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23.04.07
GeoLearning further solidified its position as the top-rated enterprise learning management system company with findings from Bersin & Associates’ LMS Customer Satisfaction Study 2007: An Industry Analysis of the Customer Experience with Learning Management Systems. This comprehensive study identified GeoLearning as the customer satisfaction leader or co-leader in 17 of 20 measures for the enterprise LMS category. An overview of GeoLearning’s results from the new study, as well as the inaugural 2005 report, can be downloaded from www.geolearning.com/results. "ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind." The OLAT team released OLAT 5.1.2. This is a bugfix release. 14.06.05
KnowledgePlanet has further integrated its Training Back Office components to become the first learning solutions provider to offer a one-price, bundled service of on-demand technology and ongoing administration and operations management.
Comcourse Corporation announced today that it has expanded the functionality of their LMS program to fully support the new Mac OS X Tiger. All functions, including the WYSIWYG editor, work inside a Firefox browser. 06.06.05SumTotal today announced the availability of ToolBook Service Pack 2. SumTotal has added new capabilities to the product, including Java-free deployment, support for SCORM 2004 content, browser support for Firefox and Mozilla, tighter integration with the SumTotal platform and enhanced online tutorials. 01.06.05Williston State College will be among six North Dakota colleges and universities that are piloting the Desire2Learn online course delivery system. 31.05.05
The Aviation Industry Computer Based Training Committee (AICC) has now hosted the "Offline Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) Specification" drafted by Harbinger Systems on their official website inviting review comments from vendors and end-customers. 25.05.05
e2train has released a new white paper entitled 'A 12 point plan for a successful LMS implementation'. Drawn from factual data from existing users, it forms an effective 'how to' guide for anybody who is about to implement a Learning Management System (LMS). It explores the dozen key processes and pitfalls inherent in the implementation process.
Sessions.edu has partnered with ANGEL Learning to offer online education services to users of the company's web-based learning management system – ANGEL|LMS
Comcourse Corporation announced today that it is introducing The Comcourse Learning Bridge, the next-generation hosted Learning Management System. The program is being offered as an alternative to the older and more expensive LMS programs currently being employed by schools and colleges. 24.05.05
Agile.Net Inc. announces today that its Thinking
Cap Campus 1.4(TM) Learning Management System (LMS) has received SCORM 2004
certification by ADL - Advanced Distributed Learning (www.adlnet.org). 21.05.05
GeoLearning, Inc. announced a new alliance to
co-market Q2Learning’s blended learning solutions as an integrated component of its Internet-hosted learning management suite. 19.05.05
Norwich based Easy i, which develops learning programmes for companies, has been acquired by Australian publishing and training company SAI Global. 13.05.05
CADTRAIN, a leading provider of e-Learning for Pro/ENGINEER, announced an agreement with Butler International, Inc. to provide 225 seats of COACH/LMS at Butler's facilities worldwide. 12.05.05
Many corporates are seeking solutions for training and education that utilise sophisticated technology to bring about improvements in quality and cost-effectiveness. Some large organisations have already made substantial investments in their training infrastructure to create sophisticated e- learning solutions and Corporate Universities. These early adoptershave reported significant gains in learning effectiveness, productivity and also major cost savings. 11.05.05
SumTotal Systems today announced the availability of the SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.1, the first update of the platform since its launch in December 2004. The new version incorporates multiple new and enhanced functionalities, including enhanced reporting management, new standards support for SCORM 2004, broader offline access and expanded localization capabilities. 06.05.05
NetDimensions, a provider of global, enterprise-class learning management systems, today announced the availability of its newest LMS version to the U.S. market for $995, with no annual renewal charges. With the introduction of Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) Bronze, NetDimensions offers companies deploying online training programs a fully- featured, multilingual LMS at a cost far below the average market cost. 04.05.05
VaraStream(TM) today announced the availability of VARA 2.0(TM), the next generation of its flagship product suite, VARA(TM). With VARA 2.0 organizations can now deliver interactive training and educational content "live" over the Internet.
Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, and optimizing organizational skills and talent, and SkillSoft PLC , a leading provider of content resources and complementary technologies for integrated enterprise learning, today announced a fully integrated content and learning management solution. This integrated offering will be available from Plateau in late summer 2005 and will automate the process to deliver comprehensive content resources throughout an organization. 03.05.05
In response to the needs of smaller organizations, Warren-Forthought, Inc., the developer of the industry-leading MocKingbird(R) Terms.NGT(TM) Learning Management System (LMS), has announced the launch of Training Radar(TM). 02.05.05
A two-day workshop on a new e-learning management system, ‘Moodle’ has concluded at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU).
Moodle is a high quality learning management system (LMS), which the SQU Centre for Educational Technology (CET), is currently evaluating alongside WebCT as an e-learning platform as it is understood that it is easy for teachers to use and provides more flexibility in teaching than other systems. At present WebCT is being used for e-learning at SQU. 27.04.05
Teledata Informatics Ltd. said on Wednesday that it has got another order from Arunachal Pradesh. The order is for 150 schools in Arunachal Pradesh. The value of the contract is Rs75mn. As per the order, the Company would install necessary hardware, implement software solutions, and network the computers in these schools. 26.04.05
More than two-thirds of the country's most "digitally savvy" community colleges use WebCT course management solutions, WebCT announced today. Moreover, nine of the top 10 most digitally savvy large urban community colleges use WebCT. 25.04.05
WebCT, provider of higher education's most flexible and widely used e-learning solutions, today announced a new version of WebCT Campus Edition(TM). WebCT Campus Edition 6 takes WebCT's market-leading course management system to the next level, delivering unprecedented advancements in ease of use as well as cutting-edge teaching and learning functionality.
SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, announced today they have been selected by the Children’s Grief Education Association, a leading provider of bereavement counseling and support for professionals working with grieving children to provide grief support training using the SyberWorks Training Center Hosted e-Learning Solution. 24.04.05One of the UK's leading bingo brands is Mecca Bingo, where fast-moving expansion and development is being managed using a learning management system (LMS) developed by AdVal Learning Solutions (ALS). 21.04.05
SumTotal(TM) Systems today announced that Cannon Financial Institute (CFI), the premier provider of consulting and training services for the world's top financial organizations, has chosen the SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.0 to power a comprehensive e-learning and certifications solution offering from its Cannon Learning Solutions (CLS) subsidiary. 18.04.05New Zealand: The Open Polytechnic is leading a consortium of polytechs in a $1 million project to deploy open-source e-learning software.
The Open Source Virtual Learning Environment project, funded by the Tertiary Education Committee, is believed to be the largest deployment of "Moodle" software to date globally.
14.04.05
Decision Critical, Inc. today unveiled Critical Check Lists(TM), a solution aimed at the management and monitoring of staff competencies. This state-of-the-art, web-based competency management solution is the first of its kind and provides healthcare organizations with a single, real-time repository for all professional staff competencies. Critical Check Lists were designed for mobility. Competence can now be evaluated at the point of care, putting an end to the cumbersome costly skills fair used by most healthcare organizations. Critical Check Lists seamlessly interface with Decision Critical's Enterprise Learning Management System or can be implemented as a stand-alone solution.
13.04.05
Johannesburg-based software company CUDA Technologies (Pty) Ltd – a member of the Hi-Performance Learning Group – today launched its new learning software, CUDAT Version 3, in a move that is set to revolutionise e-learning in SA and other developing countries.
Eedo Knowledgeware (http://www.eedo.com ) announced today that ForceTen has achieved certification for SCORM 2004 and 1.2 certification, as well as PENS (Package Exchange Notification Services) conformance. Eedo’s recent achievements in SCORM certification and PENS conformance demonstrate an ongoing commitment in recognizing and investing in standards so that organizations can share course components across systems that conform to the same models. 12.04.05
Elluminate, Inc. announced today that Babson College has implemented Elluminate Live! The college is using Elluminate Live! to simulate the face-to-face experience of a traditional classroom, adding live interaction to distance education programs and blended online/onsite course offerings. 06.04.05
TrainCaster Learning Management System today announced approval by The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative of its status as a SCORM Adopter and ADL Partner. 05.04.05
Apangea Learning today released SmartHelp 2.0, the latest version of its industry-leading hybrid tutoring solution. Building on the robust features of the previous release, Apangea SmartHelp 2.0 features expanded math content and enhanced tools for managing and reporting student progress.
04.04.05
Makau Corporation has listened and responded to clients by introducing the Makau LMS and the Makau Course Integrator that focus on the end user. The Makau Course Integrator allows corporate trainers and training departments to load their own courseware into the LMS for network distribution and tracking. With the Integrator, companies can create, distribute, and track courses that meet their specific needs. 30.03.05
Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company has selected TrainCaster LMS to manage their training records. Watlow is not yet ready to deliver online courses, but needs a records management solution that gives them the flexibility to manage completion records, assignments, and due dates, while also giving them a clear upgrade path as their training needs change and grow over time. TrainCaster LMS recently introduced an LMS-Only configuration option that offered Watlow the ideal training solution.
29.03.05
Pathlore Software Corporation announced today that the Cleveland Clinic Health System-East Region (CCHS-East), which consists of Euclid, Hillcrest, Huron and South Pointe Hospitals, has deployed the software maker's enterprise learning-management solution. 23.03.05
TrainCaster Learning Management System today announced the latest in a series of LMS features designed to better support clients involved in managing compliance training in regulated industries. The latest additions are the Group and Course Compliance Reports. These reports give training administrators a bird's eye view of compliance status throughout the organization. The easy to read matrix format lets administrators quickly determine which group/course pairings are at highest risk. Detailed compliance information is available using the reports' drill down capabilities.
22.03.05
Plateau Systems announced today that the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has successfully deployed its learning management system across the entire agency. 18.03.05
Jenzabar, Inc. announced today that Belmont Technical College, St. Clairsville, OH, has selected Jenzabar's enterprise software, industry-leading Internet portal, learning management system, and campus intelligence systems in a major upgrade of campus computing designed to support the College's growing needs.
17.03.05
WebCT, provider of higher education's most flexible and widely used e-learning solutions, today announced that Chinese universities are rapidly adopting WebCT solutions as their e-learning platforms. Even before appointing a new executive to oversee China operations, the company had signed up more than 25 universities in greater China as customers, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The University of Hong Kong and National Taiwan Normal University.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology enters its fourth year of successfully deploying TrainCaster LMS to deliver online training, standard operating procedures, and compliance alerts to more than 10,000 employees worldwide. TrainCaster LMS is noted for its ease-of use, compliance reporting, subject matter expert authoring tools and customer service.
16.03.05
SyberWorks announced today they have entered into a reseller agreement with Vital Learning Corporation to sell their exclusive Supervision Series, a web based-training selection of already developed, online courses featuring subjects such as managing complaints, coaching job skills, delegating, and more. 15.03.05
ePath Learning, Inc., a leader in the creation of browser-based learning technologies, today announced that more than ten new customers have chosen ePath Learning ASAP+ as their integrated learning management service.
Plateau Systems, a leader in enterprise software that manages learning and knowledge readiness, today announced that PPD, Inc., a leading global provider of discovery and development services and products for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies, has selected OpenSuite(TM) as its learning management technology. 08.03.05
Six Additional Companies have Signed on to License IPIMS.ep, the Highly Respected Multimedia Competency Development System Created by IHRDC for the Upstream Petroleum Industry
KESDEE Inc., a specialist financial e-learning company launches Basel II: New Capital Accord, an interactive and comprehensive e-learning course. The course has been launched to assist financial institutions in their preparation to adopt the Basel II Framework, due to be implemented by year-end 2006. 07.03.05
With the HIPAA Compliance date of
April 21st, 2005 quickly approaching, InfoLogix is making a special offering
on its HIPAA Security on-line training course and hosting solution
Plateau Systems, a leader in enterprise software that manages learning and knowledge readiness, today announced superior customer satisfaction results in the Bersin & Associates' 2005 LMS 03.03.05
Derbyshire County Council has strengthened its learning development programmes by adopting The Matchett Group's learning management system (LMS) from Pathlore. 01.03.05
RWD Technologies, Inc. (RWD), a company that develops, implements, and supports products and services in the areas of training, consulting, and organizational performance across enterprises, announced the release of University360(R) Learning Management System (LMS) Version 5.0.5. When combined with RWD's comprehensive service offerings, University360 is designed to help medium- and large-sized organizations across all industries reduce costs in the delivery of training, better manage and administer the training process, and improve productivity by training employees in a consistent manner
ePath Learning, Inc., a leader in the creation of browser-based learning technologies, today announced the release of ASAP Object Model (ASAP-OM) and ASAP Object Access (ASAP-OA), a high-level object model and a pattern-based, object query language for ePath Learning's ASAP product line. Together, these new capabilities enable customers to define and generate custom, ad-hoc reports from ePath Learning's online learning platforms - ASAP, ASAP+ and ASAP-ASSESS. 28.02.05
Resource Bridge LLC, a leading provider of tools and services to support corporate training, announced today at the TRAINING 2005 Show in New Orleans, the official launch of ExceLearn(SM), a Web-based learning management system (LMS) consisting of a suite of products that enable companies--large and small--to quickly create and deploy easy-to-use, high quality eLearning courses and performance evaluations to end-user communities worldwide. 27.02.05
HumanSoft Learning Solutions launched the 'SumTotal' seminar Series in Dubai last week where it introduced its solutions in the field of learning and performance management systems. 18.02.05
Driven Systems Limited, one of a tight network of technologist suppliers to the National College for School Leadership's 'Learning Gateway' congratulates the College for winning the e-Government National Awards 2004. 16.02.05
e2train's latest version of Kallidus LMS (V7.2) offers a host of new features to enhance its position as the UK's favourite LMS.
PureSafety, a leading provider of online safety training and risk management solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with eDoc4u to provide the first online integrated health and injury risk reduction program designed to empower, educate and motivate employees to improve their health and safety. 11.02.05
SumTotal Systems, the industry's largest provider of learning and business performance technologies, services and processes, today announced that its much-anticipated new platform, the SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.0, will headline the company's appearance at this year's LEARNTEC 2005, the 13th annual conference and trade fair for educational and information technology, held at the Kongresszentrum in Karlsruhe, Germany from February 15 - 18. 08.02.05If you're looking for an application to automatically record all on-screen actions for use in an educational, corporate or technical support environment, then look no further than Macromedia Captivate. 04.02.05ATutor 1.4.3 has been released. "ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind." 18.01.05
ilos Business Solutions has developed and released its Learning Portal to consolidate disparate learning management systems (LMSes) and diverse content under one umbrella. Compatible with most content authoring tools, it allows for a diversity of courseware to be incorporated into one consistent front-end. 17.01.05
"ATutor is a Learning Content Management System designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind." 12.01.05
IntraLearn Software Corporation, the leading supplier of turnkey e-Learning software applications, announced today that Brandon-Hall.com has chosen to include the IntraLearn Extended Enterprise in two important new reports; the LMS KnowledgeBase 2005: In-Depth Profiles of 52 Learning Management Systems, and the Low-Cost Learning Management Systems: 17 Products for Limited Budgets. IntraLearn has been listed in every published Brandon-Hall LMS comparison report since the first report was released in 2000.
NetLearning Inc, which offers online educational services, has launched a new service for corporate customers that enables cellular phones to be used to learn about legal compliance topics, such as the protection of personal information. 11.01.05
Business Objects , the world's leading provider of business intelligence (BI) solutions, today announced the availability of BusinessObjects(TM) Knowledge Accelerator XI, the new version of its web-based user training and support solution for BusinessObjects XI. BusinessObjects Knowledge Accelerator XI provides customized, convenient, and cost-effective business user training to teach geographically dispersed workers how to get extreme insight from their organization's data using BusinessObjects XI, the BI industry's most advanced and complete BI platform. 08.01.05
UniversityOfHealthCare has just received a five-star rating of its data and computer security training program for HIPAA Privacy. It is available in several formats.
For IT professionals frustrated by the ever increasing security breeches caused by employees who have not read the security policy, Cetis Ltd has developed KT Accept policy communication software. 06.01.05
Leading learning industry analyst firm calls new learning and business performance solution "easy enough to use for literally any setting" 05.01.05
ABIOMED, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABMD) a manufacturer of products for circulatory care and support, today announced the launch of a new education and service program designed to promote heart recovery. 04.01.05
The new version of the Pathlore learning management suite (LMS version 6.5) is the first LMS to add support for the Package Exchange Notification System (PENS), an e-learning standard that allows content publishing interoperability between authoring tools, content management systems and learning management systems. 03.01.05
The New Jersey Institute of Technology, an e-learning pioneer and the confirmed originator of the "virtual classroom" concept, is using the WebCT Campus Edition(TM) course management system to expand its already broad range of innovative e-learning offerings.
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), a leader in Web-Based Training and E-Learning Solutions, today extended its "KMx Competitive Upgrade Program" special offer through December 31, 2005.
IRVINE, California, January 3, 2005 - CADTRAIN, the leading provider of Pro/ENGINEER e-Learning products worldwide, announces the availability of COACH/LMS R3.0. 23.12.04
e2train has produced a FREE white paper on the business benefits of implementing a Learning Management System (LMS). 22.12.04
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI)- www.kmsi.us, a leader in Web-based Training and E-Learning Solutions, expands its professional services organization to provide consulting and technical support services from newly established operations based in Texas and California.
Saba, the leading provider of human capital development and management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that it continues to see value from its content partners who deliver solutions addressing key readiness and compliance issues to the life sciences industry. 21.12.04
SumTotal(TM) Systems, the industry's largest provider of learning and business performance technologies, services and processes, today announced that the recently launched SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.0, has generated significant enthusiasm and positive feedback among the early adopter organizations that road-tested the powerful new platform during a beta testing program conducted over the past few months. Participants in the program included Pfizer, Symantec, Seagate, Bechtel, Baker Hughes, Schwan's, Mercury, US Army Training Support Command, Wachovia, Motorola and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
VCampus Learning Management System to Deliver Training for Operation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Enrollment System. 20.12.04
Achieving its most important milestone of 2004, SumTotal Systems, the industry's largest provider of learning and business performance technologies, services and processes, today announced the availability of the much-anticipated SumTotalââ€Â¢ Enterprise Suite 7.0. The revolutionary new platform is the first major product release for the company following its formation by the merger of Click2learn and Docent in March 2004.
Saba, the leading provider of human capital development and management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that Goodwill Industries International, the sixth-largest non-profit organization in North America, has licensed Saba Enterprise Learning. 17.12.04
GeoLearning, Inc., a provider of managed learning services and hosted learning platforms, has announced that the United States Department of the Interior (DOI), the federal government's principal conservation agency, has selected the GeoMaestro learning management suite to manage enterprise-wide human capital performance via the Internet. The year-long contract includes an option for DOI to renew each year for four years.
Pathlore Software Corporation, a provider of learning management software and services to industry and government, has announced the release of Pathlore Learning Management Suite 6.5. The new release features several Pathlore enhancements including the XLMS (eXtensible Learning Management Service) real-time, enterprise application integration technology. XLMS is designed to enable Pathlore customers to embed access to both learning and administrative tasks in any business process or workflow.
Rapid Intake, Inc. (rapidintake.com), best known for its popular e-Learning Developer Seriesââ€Â¢ line of books, announced that it has released a new rapid development toolkit for e-learning developers using Macromedia Flash. The toolkit, called Flash Companionââ€Â¢, is designed to quickly create scalable maintainable courses that automatically communicate with SCORM conformant learning management systems (LMSs). 16.12.04
The White House Communication Agency selects the Learn.com LearnCenter LMS to deliver rapid on-demand e-leanring. Learn.com, the leader in creating and projecting power-on-demand e-learning, announced today that The White House Communication Agency selected the Learn.com LearnCenter Learning Management System to power its rapid e-learning and training initiatives. Kesdee Inc., a provider of financial e-learning and reference solutions (eLRS), has licensed its courses to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). 14.12.04
Serebra Learning Corporation (TSX-V: SBR), one of Canada's leading providers of e-learning solutions, announced today that it has delivered a custom-built Learning Management System (LMS) for the highly secure intranet of the United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence. Payment to Serebra has been made in full. 13.12.04
techniques.org LLC announced today that its knowledgeWorks LMS version 1.3 is the first LMS to be SCORM 2004 certified by the ADL 12.12.04
After many years of keeping its staff's skills and learning records on a specially constructed database, the V&A Museum family of museums is trialing a learning management system (LMS). 25.09.04
At $5,000 Or Less, This Is The Lowest Priced LMS On The Market 21.09.04September 21, 2004 29.03.04Moodle is PHP courseware aiming to make quality online courses (eg distance education) easy to develop and conduct. Both learning & development are guided by strong pedagogical theory. Implemented on 1000's of sites, 74 countries and 36 languages. This maintenance release fixes a few bugs discovered since Moodle 1.2. Upgrading is recommended. 23.02.04ATutor 1.3.2 has been released. ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS) designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. |
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