Learning Technology
Enhancing Learning Experiences: Meridian’s Latest Integration Update
At Meridian Knowledge Solutions, we strive to continuously improve our learning management system (LMS) to provide our users with cutting-edge features and seamless integrations. We are thrilled to announce our latest integration update in collaboration with OpenSesame, a leading e-learning content provider. This integration aims to enhance our users’ learning experiences by offering a more…
Read MoreMeridian on eLearning 2023 Industry’s Best LMS Watch List
There are many crucial features when selecting a learning management system (LMS). These features streamline processes and equip an organization to meet its goals. Meridian Knowledge Solutions was recently named to the eLearning Industry’s Watch List for The Best Learning Management Systems for 2023 due to its exceptional capabilities in compliance, blended learning, and eCommerce. Compliance Rules,…
Read MoreDrive Revenue Generation Through an eCommerce LMS
An eCommerce learning management system (LMS) can significantly impact revenue growth for organizations. Leveraging this capability can increase course sales, upsell opportunities, and streamline payment processing. The eCommerce function within the LMS makes selling courses directly within the platform simple. A user-friendly interface makes the browsing and purchasing experience more accessible for customers. An LMS…
Read MoreSecure Your Sensitive Data with Meridian’s SOC 2 Type II Certified LMS
Meridian Knowledge Solutions recently completed its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type II certification. The SOC 2 audit is a voluntary compliance standard that measures an organization’s compliance and operational processes, encompassing many fields relating to cloud and cybersecurity. As a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) with customers in both government and commercial sectors, being SOC…
Read MoreThe Importance of Upskilling and Lifelong Learning in Manufacturing
The manufacturing industry has experienced substantial changes in recent years due to technological advancements. The ground floor is increasingly digitized with new sensors, cameras, and robotics. As a result, this digital advancement has opened the door for further employee training, lifelong learning, and skill development. Upskilling to Address Worker Demand Digitization within the manufacturing…
Read MoreStandalone LMS vs. Talent Management Suite: Why Focused Solutions Win
Guest Author: Sean Osborne Enterprise learning has never been more critical as businesses and government agencies strive to develop their workforce, manage compliance, and support their customers in an increasingly complex world of work. Today’s learning management systems (LMSs) are critical in achieving these goals. However, when deciding between a standalone, best-of-breed LMS and a…
Read MoreWhy Every Organization Needs a Learning Management System (LMS)
Guest Author: Justin Sacks A Learning Management System (LMS) can benefit a wide range of organizations, including universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and associations of all sizes and industries. However, not all LMSs’ are created equal, and the specific features that an organization may need can vary. An LMS can be used for…
Read MoreHow to Modernize your Legacy Learning Management System
What is Legacy Modernization? Technology is ever-evolving and rapidly changing. This can leave organizations with outdated technology and systems, sometimes 20 years old, that do not work correctly and cannot support the organization’s current needs. Often, because these systems do not have data-sharing capabilities, silos are created within organizations that make it difficult to evolve…
Read MoreIncrease Credibility with your Brand
Multi-domain learning is necessary to ensure that all employees, departments, and partners are trained for their specific needs. The Meridian LMS allows you to set up multiple custom domains, each with distinct branding elements to establish an individualized look and feel for each audience. By giving multiple domains their customized elements, a sense of brand…
Read MoreWhat is LMS Architecture?
It’s 2023, and the way in which we operate, learn, and collaborate has evolved tremendously. For highly regulated industries, it’s important to have a learning management system that can adapt and impact the organization. This is where having an LMS architecture can be a great asset not only for training the internal team but also for…
Read MoreMeridian LMS Makes Training Easy Within the Construction Industry
It’s no secret that online learning offerings have increased in the past few years. Hybrid learning allows many industries to offer flexible training conducted in person or remotely to their internal and external learners. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 60% of work site injuries occur during a construction worker’s first year. Formal…
Read MoreMeridian Recognized Again as a Top Mobile LMS Solution in 2023
ARLINGTON, VA -November 16, 2022: Meridian Knowledge Solutions was recently recognized by SoftwareWorld as one of the 10+ Best Mobile (Learning Management System) LMS in 2023. Meridian has been an industry leader in mobile learning capabilities within learning management systems in highly regulated industries. Employee priorities have shifted throughout the pandemic to focus more on family, health,…
Read MorePersonalizing Learning with Multi-Tenancy Technology
Organizations are increasingly trying to provide contextualized experiences to their employees, especially regarding learning. L&D teams want to create more personalized learning experiences to drive adoption and engagement, but they are often challenged by scale. Avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” feel in a large, complex, or extended enterprise can be difficult. This is why Meridian Knowledge Solutions…
Read More7 Signs Your L&D Program Is Overwhelming
Regarding learning in the workplace, some endless topics and competencies are available and encouraged to be learned. Training can easily become overwhelming with such a vast availability of knowledge and education. Red Flags Your Training Program is Causing Cognitive Overwhelm Information Overload: Employees feel a sense of frustration and incompetence for not knowing enough. Misplaced…
Read MoreMicrolearning builds organizational strength, and sometimes it wins awards.
Regarding eLearning, Meridian Knowledge Solutions has been there from the start. So, it is no surprise that the eLearning Industry chose Meridian LMS as one of the top Microlearning LMS Software for Corporate Training for 2022. As a leading Learning Management System Software provider for almost 25 years, Meridian has stayed true to the needs…
Read MoreTo change or not to change?
It’s human nature to resist change. Humans naturally prefer the status quo and stability over change and feel more comfortable when they don’t need to undergo changes in their personal or professional lives. While today’s world requires organizations to adapt to constant change and update their technologies, it is critical to take this resistance into…
Read MoreDoes Your Learning Make an Impact on the Bottom Line?
Looking over the past decade or so, it is interesting to see how the focus of learning in organizations has shifted. A focus on technology, a focus on making that technology easy for admins to use, a focus on learners, a focus on content…it’s like a cat chasing a spot from a laser pointer. Of…
Read MoreIs it Time to Switch to a New LMS?
While 92% of organizations use one or more LMSs, only 9% are very satisfied and almost 20% are not at all satisfied with their current learning technology platform provider. (Brandon Hall Group, Learning Technology 2019). There are numerous reasons why these organizations are unhappy with their current LMS vendor. Modern organizations need to adapt their…
Read MoreWhat Accessibility Standards in eLearning Mean for Your LMS
Since early March 2020, roughly 50% of in-person learning has been postponed or canceled in North America. With a large number of employees working virtually, employers need a greater number of eLearning courses. Client utilization of Meridian LMS was up more than 100% in early April 2020 compared to April 2019. Utilization numbers continue to…
Read MoreWhat is a Learning Record Store (LRS) ?
According to xAPI.com, a Learning Record Store (LRS) is the heart of any xAPI ecosystem. If you are unsure what an xAPI ecosystem is, please check out our previous blog here. Essentially, xAPI-enabled applications generate metadata in the form of ‘statements.’ The application sends these statements to an LRS server that then receives, stores, and forwards…
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