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Evaluation

IMC Positioned in Visionaries Quadrant

Saarbruecken (GER), October 2009 - IMC AG, a provider of learning technologies, has announced that it has been positioned in the Visionaries quadrant of the 2009 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Corporate Learning Systems (CLS). This year's Magic Quadrant evaluated seventeen CLS providers worldwide according to their completeness of vision and their ability to execute that vision. » MORE

Content Management

XML-based Learning Solutions on EMC Documentum

Boulder CO (USA), October 2009 - Xyleme, a provider of 100% XML, SCORM 2004-certified learning content management solutions and Flatirons Solutions, a developer of enterprise and XML content management solutions, have announced their alliance to offer EMC Documentum services to training organizations in order to meet comprehensive, global learning requirements. » MORE

Letter from UK

Executives opt for low tech training tools

London (UK), October 2009 - (by Bob Little) Despite the alleged popularity of electronic performance support systems (EPSS) software among the UK's eLearning community, new independent research - commissioned by IMC (UK) Learning - shows that many executives are unaware of both what this EPSS software can do and its benefits for individuals and organisations. » MORE

Training Standards

New Appointment Reinforces QA's ITIL Credentials

Slough (UK), October 2009 - Jeff Payne, Director of Professional Best Practice at QA, a provider of learning services, has been nominated by ISEB as the representative for Europe to the ITIL V3 ATO Sub-Group. In this role, Payne represents all Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) across Europe as well as QA. » MORE

Health Care

Vertically Focused Learning Solutions

Mumbai (IN), October 2009 - Learning-solutions provider Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) has announced the launch of its first business vertically focused learning solutions for organizations in the healthcare industry. TIS formally launched this initiative with the appointment of Candida Chandorkar as Vice President - Global Healthcare Solutions, a move from her earlier position as Vice President - ANZ. » MORE

Social Media

Trust No Barrier to Web 2.0 in Organizations

Zurich (CH), October 2009 - Trust issues surrounding wikis, blogs, and other Web 2.0 forms of communication should not delay adoption within organizations, according to European business leaders. Delegates to a roundtable discussion organised by LINE, a provider of learning and communications solutions, on the theme of 'Transforming Learning in the 21st Century' were strongly opposed to the idea that organizations should create specific rules to govern how employees use social media within the workplace. » MORE

Social Learning

blueKiwi and CrossKnowledge Sign Partnership Agreement

Paris (FR)/London (UK), September 2009 - blueKiwi, a provider of enterprise social software, and CrossKnowledge, expert in the development of managerial and leadership skills through new technologies, have combined their expertise to offer their customers an integrated and innovative solution in the field of social learning. » MORE

Virtual Classroom

English Language Training with Barack Obama

Munich (GER), September 2009 - Learning should be fun, motivating, and interactive. That's why the language-learning specialists from digital publishing send a tutor and other learners to their client's homes - via the Internet. » MORE

Fresh Face

Kerry Pascall Is New Head of Digital Learning

Barnstaple (UK), September 2009 - Following strong growth in its digital learning business, Bray Leino BroadSkill has appointed Kerry Pascall in the new role of head of digital learning. In her new role, Kerry will work with Bray Leino's account directors to deliver cost-effective learning solutions for clients. » MORE

Open Training

Accelerating Lean Skills

Egham (UK), September 2009 - Amnis is running an 'open' version of its three-day 'Accelerated Lean Skills' programme in association with the Institute of Operations Management (IOM), starting on 29 September. Over the last year, Amnis has trained over 1,300 Lean practitioners from a wide range of organisations and job roles. » MORE