Bell Atlantic renews training pact with Teletutor.PORTSMOUTH, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1997-- Telecom Giant Licenses Interactive CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Courses on ATM and T1, among others Teletutor announced today that Bell Atlantic has renewed its licensing agreement for several Computer Based Training (CBT) courses for internal training. "If people understand the technology behind the products and services they offer, then they are able to represent them more effectively," said Terry Rybolt, Teletutor's Director of Sales. "Bell Atlantic understands this principal and has looked to Teletutor to provide very specific technology training for its employee base. Due to the nature of this licensing agreement, Bell Atlantic is able to provide this training to its employees via its network, or on a standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. basis." Teletutor courses teach the fundamentals of voice and data networking technologies, including ATM, Frame Relay A high-speed packet switching protocol used in wide area networks (WANs). Providing a granular service of up to DS3 speed (45 Mbps), it has become popular for LAN to LAN connections across remote distances, and services are offered by most major carriers. , Fiber Optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber , T1, and many others. The self-paced courses bring technical concepts to life through the use of high-quality animations and interactions. Each course runs on a standard PC and is easily networked. Quizzes, on-line help and glossary features, a built-in Coursemark, as well as note taking and page tagging functions create a flexible learning environment and help students get the most from the material. Courses range from 3-6 hours in length. Bell Atlantic Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : BEL) is at the forefront of the new communications, entertainment and information industry. In the mid- Atlantic region, the company is the premier provider of local telecommunications and advanced services. Globally, it is one of the largest investors in the high-growth wireless communication marketplace. Bell Atlantic also owns a substantial interest in Telecom Corporation of New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and is actively developing high- growth national and international business opportunities in all phases of the industry. Teletutor is the leading provider of Computer Based Training products for data and telecommunications professionals offering a comprehensive CBT library on networking technologies. Teletutor is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with corporate offices in Portsmouth, New Hampshire Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the United States of America. It is the fourth-largest community in the county[1], with a population of 20,784 as of the 2000 census. . News releases and product information can be found on Teletutor's Worldwide web site: http://www.teletutor.com CONTACT: Teletutor Andrew Leibs, 603/433-2242 |
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