Network hardware and internet companies strive to be trendsetters, not followers, in the industry. This requires not only thinking outside the box, but keeping in mind our societal need for technology as a collaborative tool. The possibilities are endless.

Companies react accordingly, developing cutting-edge technology that provides new ways of interacting online. Cisco, for example, is working on unified communications that combine a virtual meeting space via TV, web conferencing and instant messaging. The idea of collaboration is integral to tools like the learning management system as well.

In designing your learning management system, keep in mind its community-building capacity. The more interactive and collaborative, the more effective your learning management system will be. Synergy is the bread and butter of today’s globalizing economy.

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