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Stephen Downes

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Interesting analysis, though the focus is almost entirely on learning management systems, which perhaps says something. Observing that the long-expected industry consolidation has already happened, for the most part, the report notes that a problem for LMSs is that they all look and feel pretty much like each other - even while at the same time not being able to properly exchange data with each other or enterprise systems. The outlook isn't positive. "These companies are generating enough cash to remain [afloat], but they aren't generating the kinds of profit margins that will keep investors happy over the long haul," he says. "At some point, investors are going to lose patience with them."

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