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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CrossKnowledge Learning Suite

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/ACrossKnowledge Learning Suite is a cloud based learning management solution (LMS). The solution is customizable and includes a built-in authentication protocol. It is designed to integrate with content formats such as SCORM and AICC. CrossKnowledge is a Wiley Global brand.N/A

    Brassring

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/ABrassring, formerly from IBM and part of the Kenexa Talent Acquisition Suite, and now sold by Infinite Computer Solutions, is an enterprise grade ATS and onboarding solution. It allows companies to find the right talent, track and manage candidates, and use candidate data to spot trends within the applicant pool.N/A
    Pricing
    CrossKnowledge Learning SuiteBrassring
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CrossKnowledge Learning SuiteBrassring
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    CrossKnowledge Learning SuiteBrassring
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of CrossKnowledge Learning Suite and Brassring
    Feature
    CrossKnowledge Learning Suite
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Brassring
    -
    Ratings
    Course authoring6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Course catalog or library8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Player/Portal5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning content10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance management3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning reporting & analytics3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of CrossKnowledge Learning Suite and Brassring
    Feature
    CrossKnowledge Learning Suite
    -
    Ratings
    Brassring
    7.5
    11 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings7.711 Ratings
    Customized Application Form00 Ratings7.111 Ratings
    Resume Management00 Ratings7.410 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Candidate Search00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings8.310 Ratings
    Collaboration00 Ratings7.18 Ratings
    Task Creation and Delegation00 Ratings7.46 Ratings
    Email Templates00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    User Permissions00 Ratings7.49 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings7.110 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CrossKnowledge Learning SuiteBrassring
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (30 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.8
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    2.6
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CrossKnowledge Learning SuiteBrassring
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Wiley
    CrossKowledge offers a superb library of learning content and a serviceable learning management system to go with it. If you’re looking for robust reporting or want to minimise the time you spend managing learning administration, you should look elsewhere.
    Incentivized
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    Kenexa is is well suited for any organization that has more than 3000 employees globally. I would not recommend this to startups or a growing organization with less than 3000 employees. But once you cross this number, Kenexa becomes useful and is a brilliant tool for global operations - recruiting. I would recommend this tool to any organization that has offices in many countries/geographies as well.
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    Pros
    Wiley
    • CrossKnowledge provides learning content across a wide array of subjects, and this content is delivered using various delivery methods (interactive e-learning, videos, reading material, activity journals, etc.)
    • CrossKnowledge’s learning suite makes it easy to set up and roll out a highly customised learning management system.
    • CrossKnowledge offers a mobile app that makes it easy to access both the learning management system as well as their learning content on the go.
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    • Kenexa allows Boolean key word search within a particular requisition so it makes sifting through a high number of applicants manageable and effective
    • Kenexa can be tailored to meet individual business needs. During the time we’ve had Kenexa here I’ve used it in support of a few different business segments and for each the way the system was used to “position” candidate statuses have varied based on the individual need of the business. One example is when interviewing a high volume of applicants internationally, we were able to send qualified applicants through to the “event manager” and it would enable the candidate to select his/her interview date/time based on previously submitted options inputted by our Kenexa users.
    • Kenexa allows one to customize and score questions for each open requisition that applicants complete as they apply. The system then sorts applicants according to the score of candidate answers allowing for easy sorting of top qualified candidates.
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    Cons
    Wiley
    • As a learning management system, CrossKnowledge’s backend is missing several key features for learning administrators
    • It is immensely difficult to set up learning events and managing invitations to learners
    • Reporting is extremely limited: you can only see the reports that CrossKnowledge seems necessary; you have very limited customisation options, and many of the basic reporting functions are simply impossible
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    • BrassRing's application system for candidates is prone to freezing and crashing in the middle of the application causing potential candidates to lose all progress. I filled out the application myself and witnessed these issues first hand, on top of several complaints I received via phone and email from candidates attempting to apply via the BrassRing service. Also, the Parsing system within the application is not capable of pulling any meaningful information out of text documents.
    • Each user must be added to each job in order for that job, and the candidates in it, to show up in relevant searches. This becomes a problem when a new team member joins the account and needs access to all of the previous openings just so that they can find candidates already in the system. The account I was working on involved literally hundreds of new openings a month, meaning that any movement of personnel on or off the account would mean having to update potentially thousands of old positions just to allow them to be able to mine the ATS for candidates. I don't see any particular reason why someone with access to the system should have to be given access to each individual job. If a particular position needs to be kept confidential for whatever reason then that individual position should be able to be set to only show to authorized recruiters. The rest of the positions should automatically be searchable by anyone with appropriate access to the ATS to allow for basic level candidate mining and movement.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Wiley
    CrossKnowledge’s learning content makes it a no-brainer. Besides, while their LMS isn’t as powerful or robust as we’d have liked, it’s still serviceable and most of our learners aren’t directly affected by it.
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    I am confident that the Kenexa product will continue to evolve to meet the needs of our business in an ever changing work environment. The affiliation with IBM also plays a factor as we have a long standing successful relationship with IBM products. We will be looking to integrate other Kenexa products in the near future to streamline our HR processes.
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    Usability
    Wiley
    No answers on this topic
    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    I feel like I am pretty decent with computers and systems. It was fairly easy to use it after about a week or two . But I have seen people struggle with it as well as some people not use it at all. It can be slow at times and not work at times. But Its a fine system.
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    Performance
    Wiley
    No answers on this topic
    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    Just slow for what we are doing here
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    Support Rating
    Wiley
    No answers on this topic
    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    It is a very basic system. It may be OK for entry level positions only. The practice of removing CVs while the recruitment process is ON is disturbing and there is no one to explain or to inform why it is being done. Even a routine mail is not sent to the client/consultant. I am surprised how this system is continuing without too many complaints.
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    Implementation Rating
    Wiley
    No answers on this topic
    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    We purchased an out of the box solution and that worked well for us.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Wiley
    Moodle is a far more powerful and flexible learning management system for learning administrators. Where CrossKnowledge has the edge is in its fabulous learning content library.
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    SF ATS was not available at the time and Taleo was thought to be too expensive. In retrospect, given the amount of customization and leveraging of other vendor technology for things like analytics I suspect any cost advantage we realized evaporated
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    Return on Investment
    Wiley
    • It’s extremely difficult to evaluate ROI of a tool like CrossKnowledge, but it’s only been a little over a year since we rolled it out across the organisation and we’ve already made it part of our performance management system
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    Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc
    • Kenexa has assisted us in identifying top talent within our target market of applicants.
    • Kenexa may exclude potentially good associates that don't test well.
    • Kenexa clearly defines specific categories and general notes for training, development, & coaching of associates on areas of opportunity.
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