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Desire2Learn Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

D2L is parlaying its successes in the education market to enterprise customers with Brightspace for Enterprise, which aims to boost corporate learning Social, Mobile, and Video Content, gamification tools as well as analytics to measure engagement and progress. The Brightspace platform is further enhanced by various tier-one partnerships also announced that D2L has partnered with IBM to embed its Cognos business intelligence engine into D2L Insights and that has collaborated with Microsoft to expand its mobile offering with a Windows 8 mobile app for D2L Binder.

Desire2Learn Recent Developments

In June 2023, D2L announced a redesign of its Brightspace Community platform. The Brightspace Community site is the primary destination for D2L’s community of clients, partners, users, developers and D2L staff to find and share product and industry resources and connect with others through membership and discussion forums.

In July 2021, D2L today launched D2L Wave, a bold new approach to professional development that makes it easy for employees to gain new skills by accessing an online catalog of high-quality education options from leading educational institutions.

In May 2019, D2L unveiled ‘Indigo’— the latest version of its Brightspace learning platform — which empowers employees to take control of their own learning paths in a competitive global economy. The Indigo release includes the following powerful capabilities for businesses and organizations: Foster a culture of learning, Improve employee engagement, Motivate employees with impactful feedback, Make data-driven decisions.

In October 2018, D2L launched its Magenta Release — the latest version of its Brightspace VLE — which lets students around the world get structured and meaningful feedback on any learning activity, helping to improve their learning outcomes. Magenta gives users structured and meaningful feedback using an easy-to-understand rubric process, an option to be even more objective with anonymous grading — and more.

In October 2017, Desire2Learn launched the Autumn17 release of Brightspace, the company's flagship product. The new features simplify work, it gives teachers and educators more flexibility to deliver impactful learning experiences. The same month next year, the company launched its Magenta Release, the latest version of its Brightspace learning platform, making it easy for organizations to evaluate and give clear and transparent feedback on employee skills.

Desire2Learn Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Activities

In May 2023, D2L announced the acquisition of Connected Shopping Ltd., a SaaS e-commerce and course catalog company and maker of Course Merchant. The companies already had a longstanding integration partnership, and this acquisition allowed D2L to deliver Course Merchant as a part of its own suite of products to address the growing needs of higher education and training organizations worldwide.

In August 2021, D2L made strategic moves, acquiring exclusive course content and tools from Bayfield Design. This positions D2L to provide premium digital curriculum resources harmonizing with its Brightspace platform.

Desire2Learn Customers in ARTW Customer Database

Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying Desire2Learn applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of Desire2Learn and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified Brightspace LMS, customers.

Desire2Learn Key Cloud and HCM Applications

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Desire2Learn Customers - Breakdown by Geo, Size, Vertical and Product

List of Verified Desire2Learn Customers


No. of Desire2Learn Customers: 1240

No. of Desire2Learn HCM Applications Customers: 1240

No. of Desire2Learn Cloud HCM Customers: 1240

No. of Desire2Learn Cloud HCM Subscribers: 16 million


D2L has more than 1,200 clients and over 15 million learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the enterprise sector. Recent customers are Aleafia Health, Alias Universidades, Good Samaritan College, University of Suffolk, National Park College, and many others.

In 2018, D2L extended its growth in the EMEA region, with new education customers deploying its Brightspace learning platform.

Recent customers are: Docente al Dia, Stephen F. Austin State University, Kirkwood Community College, Queen's University, IAE School of Business, TAFE Queensland, San Joaquin Valley College, Michigan State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Contra Costa Community College District, Daytona State College, California University of Pennsylvania, Greenville College, Sheridan College Selects, Georgia Southern University, Laurentian University, University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, Calgary Board of Education, Red River College of Applied Arts, Science and Technology, MnSCU, HACC - Central Pennsylvania's Community College, University of Wisconsin System, Colorado Community College System, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Tennessee Board of Regents, Virginia Department of Education, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Deakin University, and Wodonga Middle Years College.

Desire2Learn Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

D2L stands at the forefront of vast opportunities in the ever-evolving EdTech landscape. The foray into enterprise learning aligns perfectly with the escalating demand for personalized corporate training. Brightspace for Enterprise, coupled with alliances with industry giants like IBM and Microsoft, positions D2L to capitalize on the burgeoning learning and development space.

D2L's global reach, coupled with its commitment to innovation, opens avenues for horizontal and vertical market expansion. As organizations embrace digital transformation, D2L's suite of solutions aligns seamlessly with emerging trends in Cloud, IoT, AI, and ML technologies.

Desire2Learn Risks and Challenges

Challenges may emerge from opposition to public charter schools and legal obstacles, potentially hindering D2L's growth trajectory, especially in certain jurisdictions.

Desire2Learn Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

D2L fosters a robust ecosystem through strategic partnerships. Collaborations with Zoom, Urkund, and Integrity Advocate showcase D2L's commitment to offering comprehensive solutions for online learning. Operating globally, D2L's ecosystem includes Integration Partners, Reseller Partners, and Global Alliance Partners, reinforcing its position as a key player in the EdTech landscape.

Desire2Learn Cloud Platform (PaaS) and Infrastructure (IaaS) Details

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