BLACKBOARD INC in Mass Notification Systems Solutions

Blackboard’s strategy to broaden its business portfolio in the past decade has led to the development of several complementary platforms, such as Blackboard Connect, Blackboard Collaborate, Blackboard Mobile and Blackboard Analytics along with Blackboard Student Services. It has a strong global presence with offices in the US, Australia, China, India, South Korea, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Germany, the UK, and Colombia. In the regions where it does not have a direct presence, the company has partnered with various distributors and third-party partners to expand its customer base. It is an undisputed leader in providing solutions to the education sector, but of late, it has also acquired many customers from other industry verticals, such as government, defense, healthcare, and commercial enterprises. Although most of the mass notification solutions offered to these sectors are tailor-made, it also provides the option of some customization to suite as per the needs of customers in these segments. Blackboard scores high in terms of its partner network comprising companies such as Microsoft, Wiley, Dropbox, Pearson, and McGraw-Hill. Under its partnership program, it provides 3 partnership levels—Member, Signature, and Premier, each designed to make a significant impact on the specific business goals of its partners. The viability of the company has been cautiously rated “good” by us as its financial information is not available in the public domain.