Reactions to Pearson Buying EmbanetCompass

Inside Higher Ed – Joshua Kim

18-Oct

I’ve spent some time with the folks at EmbanetCompass and I’ve come away impressed with both their team and the services that they offer. At $650 million I think that Pearson is getting very good value. Pearson’s and EmbanetCompass’ online program management services are complementary, as this purchase enables Pearson to leapfrog into a leadership position in graduate and high-end programs. This purchase of EmbanetCompass is another indicator to me that Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions, and his management team at Pearson are amongst the most talented and farsighted leaders in the publishing and educational technology industry. Under Kilburn, Pearson is assembling the pieces to offer the sort of full-spectrum services, platform and content that higher education institutions will be looking for in choosing our partners.

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