More Blackboard monopoly?

I guess it’s no surprise that Blackboard has acquired yet another company, Xythos. As CMS/LMS options shrink, universities and schools using Blackboard will continue to look at alternatives to keep their options open and hope for more competition in the market. This competition is desperately needed to push Blackboard into refining and improving its product. Since the days of CourseInfo, not much has changed with Blackboard. Let’s hope the mergers and acquisitions are steps for this company to make significant improvements and take this product to the next level.