FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 3, 2012 – International Data Corporation (IDC) recently published four MarketScape reports profiling and ranking the vendors offering compensation management, learning, performance management, and recruiting capabilities as part of an integrated talent management solution. This research shows that in the last year acquisitions and market consolidation have dominated, leaving fewer pure-play talent management vendors. IDC MarketScape vendor analysis reports utilize a rigorous scoring methodology that produces a definitive assessment of each vendor’s current market capabilities and strategies for competing in the future.

The IDC report, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Compensation Management in Integrated Talent Management 2012 Vendor Analysis (IDC #235596) assessed and profiled ten vendors, naming ADP, Peoplefluent, and SuccessFactors as Market Leaders.

The IDC report, IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Performance Management in Integrated Talent Management 2012 Vendor Analysis (IDC #235598) assessed and profiled ten vendors, naming Cornerstone OnDemand, SuccessFactors, and Taleo (Oracle) as Market Leaders.

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Recruiting in Integrated Talent Management 2012 Vendor Analysis (IDC #235599) assessed and profiled nine vendors, naming Kenexa, Peoplefluent, SuccessFactors, and Taleo (Oracle) as Market Leaders.

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Learning Management in Integrated Talent Management 2012 Vendor Analysis (IDC #235597) assessed and profiled seven vendors, naming Cornerstone OnDemand, Saba, SuccessFactors, and Taleo (Oracle) as Market Leaders.

"The vendors serving the market for integrated talent management suites have advanced their offerings in features and functions through both organic development and acquisition," said Lisa Rowan, program director, HR, Talent, and Learning Strategies and Services for IDC. "A recent IDC survey shows all of the talent functions are important to HR executives. While recruiting is seen as the most important, performance management follows very closely behind with compensation management and learning seen as slightly less important."

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor analysis model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

For more information about IDC MarketScapes, please contact Karen Moser at kmoser@idc.com.

About IDC

International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 100 countries. For more than 48 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

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