Abby Unveils KeyPro, a Computer-Based 10-Key Touch Training Program; Industry Need Dictates Development of Stand-Alone Product.ROCK HILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999-- Abby, Inc., a provider of computer-based training See CBT. (application) Computer-Based Training - (CBT) Training (of humans) done by interaction with a computer. The programs and data used in CBT are known as "courseware." solutions for institutions nationwide, announced the release of KeyPro, a 10-key touch training program. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Abby, although KeyPro was originally a component of Abby's flagship computer training software package, Proof Performer Plus, KeyPro was released as a stand-alone product in response to increased industry demand. Ken Evans, Abby president, said, "Customer feedback and industry response for 10-key proficiency pro·fi·cien·cy n. pl. pro·fi·cien·cies The state or quality of being proficient; competence. Noun 1. proficiency - the quality of having great facility and competence has extended past the back offices of banks and credit unions. KeyPro offers an advanced, comprehensive skills training program for 10-key data entry and is available to users in almost every industry in the current marketplace." KeyPro training begins with a skills test to place users into one of four categories, ranging from beginner to graduate. It then customizes training sequences to target individual skills improvement. KeyPro uses action and picture games to produce increased keying ability. In these games, users must key numerical sequences correctly to make numbers explode and complete jigsaw A Web server from the W3C that incorporates advanced features and uses a modular design similar to the Apache Web server. Jigsaw supports HTTP 1.1 and provided an experimental platform for HTTP-NG. See HTTP-NG and Amaya. puzzles. KeyPro is also equipped with a tracking system that uses graphs and charts to provide statistical data on each user's performance. This allows administrators to analyze progress and isolate problem areas. "KeyPro evolved from industry demand," said Evans, adding, "Many people can use a 10-key pad; however, Abby's goal is to train those people to use 10-key more efficiently. This software helps new and experienced users process more information at higher speeds with increased accuracy." The KeyPro package is currently completing beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the at Abby corporate headquarters and is scheduled for availability on Oct. 1, 1999. About Abby Abby, Inc., headquartered in Rock Hill, S.C., provides training solutions for institutions nationwide. The first company to offer computer-based training to proof operators, Abby is a pioneer in personal skills development. Its flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , Proof Performer Plus, is a multimedia system incorporating digitized speech, animation and still video. Proof Performer Plus is the only proof operator training program of its kind in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . The company also offers training in remittance/lockbox processing, check imaging and cash vault for banks and other entities. All of Abby's training programs incorporate an institution's documents and procedures. For more information about Abby, Inc., contact John Wells John Wells may be: People:
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