Xyleme & Kenexa Feature Comparison

Xyleme and Kenexa have been the Learning Content Management System (LCMS) of choice for organizations looking to create and manage content at scale more effectively. While some authoring tools have expanded to include ancillary LCMS features, none of them can match the comprehensive authoring, publishing, distribution and reporting capabilities of either Xyleme or Kenexa.

With IBM recently announcing they will be sun-setting Kenexa and ceasing support as of December 31, 2021, many Kenexa clients have contacted Xyleme to understand the differences between the two products. While there are many similarities between Xyleme and Kenexa, there are several key features — as well as award-winning, hands-on support — that make Xyleme the best fit for enterprise content management.

We’ve compiled comparisons across critical features and functionalities to showcase the similarities and differences between Xyleme and Kenexa. If you have questions regarding any features not listed here, please contact us to speak with one of our LCMS experts.

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Authoring | Publishing | Delivery & Analytics | Architecture & Hosting | Services & Support

Authoring Features

With Xyleme’s modern web-based platform, authors can simplify the content creation process and reduce development time. Xyleme’s authoring tool is designed to work with other content development tools your team may be using (Storyline, Captivate, etc.), while still centralizing content management and providing a single source of truth. With functionality such as “where used” and “break-link” reporting, authors can easily monitor and manage re-use at any level of granularity.

Authoring Features Checklist

Details	Xyleme	Kenexa
Basic content authoring capabilities
Basic content eLearning interactions
Create and reuse a variety of learning objects
Content search with robust metadata and tagging
Embed with other authoring tools (Storyline, Captivate, etc.)
“Where-Used” reporting for content reuse decision making
Ability to use embed codes for external media management systems (Vimeo, YouTube, etc.)
Export content into XLIFF to simplify translation management

Publishing Features

In addition to offering a wide variety of single-source, high-quality responsive web-based outputs, Xyleme has always been the industry leader in print deliverables. Our print output process makes it easy to embed slide thumbnails to support Instructor Led Training (ILT), instructor guides, student guides and PowerPoint slides, while keeping all print deliverables in sync.

Publishing Features Checklist

Details	Xyleme	Kenexa
Publish content to Word, PowerPoint, PDF, HTML5, SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, and AICC
All outputs automatically responsive out of the box
Select slide themes to layout PowerPoint content automatically
Ability to create Word templates to easily define and control formatting down to the most granular level

Delivery & Analytics Features

Xyleme’s Content Delivery Service (CDS) is a cloud-based, centralized content warehouse that integrates seamlessly with existing Learning Management Systems (LMSs), allowing the delivery of SCORM from the cloud. CDS eliminates costly redeployments, ensures accurate and compliant content, and automates the upload process.

Xyleme CDS includes an xAPI compliant built-in Learning Record Store (LRS) that tracks exactly how users interact with your learning content. Xyleme’s analytics dashboards provide an accurate and objective picture of content engagement and performance, so users can identify trends and continue to refine and improve content over the long term.

Delivery & Analytics Features Checklist

Details	Xyleme	Kenexa
Store and distribute content from other authoring systems
Embed content in Salesforce and other apps with API integration
Distribute to multiple LMS systems without duplication
xAPI-based content analytics with robust Learning Records Store (LRS)

Architecture & Hosting Features

Xyleme is a Software as a Service (Saas) platform, leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology and utilizing all AWS security services and certifications to ensure our platform is optimized for scalability and performance.

Architecture & Hosting Features Checklist

Details	Xyleme	Kenexa
Can be deployed on standalone, non-cloud servers
Fully SaaS-based in AWS cloud

Services & Support Features

Since our founding in 2004, we have served hundreds of organizations, and we know that success is about more than technology. Our expert Services & Support Staff specializes in working closely with our partners to ensure a streamlined onboarding and training process, and offering ongoing consulting and support services throughout the life of the partnership. When problems need to be solved, our support staff won’t hide behind a ticketing system. They will work with customers over the phone to ensure they are successful.

Services & Support Features Checklist

Details	Xyleme	Kenexa
Daily open Q&A included in the subscription fee
Monthly user-group sessions
Regular sharing of product roadmap and solicitation of customer feedback
Expert support teams based in US and UK
Phone and web-based support contact channels
Annual educational and networking customer event

At Xyleme, we are proud to be the industry-leading LCMS provider, and are committed to the long-term success of our customers. We continue to invest in our solutions and services to help our customers drive innovation and re-imagine how content is authored, published, delivered, and analyzed at their organization.

FAQs

Does Xyleme provide migration services?

Yes, our expert teams have more than 15 years experience migrating content. We’ve migrated from both Force10 and Kenexa LCMS. As you know, successful migration involves more than just moving data — we help manage the entire process. We are currently working on a comprehensive Migration Guide. Check back soon for more information.

What support services does Xyleme offer?

Our award-winning Service Teams, based both in the U.S. and EU, are extremely hands-on and work closely with each of our partners to ensure success. In addition to 1:1 support, we also provide daily Q&A sessions, weekly meetings with Relationship Managers (who are also system experts), weekly “Ask the Experts” forums and monthly customer round-tables, and more.

Does Xyleme support multiple languages?

Yes, we currently support outputs in 28 languages. Our outputs also adjust to accommodate varying language string sizes. Because Xyleme stores content in flexible XML, it is not tied to presentation, making it easy to export and import only what is needed for translation. As a result, our customers significantly reduce translation costs and turnaround times.

Does Xyleme support ILT?

Yes, we have always supported Instructor-Led Training (ILT). All of our outputs can be synced from a single source, including instructor guides, student guides, and PowerPoint presentations. Xyleme is the only LCMS that can create high-quality PowerPoint slides and embed thumbnails directly into print documents. Learn more about how Xyleme supports ILT.

Do you listen to customers feedback?

Yes, we pride ourselves on working closely with our customers and value their feedback. Customer feedback helps drive our development roadmap and helps us to continue to improve our products. We have multiple communication channels in place to ensure we are able to capture our customer’s feedback in real time.

Can Xyleme accept content from other authoring systems?

Yes, Xyleme LCMS supports interactions from a wide range of authoring systems, including Articulate Storyline and Captivate. In addition, Xyleme has 30+ built-in interactions, making it easy to create compelling content quickly from a variety of tools and platforms.

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