CDI, Canada's Largest Corporate IT Training Firm, Partners with Centra for Live eLearning and Collaboration Infrastructure.Business/Technology Editors LEXINGTON, Mass--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2000 CDI CDI compact disc interactive: a system for storing a mix of software, data, audio, and compressed video for interactive use under processor control Joins Other Major Firms to Deliver Knowledge Services Online "Powered By Centra" Centra (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CTRA CTRA Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association CTRA College Terrace Residents' Association CTRA Canadian Telecommunications Resellers Alliance CTRA Committee To Restore America ), the world's leading provider of software infrastructure and ASP services for live eLearning and Internet business collaboration, today announced that CDI Corporate Education Services, Canada's leading provider of Information Technology (IT) education and training, has selected Centra enterprise collaboration products See collaborative software. to power the delivery of live, interactive eLearning and communication to hundreds of corporate customers. CDI will use Centra to enhance its extensive catalog of classroom and 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." offerings with a live, instructor-led learning "clicks-and mortar" initiative intended to drive new business opportunities that engage millions of new customers and increase revenue. [pilcrow (paragraph sign)] As a leading Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center (CTEC CTEC Course and Teacher Evaluation Council (Northwestern University, Office of the Register) CTEC Certified Technical Education Center CTEC Certified Technical Education Center (Microsoft) ) partner, CDI has developed in collaboration with Microsoft a series of training events--Camp Windows 2000 Server, Camp Windows 2000 Professional, and Camp Exchange 2000--that are currently being offered to IT professionals across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. to upgrade their skills on Windows 2000-based technologies. The Camps consist of a blended eLearning offering including instructor-led online sessions delivered with Centra's technology, as well as training in a traditional classroom setting. Using Centra products has also enabled CDI to enhance the standard Microsoft CTEC program with live, online collaborative training. 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. Bill Rasberry, President of CDI CES, "Centra's robust eLearning infrastructure offers an alternative learning delivery platform for both CDI and client content. The Centra platform compliments and extends our innovative learning solutions, providing capabilities that add a critical competence to CDI's eLearning strategy, which is focused on content and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. delivered through custom learning portals." Software Infrastructure for Live eLearning and Business Collaboration Already in use by more than 350 companies and universities worldwide, Centra's Web-based enterprise products and ASP services share a common real-time collaboration framework, and are optimized to support a full range of human interactions necessary to accelerate internal and market-facing business processes. Centra's offerings provide convenient and cost-effective virtual classrooms, Web conferences, and eMeetings. They all feature Centra's hallmark voice-over-IP capabilities, collaborative online workspace, integrated application sharing A data conferencing capability that lets two or more users interactively work on the same application at the same time. The application is loaded and running in only one machine; however, keystrokes are transmitted from and screen changes are transmitted to the other participants. , and intuitive user interface to enable live conversation and interaction on intranets, extranets, and the Internet. "In today's aggressive market, companies must apply eLearning in order to succeed," said Leon Navickas, 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 Centra. "This creates an enormous market opportunity for companies in any knowledge transfer business to use the online medium and fulfill those needs. We are thrilled that CDI has selected Centra to help them achieve their goal to provide the most comprehensive and highest quality integrated learning services to a vast customer base." About CDI CDI Corporate Education Services is one of Canada's leading providers of integrated learning services for the corporate marketplace. CDI's mission is to help individuals and organizations achieve their potential through effective human resource development strategies and programs. These include the delivery of just-in-time courses in the latest advanced technologies for business and technology professionals to the complete outsourcing of an organization's skills management function. CDI was recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing technology companies in 1999. For more information, visit www.cdilearn.com. About Centra With over a million users, Centra is the world's leading provider of software infrastructure and ASP services for live eLearning and business collaboration. Today, hundreds of global organizations have standardized on Centra for the delivery of live eLearning, including American Express American Express (NYSE: AXP), sometimes known as "AmEx" or "Amex", is a diversified global financial services company, headquartered in New York City. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card and traveler's cheque businesses. , Domino's Pizza, ExxonMobil, Siemens, Nationwide Insurance, and Procter & Gamble. Centra has a powerful ecosystem of strategic partners that include Microsoft, Oracle, Saba, Ariba, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte Consulting, and Global Knowledge. Headquartered in Boston's technology corridor, the Company has sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.centra.com. |
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