Meridian Refines Framework, Features and Funct

RESTON, Va., Dec. 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meridian Knowledge Solutions , a leading cloud-based learning management system (LMS) provider, announced today the availability of Meridian LMS® version 17.3. In this release five key areas received updates which provide better user experience for administrators and end-users. As an industry leader in the learning management system industry, Meridian LMS continuously strives to improve its core learning platform. Notable upgrades include easier usability and reduced time needed for LMS administrators and instructors with their LMS administration.  

“We value our relationship with our core community users very seriously. Listening to their needs and engaging with them helps drive improvements to our platform roadmap,” said Geoff Perry, Meridian Chief Product Officer. “Our 17.3 release focuses on refining usability for power users. The Meridian survey engine received a complete facelift. Functional improvements were added to training assignments and classroom section management. We also added two new powerful integrations that will enable LMS administrators to customize and automate eLearning processes.”

From ideation through implementation, Meridian is focused solely on learning. Meridian LMS provides deep functionality that meets the complex requirements of any organization, regardless of industry and deployment needs. 

Meridian LMS® 17.3 release   highlights :  

Training Assignments : Training Assignments, formerly Required Training, received significant updates to the workflow of assigning content to users. Multiple content items can now be assigned to multiple entity types (users, orgs, groups, jobs, etc.).  Scheduling due dates and allowing for past completions is now easier.  Training assignments can be saved in draft mode prior to assigning them to users. 

Section Management : Improvements to classroom search and action section management allow easier and more intuitive management of course sections. Improvements include easier administrator search, changes to the section details tab, updates to section enrollment, and more efficient navigation between section details and instructor tools. 

Next Generation Surveys : Survey creation, management, UI and reporting have been revamped to existing surveys. Surveys now include branching type questions and provide better analytics.  

Webhooks : Conduct custom messaging using a web-enabled resource (URL) and removes the need for resource-expensive polling, slow-and-bulky scheduled exports, or product extensions. Administrators can use information pushed by Webhooks to automate reports and flag critical learning events in their applications.   

Microsoft Azure Active Directory   (AD)   Support : Meridian LMS now supports user provisioning and Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication from Azure AD. Administrators can access user access with Microsoft applications like Office 365.  New group provisioning and user group membership capabilities facilitate the use of bulk training assignments. 

Meridian LMS 17.3 is available December 1, 2017.  

Meridian Knowledge Solutions:   Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, is a leading provider of enterprise, web-based learning management software. With over 7 million users worldwide, Meridian offers a best-of-breed learning management system that gives organizations a seamless, integrated experience, all while strengthening the bottom line. Meridian is headquartered in Reston, VA. For additional information visit  www.meridianks.com . 

Contact:   John Carmean   Meridian Knowledge Solutions