January 15, 2013 was a big day at blatant^. That was the date that our first customer, a major global manufacturer and retailer, went live with the new HTML-5, iPad- and iPhone-friendly version of Absorb LMS, code named `Ninja.' We were confident that this implementation would go smoothly since prior to the official launch, one company had exposed 40,000 learners to a successful Beta preview. Prior to launching Absorb LMS Ninja, the learning management system featured a Flash-based user interface that wasn't compatible with Apple iOS devices, but did run on any device that supported Flash. Absorb LMS Ninja was well received in the industry:
- Bersin by Deloitte bestowed a 'What Works' Award in recognition of the innovative new technology.
- Brandon Hall Group gave Absorb LMS a Gold award for "Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses" in the Excellence in Technology Awards.
The launch of this new mobile eLearning-friendly version of Absorb LMS marked the start of a massive undertaking to migrate hundreds of customers to the new technology. Four months later, 100+ clients are using Absorb LMS Ninja. An additional 150 clients have go-live launch dates in place with the new version. Absorb LMS: Conversions to new HTML 5 platform
