Roughly three-quarters of the assembly shot their hands up. Hall wasn't kidding. These are large, complex software programs. If you buy the wrong authoring tool, you can always go get another one. Get the wrong LMS and you're going to want to change your business card.
Trouble is, evaluating LMS products is like trying to hit a moving target.
Features aside, a litany of variables must be weighed in when considering LMS options, and it's anyone's guess how to prioritize them. The headaches involved in comparing prices of different systems have vendors on the defensive. In case there's any doubt, tying LMS systems in with a company's existing HR and enterprise management systems calls for considerable technical expertise and the need to coordinate with the IT folks. Evaluating LMS systems without buy-in from IT is asking for trouble. The ASP model.