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Club Connect19th May 2011

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State of the Nation

General IT Market Update

UK Training Market Update

Some news from Assima

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The IT Training Market Principles

“IT Technology industry will rebound quicker than the overall economy" (Forrester, Jan 2010)

“IT Education Industry is tied to the fortunes of the IT Market" (IDC, Oct 2009)

SAP and Oracle are the dominant market players

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Market PictureFact:

Global IT spending increased by 5.4% in 2010 (Gartner, Jan 2011)

European IT spending increased by 2.4% in 2010 (Gartner, Dec 2010)

Forecast:Global IT spending will grow by 7.1% in 2011 (Forrester, Jan 2011)

European IT spending will grow by 5.1% in 2011 (Gartner, Dec 2010)

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The Big Gorillas, Then and Now….

2009SAP software sales down 28%, overall revenues down 8% (SAP, May 2010)Oracle software sales down 7.1%, overall revenues flat (Oracle, April 2010)

2010SAP software up 25% services up 19% overall revenues up 13% (SAP, Jan 2011)Oracle software up 17% services up 14% overall revenues up 16% (Oracle, Dec 2010)

Q1 2011SAP software up 25% services up 19% overall revenues up 13% (SAP, Jan 2011)Oracle software up 27% services up 21% overall revenues up 23% (Oracle, March 2011)

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UK IT Training Market

Learning Directors Network UK Training Market Barometer – May 2011

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UK IT Training Market

Learning Directors Network UK Training Market Barometer – May 2011

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UK IT Training Market

Learning Directors Network UK Training Market Barometer – May 2011

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UK IT Training Market

Learning Directors Network UK Training Market Barometer – May 2011

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UK Learning Budgets 2010/2011

IITT Learning Survey 2011 – ~April 2011

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IITT Learning Survey 2011

IITT Learning Survey 2011 – ~April 2011

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IITT Learning Survey 2011Learning Media 2009 vs 2010

1. Classroom1. 95% usage - 24% reduced usage in 2010

2. Self-paced & Custom e-learning1. 80% usage - 43% increased usage in 2010

3. Virtual Classroom/Webinar1. 66% usage - 37% increased usage in 2010

4. Social Media1. 50% usage - 20% increased usage in 2010

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IITT Learning Survey 2011 – ~April 2011

IITT Learning Survey 2011Learning Media 2009 vs 2010

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1. Classroom1. 95% usage - 0% change in usage in 2011

2. Self-paced & Custom e-learning1. 88% usage - 59% increased usage in 2011

3. Virtual Classroom/Webinar1. 79% usage - 51% increased usage in 2011

4. Social Media1. 64% usage - 20% increased usage in 2011

IITT Learning Survey 2011Learning Media 2011 Forecast

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IITT Learning Survey 2011 – ~April 2011

IITT Learning Survey 2011Learning Media 2011 Forecast

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UK IT Training Market Trends 2011

69% L&D professionals forecast increase in overall volume of training, but expect to achieve this using same or fewer resources

81% predict an increase in their use of learning technology

74% see their standing as a strategic contributor within the business increasing in 2011

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Assima UpdateGlobal revenues up 18%New clients in 2011:

Sodexo SercoSt GobainChartisSaudi AramcoING

ATS version 6.10 launched, including many new featuresAssima Innovation Suite to be launched early 2012

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