) industry.

According to the Bersin & Associates study, “Softscape is one of a handful of LMS providers that has extensive capabilities in talent management functionality. The application suite is also highly configurable, enabling customers to modify the menus, look-and-feel, workflows, and security options based on their business demands. Customers can choose to “turn on” additional applications, without the need for costly outside professional services, as they further expand their talent management requirements.”

Bersin & Associates is the only research and advisory firm focused solely on research in enterprise learning and talent management. The company’s WhatWorks® research and research-based services are designed to deliver actionable and practical guidance and to improve operational effectiveness and business impact.

The report also notes, “Overall, we believe that Softscape’s talent management capabilities are its biggest differentiator in the LMS marketplace. This expertise makes it a strong choice for companies seeking a well-integrated talent solution.”

“For over fourteen years, Softscape has pioneered how organizations can better improve the development of their workforces,” said Dave Watkins, Softscape CEO and co-founder. “As an industry expert, Bersin & Associates has a clear perspective of this market and customer needs. This recognition, along with Softscape’s 98% customer retention rate, is further testament to our momentum in the people management software marketplace.”

The full report is available at http://www.bersin.com/Lib/Rs/Details.aspx?Docid=10339574

For more information about Softscape’s solutions, please visit http://www.softscape.com.

About Softscape (www.softscape.com)

Softscape is the global leader in complete people management software that enables organizations to more effectively drive their business performance. Recognized by industry analysts as the most comprehensive strategic human capital management solution, Softscape provides full employee lifecycle management, including a core system of record, in a single, software platform for improved business intelligence. The company offers customers of all sizes and in all industries the most flexibility and choice with multiple purchase, configuration, and deployment options. For more than a decade, Softscape has helped millions of workers across 156 countries be more successful at their jobs while contributing to bottom-line business results. Softscape’s customers represent Fortune 500/Global 500, mid-market, and government organizations, including Barclays (NYSE: BCS; London: BARC), AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN [ADR]; London: AZN), Seagate (NYSE: STX), GKN (London: GKN), Edcon, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), and P&G (NYSE: PG). Softscape is based in Massachusetts with offices in London, Sydney, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Johannesburg.

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