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As demand for actionable learning continues to rise, global organisations select eQuality to optimise workforce performance and enhance customer experiences –
Witness Systems (NASDAQ: WITS), a global provider of performance optimisation software and services, today announced increased demand and momentum around its e-learning software solutions. As worldwide organisations continue to make actionable learning and service quality top priorities, the company and its eQuality® solutions are well positioned to support and advance their workforce optimisation goals.

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Blackboard Inc. announced today that it is helping to bring teaching and learning online throughout the People’s Republic of China. More than 40 universities and schools across China have chosen The Blackboard Learning System(TM), provided by CerBibo Corporation, to power their online learning environments. Established in late 2003, CerBibo ( http://www.cerbibo.edu.cn) is a joint venture company established by Blackboard and CERNET Corporation, a spin-off of China’s Ministry of Education. CerBibo provides e-learning software solutions, including the Blackboard Academic Suite(TM) and related services, from its headquarters in Beijing.
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The American College of Forensic Examiners and VCampus, an online training specialist, announced plans to develop a Web-based certification program for professionals working in the homeland security sector on Tuesday. The program was originally created for offline purposes by the forensic examiners group to help qualify people working on national security issues for both government agencies and private firms.
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U.S. Education Corporation (USEC), a leader in providing career-focused, postsecondary education and training in the western United States, announced today the launch of an online Associate of Science Degree Completion Program in Health Studies offered by Western Career College. Classes commence January 24, 2005. The program, which is provided via Western College Online, is intended for students who have successfully completed some college in a healthcare-related discipline from any regionally or nationally accredited college.
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The e-learning website of the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has been formally launched.

Launching the website www: http://elearning.vtu.ac on January 8, deputy chief minister Siddaramaiah said, “We need to understand if IT can help bring about a balance in effectively providing rural empowerment and social justice.”
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