Demystifying LMS platform sharing
At Génoa, innovation and accessibility are at the heart of our approach. Recently, we highlighted the concept of LMS platform sharing. But what exactly does this mean?
This article aims to clarify this revolutionary approach and outline the concrete advantages that led Genoa to adopt it.
What is a Shared LMS Platform?
A shared LMS platform is based on the sharing of a single software infrastructure by several separate entities, whether they are companies, training organisations or associations. This architecture, often referred to as ‘multi-tenancy’, allows different structures to coexist within the same platform, while maintaining complete independence.
What is multi-tenancy?
Imagine a modern building housing several companies. Each company occupies its own offices, furnished according to its needs and visual identity, without ever interfering with its neighbours’ space. This is precisely the principle of multi-tenancy applied to an LMS platform:
Autonomous and secure spaces : Each entity has its own LMS environment. Users, training content and data for each structure are completely separate, ensuring confidentiality and security. No interference or cross-visibility is possible.
Total customisation: Although sharing a common infrastructure, each tenant is free to customise their LMS space to reflect their image. Logo integration, compliance with graphic guidelines, choice of colours… Each organisation’s brand identity is fully enhanced. It is even possible to have a customised access URL, reinforcing the professional image.
Advanced segmentation : The shared platform offers unrivalled internal segmentation flexibility. Take, for example, a construction company based in Brest, Rennes and Nantes. Thanks to the sub-category and sub-entity features, it can create dedicated spaces for each site. This allows for targeted content distribution and granular user management, thereby optimising training effectiveness.
Individual site policies : Each tenant retains complete control over their own platform usage policy. Registration management, assessment methods, communication rules… Each organisation adapts its LMS space to its specific needs.
Why Genoa Opted for the Shared Model: A Strategic Decision?
Genoa’s decision to favour a shared LMS platform was not made at random. It stems from a strong desire to make digital training accessible to as many people as possible. We opted for this model because it offers considerable advantages:
Democratisation of access to digital training : We firmly believe that every company and every trainer should have the opportunity to benefit from a high-performance LMS, regardless of their size or initial resources. Pooling resources removes the financial and technical barriers that could hinder small organisations or those with occasional needs.
Drastic cost reduction : One of the major advantages of sharing is the sharing of infrastructure costs (servers, maintenance, updates). By sharing resources, we can offer much more competitive access rates than a dedicated solution, enabling our customers to make substantial savings.
Positive environmental impact : Server sharing results in optimised use of hardware and energy resources. Fewer servers means a smaller carbon footprint. At Génoa, we are sensitive to environmental issues, and this model is part of our commitment to sustainable development.
CONCLUSION
By choosing a shared LMS platform, Génoa offers a solution that is powerful, flexible and economical. We are proud to enable a wide range of organisations to digitise their training effectively, without the constraints and costs of their own infrastructure. Join us in this innovative approach and discover how sharing can transform your digital training strategy.