Agilent Technologies Reduces Training and Administration Costs With Global Implementation of KnowledgePlanet Human Capital Management Solution.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2001 KnowledgePlanet Software, Application Hosting and Business Process Outsourcing Services Deliver Significant Return On Investment KnowledgePlanet, a Human Capital Management enterprise software company, announced today that Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) has successfully implemented KnowledgePlanet's Human Capital Management application to manage its global workforce learning and development initiatives while substantially reducing program costs. Agilent selected the KnowledgePlanet solution to reduce training program costs and improve access to learning and development resources for employees worldwide. The solution that operates in KnowledgePlanet's Application Hosting environment See hosted environment. has been fully deployed to 43,000 employees and 2,000 customers in more than 40 countries. Agilent now coordinates classroom-based training and delivers online learning for its extended enterprise. The KnowledgePlanet Human Capital Management solution that enables Agilent to reduce training-related travel, logistics and administration expense, is expected to reduce Agilent's program costs by more than 60%. Web-based access to learning and development programs also raises the quality of service and improves access to learning programs for all users. Agilent has implemented KnowledgePlanet Learning(SM), a single system within the KnowledgePlanet application suite. The Learning(SM) system allows Agilent to create, manage, and deliver learning resources in a variety of formats, with an emphasis on elearning. Agilent opted to deploy its solution using KnowledgePlanet's industry-leading Application Hosting services to eliminate up-front capital investments and shorten implementation time. Agilent also elected to augment its solution with KnowledgePlanet Business Process Outsourcing Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider. Usually, BPO is implemented as a cost-saving measure for tasks that a company requires but does not depend upon to maintain its position in services in order to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. best-in-class training administration processes for greater efficiency and economies of scale. The Agilent solution called Learning@Agilent includes: -- Integration with Agilent's corporate HR application for employee data transfers and daily synchronization -- A custom look-and-feel emphasizing the Agilent brand to the end user community -- More than 2,300 courses and learning resources that were previously managed in numerous disparate training management systems -- Replacement of redundant training systems -- Centralization and outsourcing of database administration and management functions -- 7 x 24 application and support access "We are very pleased with the success of our global rollout of Learning@Agilent," said Elizabeth Ambrogi, Learning Technologies Manager at Agilent Technologies. "KnowledgePlanet's solution will enable our extended enterprise to benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities and significant cost savings. KnowledgePlanet has delivered a robust, rapidly deployed solution on time and on budget. The professional project management, high quality of support service, and broad application functionality from KnowledgePlanet allowed Agilent to launch a truly world-class, enterprise solution." Agilent has implemented KnowledgePlanet Learning(SM) to deliver technical and product knowledge across all international business units. Follow-on implementation phases will include enterprise tracking and management of certification and compliance requirements Compliance requirements are a series of directives established by United States Federal government agencies that summarize hundreds of Federal laws and regulations applicable to Federal assistance (also known as Federal aid or Federal funds). . Future learning initiatives to be launched through KnowledgePlanet Learning(SM) will also include the delivery of training materials related to its Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning See ERP. (application, business) Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) Any software system designed to support and automate the business processes of medium and large businesses. implementation, customer education, and environmental health and safety training for ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. certification. "The rollout of Learning@Agilent is a perfect example of the real benefits to be achieved with the KnowledgePlanet application and services," said Alan Todd, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of KnowledgePlanet. "Agilent's goal to reduce costs, streamline training and development programs and to apply global best practices was a natural fit for the KnowledgePlanet solution. Our Application Hosting and Business Process Outsourcing services enable clients such as Agilent to cost-effectively deploy learning and performance management systems quickly and with limited risk, thereby accelerating their time to ROI (Return On Investment) The monetary benefits derived from having spent money on developing or revising a system. In the IT world, there are more ways to compute ROI than Carter has liver pills (and for those of you who never heard of that expression, it means a lot). and value." In Phase II of the deployment this year, Agilent plans to implement more Human Capital Management functionality, including KnowledgePlanet Performance(SM), which will enable employees to link individual learning events to specific company goals and objectives and competency models. Additional capabilities will allow Agilent employees to create and collaborate on personal development plans, 360-degree assessments, and competency ratings to align all employee development with Agilent's corporate strategy. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies is on the leading edge of nearly every major trend in communications and life sciences. From optical and wireless communications wireless communications System using radio-frequency, infrared, microwave, or other types of electromagnetic or acoustic waves in place of wires, cables, or fibre optics to transmit signals or data. to disease and discovery research, Agilent delivers product and technology innovations that benefit millions of people around the world. The company's 43,000 employees and facilities in more than 40 countries serve market- leading customers in over 120 countries. Major product development and manufacturing sites are located in the United States, China, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and the United Kingdom. For more information regarding Agilent Technologies visit www.agilent.com. About KnowledgePlanet KnowledgePlanet provides human capital management solutions for Global 2000 companies seeking to achieve a competitive advantage through people. KnowledgePlanet's rapidly deployable solutions substantially and measurably maximize the return on invested human capital for customers and partners. The company's customer base includes leading global corporations such as Agilent Technologies, AMS AMS - Andrew Message System , BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. , Booz-Allen & Hamilton, CapitalOne, Chevron, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Fidelity Investments, GMAC GMAC General Motors Acceptance Corporation GMAC Graduate Management Admission Council GMAC Give Me A Call GMAC Genetic Manipulation Advisory Committee GMAC Genetic Modification Advisory Committee (Singapore) GMAC Give Me A Chance Insurance, GlaxoSmithKline, Hershey Foods, Marsh McLennan, Mass Mutual Financial Group, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Nike, Northwestern Mutual, PricewaterhouseCoopers, The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Zurich Financial. KnowledgePlanet has offices throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the (EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. ) with headquarters based in Reston, Va. and London. For more information, visit our website at www.knowledgeplanet.com or call 800.869.5763. |
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