Itslearning

Overview

• Itslearning is a digital learning management system (LMS) developed by the Norwegian company Itslearning AS.
• It is designed for both K12 and higher education, allowing the delivery of learning materials such as assessments and Office 365 documents.
• The system serves a global audience, providing a platform for educational content distribution.

Company Details

• Type: Stock Company
• Industry: Educational
• Genre: Learning Management System
• Founded: 1999 in Bergen, Norway
• Headquarters: Bergen, Norway
• Key People: Kirsi Harra-Vauhkonen (CEO)
• Parent Company: Sanoma
• Website: itslearning.com

History

• 1998: Created by students at Bergen University College as a project on "virtual classrooms."
• 1999: Formal establishment after receiving a grant from Bergen University College, with the college as the first user.
• Initial Name: Initially named "it:solutions."
• 2004: Arne Bergby became CEO.
• 2009: Opened an American office in Massachusetts.
• 2013: Acquired SkoleIntra.
• 2014: 40% stake sold to EQT, valuing the company at 600 million NOK ($73 million).
• 2015: Acquired Fronter.
• 2019: Acquired by Sanoma Group, a European learning and media company.

Expansion and Acquisitions

• SkoleIntra: Acquired in 2013.
• Fronter: Acquired in 2015.

Notable Developments

• Integrated with Microsoft Office 365 and G-Suite Cloud Apps.
• Launched iOS and Android Apps to enhance accessibility and user experience.

References

• THE Journal articles about itslearning's app launches and integration with Microsoft Office 365 and G-Suite.
• Information sourced from itslearning's official story page and external articles about company expansions and acquisitions.

Categories

• Related to Norwegian educational websites, educational software, and learning management systems.
• Part of Norwegian educational technology company landscape, established in 1999.

Note

• Article contains promotional content and requires editing for neutrality as of October 2021.