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    • Totara LMS makes demo site freely available

      Kineo | Wellington, NZ |

      Totara LMS has launched a freely available demo version of Totara LMS, to enable organizations to try Totara LMS and explore its features.

    • LINE in the mobile learning driving seat

      LINE Communications | London |

      LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading providers of learning and communications, is helping some of the world’s largest automotive dealers pilot new learning initiatives on mobile devices.

    • digital publishing wins Gold at CeBIT

      Speexx | Munich, Germany |

      digital publishing, a leader in global online language training services, has been allocated a Gold winner at the European Seal of e-Excellence awards. The winners were announced at CeBIT in Hanover, the world’s largest computer
      expo. For the second year in a row, digital publishing was honored with Europe’s prime award promoting the marketing of e-innovation: Awarded annually by the Forum of e-Excellence and its partner associations, the widely known seal is conferred on companies with innovative products and outstanding marketing.

    • LINE announces record sales in a buoyant market

      LINE Communications | London |

      London, 1st March 2011. LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading providers of learning and communications, has announced record sales for February 2011. This continues their success in 2010 where the company reported four consecutive record sales quarters throughout the year. At the mid point of the first quarter of 2011, LINE has succeeded in closing £3m of business.

    • Huge demand for mobile learning reported by LINE

      LINE Communications | London |

      LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading providers of learning and communications, reports a dramatic upsurge in the number and quality of enquiries for mobile learning.

    • Adobe video showcases Kineo's e-learning

      Kineo | Brighton, UK |

      Adobe's latest video is dedicated to showcasing how Kineo uses Adobe eLearning Suite 2, which includes Adobe Captivate 5 software, to rapidly develop compelling e-learning materials and extend its reach into new markets, and is now available on the Kineo and Adobe sites.

    • Heathrow Express and Saffron Interactive win bronze at IT Training Awards

      Saffron Interactive | London, UK |

      Saffron Interactive and Heathrow Express are thrilled to announce that they have won a bronze award in the Learning Technology Solution of the Year category at the IT Training Awards 2011 for their successful fire awareness e-learning course.

    • Upside Learning Expands Its Europe Operations; Appoints Sales Director In London

      Upside Learning | Pune, India |

      Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, LMS solutions, custom eLearning development & mobile learning solutions, today, announced appointment of Simon Meager as its Sales Director for Europe region. Simon’s appointment is a key part of Upside Learning’s growth strategy in Europe, given the increasing demand for its solutions in the UK and the rest of Europe.

    • Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Learning Nexus Partner to Deliver E-learning

      Learning Nexus | Norfolk, United Kingdom |

      In the current uncertain economic climate, it is imperative for every organisation to adopt the most cost-effective solutions to achieve desired training outcomes without endangering workplace efficiency. Classroom based learning exhausts many precious resources, so a shift in training implementation methods has become essential. One organisation embracing the shift is Great Yarmouth Borough Council in Norfolk. We had the privilege of speaking to Geoff Jones, Policy and Information Manager at the Council, who explained the reason for the transition to e-learning, and the positive benefits that have resulted.

    • CERTPOINT to Provide e-Learning Solutions for Spencer Gifts

      Infor | Roslyn, N.Y. |

      Today, CERTPOINT Systems, Inc., a leading global LMS provider, announced its partnership with Spencer Gifts, LLC. “Partnering with Spencer Gifts is a huge win for CERTPOINT,” said Brian Baloga, Senior Vice President of Sales at CERTPOINT. “And VLS is uniquely well-suited to address Spencer’s e-learning needs.”

    • Webanywhere becomes Totara LMS Partner

      Kineo | Wellington, NZ |

      Webanywhere, the UK, France and US-based business and school web technology company, and also Europe’s largest Moodle Partner, has become a Totara LMS Partner.

    • The Open University and CIO Executive Council Partner to Educate Future CIOs to Reach Board Level Status

      The Open University | Milton Keynes |

      The Open University has licensed the CIO Executive Council Pathways competency framework, which allows future CIOs to follow a clearly devised learning plan, from IT staff to Board level. The framework will be mapped to The Open University's extensive online industry curriculum online to provide future Chief Information Officers with the essential skills required to reach Board status.

    • TDM becomes Totara LMS Partner

      Kineo | Wellington, NZ |

      TDM, UK specialists in helping organisations to leverage open source software solutions, has become a Totara LMS Partner.

    • The Guardian shares the secret of e-learning - see for yourself at Kineo

      Kineo | Brighton, UK |

      More and more organisations are turning to e-learning and seeing the benefits – that’s not Kineo talking, that’s The Guardian. A recent article in The Guardian highlights how businesses are making the most of e-learning, including Cable & Wireless, one Kineo’s longstanding clients. Kineo’s sharing more tools and examples to help you get e-learning working for you, with access to its free showcase site.

    • ITT Gold Award for OU course that brings the design studio to your home computer

      The Open University | Milton Keynes |

      An online course that teaches students how to design everything from games to T-shirts won the top prize at the IT Training Awards 2011. The Open University’s ‘Design Thinking: Creativity For The 21st Century’ is the first to take a design studio learning environment online and allows students to share ideas, collaborate on projects and feedback on each other’s work.

    • eCom Begins Contract with NHS Health Scotland

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline Scotland |

      eCom has been selected as the eLearning developer for a NHS Health Scotland project on 'Improving Health: Developing Effective Practice (IH:DEP)'.

    • Online Benchmark Centre launched by Towards Maturity to help Learning & Development deliver results faster and smarter

      Towards Maturity | London |

      The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity has launched its online Benchmark Centre at http://mybenchmark.towardsmaturity.org for learning and development professionals who need to accelerate their organisations' performance through effective use of learning technology. Building on the success of its ongoing Benchmark Study, an internationally recognised longitudinal study based on the inputs of 1,200 organisations and 3,000 learners over the last 8 years, this new dynamic, web-based resource supports continuous improvement within the L&D workflow. Organisations are able to review their current processes, compare with established good practices and use expert resources to develop and refine action plans via 24x7 access. The site was officially launched in front of 130 L&D professionals at this year's Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January 2011).

    • We must speak with one voice, Piers Lea tells industry heads at European e-learning Summit

      LINE Communications | Sheffield |

      Piers Lea, CEO of LINE Communications, raised concerns that, although the e-learning industry has held its own during the economic downturn, it is not performing as well as it should be considering the clear results it is generating for global organisations. Speaking at the European e-learning summit, organised by Learning Light, he expressed the need for e-learning companies to club together and speak with a united voice about the benefits they provide.

    • eXact learning solutions backs Barack Obama’s plea to prevent human trafficking

      eXact learning solutions | Sestri Levante, Italy |

      A leading learning content management and digital repository solution provider, eXact learning solutions, is among a number of companies which have combined their expertise and products to provide mobile learning materials to US Department of Defense (DoD) personnel to help them combat human trafficking.

    • Kineo announces an extended fee-free e-portfolio service for New Zealand schools

      Kineo | Brighton, UK |

      Kineo Pacific delighted to announce the continuation of the free MyPortfolio service, to all New Zealand schools, until (at least) the end of 2013. 'We're very excited to have the support and be working with the Ministry of Education on truly 21st century learning technologies. To our knowledge, a nationally provided e-portfolio and social learning network for schools is a world first', said Kineo Pacific Director, Richard Wyles.

    • CERTPOINT Systems announced as Towards Maturity Ambassador

      Infor | Brussels, Belgium |

      CERTPOINT Systems™, a leading international provider of integrated enterprise learning solutions, announced today that it has become an Ambassador for Towards Maturity, the internationally recognised benchmarking practice for learning innovation.

    • dp expands global presence into China

      Speexx | Munich/Shanghai |

      digital publishing, a European leader in online language training, proudly announces the opening of a new office in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai office establishes a permanent presence in Asia and expands digital publishing's global reach. 'With more than 300 billion English learners, China will soon become the biggest English-speaking country in the world. We are entering a huge market that shows a wide acceptance of new technologies and has an enormous growth rate in the use of e-learning services within the continuing education sector,' states Armin Hopp, President of dp. The Shanghai office was formally opened on January 1, 2011 and dp China will offer the full range of Corporate Language Training, including award-winning language learning software, online tutoring services and live training.

    • Course-Source outlines a new way of buying e-learning

      Course Source | London, UK |

      At this year’s Learning and Skills exhibition – allied to the Learning Technologies conference and exhibition - in London, Course-Source is explaining its unconventional but extremely cost effective approach to providing e-learning materials.

    • Totara LMS launches in US at ASTD TechKnowledge 2011

      Kineo | Chicago, Il |

      Totara LMS, the custom distribution of Moodle for corporate clients, will be officially launched in the US at ASTD TechKnowledge 2011 in San Jose this February. Come and see Totara LMS, and catch up with the latest innovations in eLearning at the show.

    • Instructional designer of the year rejoins Saffron Interactive

      Saffron Interactive | London, UK |

      Saffron Interactive welcomes back Stephanie Dedhar, the Institute of IT Training's instructional designer of the year 2010 and a former member of the company's instructional design team. Having spent the past six months in a commercial sales support role at a competitor, Stephanie now joins Saffron Interactive's business development team in a strategic and consultative role.

    • Towards Maturity create a ‘Treasure Trail’ for Learning Technologies – featuring four new Ambassadors

      Towards Maturity | London |

      The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity will be running a ‘Treasure Trail’ at this year’s Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January, Olympia 2, London). Visitors to the exhibition who wish to participate can pick up a map at the Towards Maturity-hosted coffee area (C25) or download it online at: http://bit.ly/tmtreasure. The Trail plots a route around the exhibition floor, stopping at stands of ‘Ambassador’ companies affiliated to Towards Maturity, each of whom will provide a piece of ‘treasure’ in the form of a practical resource or guide to support L&D professionals on their journey with learning technologies.

    • Towards Maturity speaks on accelerating performance at Learning Technologies

      Towards Maturity | London |

      The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity will be for offering practical advice and guidance for Learning & Development professionals at this year’s Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January, Olympia 2, London) based on its most recent benchmark research. Managing Director Laura Overton, who this month featured at number four in the list of the UK’s top ‘E-Learning Movers and Shakers’, will chair two conference sessions and will also deliver two free floor seminars over the two days of the event giving three simple steps to accelerate business performance with learning technologies.

    • eCom Scotland increases turnover by 35%

      eCom Learning Solutions | Dunfermline, Scotland |

      Over the last decade Dunfermline based eCom Scotland has experienced overwhelming success. Despite the many challenges 2010 offered, eCom not only survived but managed to flourish and prosper in these tough and challenging times.

    • Totara LMS launched in the UK at Learning Technologies

      Kineo |

      As the biggest and most important date of the e-learning calendar in the UK, the Learning Technologies Exhibition later this month is the perfect stage to showcase and officially launch the custom distribution of Moodle LMS: Totara.

    • Saffron Interactive looks to the future as former CTO re-joins

      Saffron Interactive | London, UK |

      Saffron Interactive is delighted to welcome back Nick Simons, who returns to the company in a strategic role after two years away. Nick has spent some of that time at Blackboard, where he applied his experience in the corporate world to the social learning capability of the Blackboard Virtual Learning Environment.

    • A new decade of learning

      Charity Learning Consortium | UK |

      We asked members and supporters of the Charity Learning Consortium to tell us about the challenges they’ve faced in the last decade in L&D, and also indulge in a little crystal ball gazing on the industry’s future. Read on to find out what Martin Baker, Donald Taylor, Laura Overton, Peter Honey, Ian Ross and our charity L&D managers think is in store for a new decade of learning.

    • Kineo E-Learning expands into China

      Kineo | Guangzhou, China |

      Kineo is pleased to announce that E-Learn Consult, a privately owned e-learning company in China, will join the Kineo Group and become Kineo China. They will offer Kineo's full range of e-learning and LMS services in China.

    • Top ten lists validate our efforts, say Learning Light and Creativesheffield

      Learning Light | Sheffield, UK |

      Learning Light and Creativesheffield have welcomed the publication of the ‘top ten movers and shakers in e-learning’ lists because they believe these lists endorse their choice of delegates to the European e-learning Summit, held at the end of 2010 in Sheffield.

    • Kineo E-Learning launches Totara LMS at Learning Technologies

      Kineo | Brighton, UK |

      Totara LMS, the custom distribution of Moodle for corporates, is being launched in the UK at the Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition. Co-founders Kineo will be running a free seminar at the event where they will demonstrate Totara and its key features. The seminar will take place at 11.45am on January 26th.

    • Upside Learning To Sponsor ASTD TechKnowledge 2011

      Upside Learning | Pune, India |

      Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, LMS solutions, custom eLearning development & mobile learning solutions, announced today its decision to sponsor ASTD TechKnowledge 2011. To be held from 2nd to 4th February 2011, the event will take place in San Jose, USA.

    • Manifesto for e-learning published from the European e-learning Summit

      Learning Light | Sheffield, UK |

      The results of discussions by the delegates at the European e-learning Summit, organised by Learning Light with support from learndirect and Creativesheffield and held in Sheffield (17th to 19th November), have been published in the form of a manifesto for e-learning.

    • Bacardi's Social Responsibilty e-learning served up by Kineo

      Kineo | Brighton, UK |

      Bacardi and Kineo have collaborated to create an innovative approach to social responsibility training using e-learning. The approach has been receiving rave reviews in Bacardi, and Kineo shares the approach in a new case study this week.

    • 70/20/10 is critical but no excuse for cutting training budgets say L&D heads

      LINE Communications | London |

      Heads of Learning & Development at global organisations have expressed concern about how the 70/20/10 model – which has been highly influential in spreading awareness of the importance of informal learning – may be interpreted and used within some organisations.