A thorough needs assessment establishes the foundation for an HRD or training program. A review of over 100 articles on e-learning found two glaring problems pertaining to needs assessment: the failure to identify a real problem or need for e-learning, and a failure to fully analyze the problem or need, even when it was identified. One other area that is likely to have broad implications for HRD in general, and assessment in particular, is the growing use of mobile or wireless technology. Many current e-learning providers do not make sufficient use of needs assessment tools.