"Saba's positioning as a major player reflects their strong partnerships, global presence, and depth of capability," says Lisa Rowan, research vice president, HR, Talent, and Learning, IDC. "Saba has also been out ahead of the curve on the integration of social technology. In addition, their clients are well satisfied with their pricing and customer service."

"In this dynamic marketplace, we are delighted to work with our customers, some of the world’s best-known and innovative brands, to advance the innovative use of our unified, intelligent talent-management solution," said Emily He, Saba’s Chief Marketing Officer. "We appreciate the IDC MarketScape’s recognition of our resulting market impact on the new world of work."