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.
LMS product news
SumTotal Systems Ships SumTotal Enterprise Suite 7.1
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.
NetDimensions Shakes Up LMS Market with Self-Installing, Fully-Featured LMS for $995
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.
VaraStream Unveils VARA 2.0 for Online Interactive Training and Educational Content
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 and SkillSoft Announce First Integrated Content and Learning Management Solution
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.