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    Arlo

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Arlo is a cloud based training and event management software designed to promote, sell and deliver courses and events. Arlo automates manual processes by providing simple scheduling, automatic communication, custom reporting, payments & invoicing. Client records are kept updated within Arlo’s robust CRM. Courses and events are easily managed within the Arlo platform and online registration can be tailored with fully customisable registration forms.…

    $99

    per user, per month

    Class for Web

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/AClass for Web, formerly Blackboard Collaborate, is an online, collaborative learning platform for the education industry and corporate learning needs. It includes features such as screen and application sharing, and web conferencing.

    $300

    per year

    Pricing
    ArloClass for Web
    Editions & Modules
    Simple
    $99
    per user, per month
    Professional
    $189
    per user, per month
    Enterprise
    $249
    per user, per month
    Classroom
    $300.00
    per year
    Department
    $9000.00
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ArloClass for Web
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$99 per user, per monthNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsUsage charges are as follows: 95¢ per registration for free events/online activities and $2 per registration for paid events/online activities—
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    86%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    86%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    User Ratings
    ArloClass for Web
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.5
    (31 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    8.5
    (8 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (6 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ArloClass for Web
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Arlo
    Its probably better suited for home-use rather than in a large office setting. Fortunately, my suite is less than 2000 sq ft so it's not much of an issue. It allows downloading and can be used amongst other managers or IT staff and the likes. I dont use any for outside.
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    I would say it is very useful for group collaborations online, as well as virtual classrooms where you wish your students/guests to collaborate in an adaptable environment; however I would advise against using the shared screen to display audio or video, nor would I encourage the use of the shared board with a group of people with disciplinary issues (as there is no accountability for who wrote/drew what).
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    Pros
    Arlo
    • The picture and video quality is excellent!
    • The customer support is excellent.
    • The product is excellent.
    • The app is easy to use.
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    • The Whiteboard feature is perfect for tutoring. We use it to write out formulas, draw diagrams, etc while in video chat to enhance explanations.
    • The file attachment feature is also very handy. This means we don't have to do a follow-up with a student using their email to send files of handouts, etc.
    • It's great that we only have to share a classroom access link for a student to enter a session. With other products, they had to set up a username and log-in with an account. Link access means 1 less hassle.
    • We are currently beginning to use the "record session" feature video sessions to use as training for new employees.
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    Cons
    Arlo
    • They should add power and connection monitoring to alert when a devices is offline.
    • They could add PoE
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    • Some of the newest computer high resolution screens are not as compatible with the interface. The font and windows are much smaller and the user is not able to increase the size of the windows to make it easier to read/navigate.
    • The audio can sometimes be inconsistent and tune in and out when someone is speaking. This is not every time though and many times the audio is clear.
    • The login process takes a bit longer to get into the program. You have to go through a few step process and loading time to get into the application.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Arlo
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    It is a tool that faculty likes to use. It has so much flexibility to allow students to see a class even if they happen to not be available in the classroom.
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    Usability
    Arlo
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    Blackboard Collaborate is reliable and feature-rich. It's a great web conferencing tool for teaching & learning, offering polls, chat, video and audio, whiteboard, content sharing, and breakout rooms. Blackboard Collaborate can be used for virtual office hours, lectures, guest speakers, training, professional development, conferences, technical support, academic advising, and so much more. Blackboard Collaborate can be used separately from the learning management system or it can be integrated for a single sign-on experience. It supports recordings, playbacks, private sharing, and MP4 downloads. Overall, it's a solid tool and very reliable.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Arlo
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    The availability of the software is quite impressive. You can access it at any time that you want and from anywhere that you want, but that depends on how the software is set up by the University. There might be sudden outages due to not having enough space on your database, which we had that very issue happen recently here at our University. During that time, you could not access their blackboard at all until it was brought up online again.
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    Performance
    Arlo
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    The performance of the software is remarkable. The loading speed of the pages is more than satisfying, it all depends on the users internet package. So far, there wasn't any issue of Blackboard slowing down other software or systems when integrated with them
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    Support Rating
    Arlo
    I have only had to contact them one time, and they were responsive and professional. It is difficult to give a rating on this unless you actually have an issue. This is the reason for a 9 out of 10. I can not give a perfect rating if I never had an opportunity to truly experience something.
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    Sometimes they do planned maintenance. Depending on the time zone you’re in, this may be in the middle of the night. That’s great. Sometimes this maintenance isn’t completed overnight however, and you need to use the platform and it is down. I’ve never been able to successfully contact them to report an outage or get assistance when it is down. I just have to wait until it comes back up to go to class, review sessions, etc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Arlo
    Im still comparing and so far Synology is a better choice for its clarity and ease of use.
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    Nearpod does not allow for the same type of synchronous environment that Blackboard collaborate does. Further, Nearpod, as the name suggests is best suited for a face-to-face classroom that is, preferably, one-to-one. While it has some of the same functions as Nearpod, Blackboard collaborate is best suited for remote transmission rather than face-to-face
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    Scalability
    Arlo
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    The reason for this rating is that the software is a pretty good tool that can be utilized for use in all of the Universities around the world. It has the capability to fulfill the needs of various different education systems. Although, there are slight improvements that are needed, therefore the rating is at 8.
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    Return on Investment
    Arlo
    • It's been positive overall using Arlo.
    • They seem to respect privacy more than their competition.
    • Haven't had any issues with the models we use.
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    Class Technologies, Inc
    • Because faculty can schedule sessions on-the-fly without IT involvement, they are able to accomplish goals that they plan for weeks in advance as well as impromptu goals that come up at a moments notice.
    • Integration with the campus Learning Management Systems provides quick and easy scheduling of sessions that can be joined easily by students in those courses.
    • Scheduling of meetings can also be done through the web interface directly which enables administrative departments not associated with courses in the learning management system to also schedule meetings not affiliated with courses.
    • On-campus users can schedule meetings without outside participants by sending an open "guest link" URL that allows users to participate despite not having an account within the system iteself.
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    ScreenShots

    Arlo Screenshots

    Screenshot of View information in real-time. At a glance, see what events are coming up, monitor registrations, view events people have registered interest in, track the value of orders per month, and manage your daily tasks.Screenshot of Create event registration forms with a range of options to capture the information you need for each event. Add sessions for workshop registrations, options for accommodation, and capture special information using custom fields.Screenshot of Receive payments easily with payment gateway integrations.Screenshot of Arlo makes it quick and easy to create a great looking and engaging experience for your visitors.  Use a website template and you can be up and going in no time.  Alternatively, have your web designer integrate Arlo with your website’s Content Management System (CMS) or skin up an Arlo website theme.Screenshot of Whether you are an administrator, presenter, or support staff, you’ll have access to all the information you need in the palm of your hand with Arlo for mobile.