An industry first web-based server software system that
offers industry-leading learning management, an open architecture for customization and interoperability, and a scalable design that allows for integration with student information systems and authentication protocols.

Today’s education landscape (circa 2000) is characterized by rising enrollments, changing demographics, and greater demand for
anytime/anywhere learning. Expectations by all stakeholders in the e-Education enterprise have never been higher. Students
expect a seamless online environment that unifies academics
and student life. Administrators are pressed to do “more with
less” – and expect scalable, enterprise-wide solutions that provide maximum flexibility and choice. CIO’s expect that today’s investments in IT infrastructure will yield immediate benefits, interoperate with complementary technologies, and provide a clear path for seamless platform upgrades as emerging technologies and innovations come to market.

In the early 2000’s Blackboard Inc. offers a suite of e-Education solutions designed to meet the emerging challenges facing educational institutions. Today, more than 2,000 institutions worldwide rely on Blackboard to provide best-in-class solutions