FRAMINGHAM, Mass. July 25, 2012 – International Data Corporation (IDC) has released its 2012 MarketScape report profiling and ranking the leading providers in the worldwide social technology for integrated talent management market. This new research indicates that the landscape may look quite different in 2013 as a number of vendors have made recent acquisitions or new product introductions with plans for rolling out new capabilities in social learning, workforce network analysis, and collaboration. 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.

IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Social Technology for Integrated Talent Management 2012 Vendor Analysis (IDC #236025), evaluates the offerings and prospects of 11 vendors' relative capabilities. These providers were evaluated using detailed criteria that IDC identified as key factors contributing to vendor success in the social technology for worldwide integrated talent management market. The vendors included in the analysis are ADP, Cornerstone OnDemand, Halogen Software, Kenexa, Lawson (Infor), Peoplefluent, Saba, SilkRoad, SuccessFactors, SumTotal, and Taleo (Oracle).

The IDC MarketScape methodology placed SuccessFactors in the "Leaders" category this year with Cornerstone OnDemand, Lawson (Infor), Peoplefluent, Saba, SilkRoad, SumTotal and Taleo (Oracle) listed as "Major Players."

"The market for incorporating social technology in talent management is as yet nascent. IDC finds that while progress is being made, few leaders have emerged, but this is changing quickly," says Lisa Rowan, program director, HR, Talent, and Learning Strategies and Services for IDC. "The landscape may look quite different in 2013 as a number of vendors have made recent acquisitions or new product introductions, with plans for rolling out new capabilities in social learning, workforce network analysis, and collaboration."

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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