RSS Feed from the Elearnity Research Knowledge Centre - the latest learning and e-learning research, analysis and market news from Europe's leading corporate learning analyst http://www.elearnity.com 130 79 http://research.elearnity.com http://www.elearnity.com/images/Logos/ElLogoBlueMainHeader.jpg 2009-06-29T09:00Z Copyright 2005 Elearnity Limited. All rights reserved. eng hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TGFEH Product Announcements, Authoring Tools Atlantic Link announced a range of new features and functionality with the release of Content Point Version 1.31 including an embedded flash asset library, multi-resolution support, enhanced tracking and support for Arabic. 2009-06-29T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TGFEH http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TDBCJ LMS, Partnerships NetDimensions announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Gilkron Limited whose Novacourses website provides content for legal and other professionals, powered by EKP. 2009-06-25T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TDBCJ http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TCCXY Appointments, LMS, Talent Management, SaaS Learn.com announced that David Wilkins, former Senior Director of Product Strategy at Mzinga (formerly KnowledgePlanet) has been named their Executive Director of Product Marketing. 2009-06-24T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TCCXY http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TDBGZ Partnerships, Academia, Learning environments, LMS, Virtual Classroom UniServity announced a strategic partnership with Microsoftto integrate Microsoft Live@edu within UniServity cLc (connected Learning communities) Learning Platform. 2009-06-24T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TDBGZ http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TBG2C Mergers and Aquisition, LMS, Talent Management SumTotal announced that it has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders in connection with its proposed transaction with affiliates of Vista Equity Partners Fund III, L.P., on July 21, 2009. 2009-06-23T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TBG2C http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T9CS7 Authoring Tools, LMS, Talent Management Saba announced the latest release of its content creation and publishing tool Saba Publisher 9.0 with new features for rapid content creation and media-rich content for mobile devices, including iPhone and iPod Touch. 2009-06-19T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T9CS7 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T6B47 Performance Support Galliford Try, a leading construction and house building group, has selected LearningGuide to provide learning and support to new staff across the UK in the use of their business control system. 2009-06-18T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T6B47 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4CYW Portfolio, LCMS Giunti Labs is launching a set of Portfolio and Skills management modules as part of its new learn eXact Enterprise LCMS Suite. The products – currently known as eXact Portfolio – are being unveiled for the first time at the ePortfolio conference in London. 2009-06-17T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4CYW http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4EG4 LMS, Product Announcements, Performance e2train announced the launch of Kallidus 8. The new system offers an easy to use iGoogle style web gadget learner interface which will enable learning professionals to integrate formal and informal learning within a single solution. 2009-06-17T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4EG4 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4NN3 Collaboration, LMS, SaaS Edvantage announced the latest version of its Learning Gateway LMS, featuring enhanced community tools and user group functionality. 2009-06-17T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T4NN3 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T6CFW Shows/Conferences A new event for learning and development professionals is being launched. Learning and Skills 2010 will run alongside Learning Technologies 2010 on 27 and 28 January 2010. 2009-06-17T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T6CFW http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T3GDC LMS, Talent Management Saba announced that InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, has implemented Saba Learning as its global LMS. 2009-06-16T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T3GDC http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TCCHP Talent Management, LMS, Performance Plateau Systems announced the version 6.1 of their talent management suite, featuring organizational dashboards, enhanced performance review, and a streamlined user interface. 2009-06-16T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7TCCHP http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T3AQW Content, Authoring Tools Edvantage group announced the launch of its voiceover function for CourseBuilder (content authoring tool), CBVoice, allowing users to automatically generate and add high-quality synthetic voiceover. 2009-06-15T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7T3AQW http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWHU6 Virtual Classroom, LMS, Learning environments London College of Beauty Therapy has selected Blackboard to deliver its BTEC Beauty Retail Consultant Diploma online to reduce barriers for learners who might not otherwise have the time or opportunity for professional training. 2009-06-11T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWHU6 http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWHWH Virtual Classroom Saba announced the latest version of Saba Centra 7.6 SP2 with one-click capture and distribution of session materials, increased session interactivity and a new, full-featured Linux client. 2009-06-11T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWHWH http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWJHG Partnerships, Content, Blended Learning UKS and Cegos Group announced the launch of e-Learning solutions by Cegos and Global Learning by Cegos to support the long-term performance and growth of commercial and public sector organisations in the Middle East. 2009-06-11T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWJHG http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWK7R Learning environments, Simulation, Performance, Coaching Creative Metier has launched its Vivocco100 programme using remote coaching via an online portal to get staff focussed on what they need to deliver through critical company results. 2009-06-11T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SWK7R http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SVC8Q Virtual Classroom Onlignment, a new company formed by Phil Green, Clive Shepherd and Barry Sampson, has been launched to support organisations in the use of web conferencing and other real-time online technologies. 2009-06-09T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SVC8Q http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SVCAM LCMS, E-learning Skills WEBACAD, an e-learning content development company, has chosen the OutStart LCMS to develop, manage, maintain and deliver e-learning content for an online training initiative known in Europe as the Certified European E-Learning Manager program. 2009-06-09T09:00Z News http://www.elearnity.com/A555F3/research/research.nsf/byKey/DWIN7SVCAM http://research.elearnity.com 001@http://research.elearnity.com Research 2009-06-29T09:00Z