Centra Wins Prestigious Editors' Choice Award From China Information World.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2004 Centra Recognized in 'Network and Communications' Category for Product that Addresses Online Collaboration and Learning Needs of Global Enterprises Centra Software, Inc. (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 ) today announced that it has won a prestigious Editors' Choice award from China Information World (CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) A program of certification from Prosoft Learning Corporation for professionals specializing in Internet technologies. CIW instructor-led training is offered by authorized training organizations and academic institutions. ), one of the most respected IT publications in China, for its real-time online collaboration and conferencing software. After an extensive two-month evaluation, senior editors of CIW selected Centra in the "Network and Communications" category. Centra was cited as providing one of the best products in 2003 for successfully addressing the enterprise collaboration and learning needs of global organizations and educational institutions in the form of real-time, online learning, training and Web conferencing A videoconferencing session via the Internet. In order to interact with other participants, attendees use either a Web application or an application downloaded into their client machines. solutions. "We could not have had such success in China without the strong support of our partner Ikonnet, who has evangelized the use of Centra and set the standard for how real-time collaboration can be adopted by leading organizations throughout the region," said Steve Thomas Steve Thomas may refer to:
Recognized as a leading eLearning solution provider in China, Ikonnet helps businesses leverage the power of multimedia and networking technologies to accelerate delivery of information and skills across the enterprise. Ikonnet has already deployed Centra at more than 10 leading organizations in the last year, including Wu'xi Ariston Co., a subsidiary of Merloni TermoSanitari; TCL See Tcl/Tk. Tcl - Tool Command Language Household Appliance Marketing Co.; LiteON Technologies Co.; Shanghai Leishen Consultant Co., a subsidiary of Raytheon Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. ; and Neusoft Information Institute. "We are extremely pleased with the success we've had in deploying Centra at customer sites," said Sean Lee Sean Patrick Lee (born July 22, 1986 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a linebacker for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Born on July 22, 1986, Lee has been the outside linebacker for Coach Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions for two consecutive seasons. , deputy general manager, Ikonnet. "There is a great demand for real-time eLearning and collaboration solutions in China that we can address with Centra. The recognition from China Information World will provide important third party validation as we continue to penetrate the market." About Ikonnet Technologies Ikonnet Technologies is a leading eLearning solution provider in China and Taiwan. Ikonnet's solutions utilize multimedia and networking technology to provide a wide range of products and services. Their best selling "HiClass" system has been deployed in more than 20,000 computer rooms worldwide, enabling a better learning and training experience. Other solutions include video streaming See streaming video and video stream. , live network broadcasting, presentation generation and more. With a focus on eLearning, Ikonnet Technologies transfers technologies, expertise and know-how to help companies build the best eLearning system for their organization. For more information, visit www.ikonnet.com. About Centra Leading with a proven track record of helping more than 1,200 organizations increase revenue and improve business performance, Centra offers enterprise application software that enables organizations to deliver real-time communication, collaboration and learning across the extended enterprise. Centra offers solutions that deliver enhanced integration of real-time collaboration capabilities with departmental business processes, such as sales and marketing, and virtual teamwork. Available in 14 languages, Centra applications can be deployed as on-site software or through our ASP service and are supported by an active ecosystem of value-added partners, including Microsoft, Oracle, Siebel, Deloitte Consulting, EDS (Electronic Data Systems, Plano, TX, www.eds.com) Founded in 1962 by H. Ross Perot (independent candidate for the President of the U.S. in 1992), EDS is the largest outsourcing and data processing services organization in the country. and Cisco. Organizations across every major industry and market sector choose Centra, including Cadbury Schweppes Cadbury Schweppes plc is a confectionery and beverage company with its headquarters in Berkeley Square, London, England, UK. Cadbury Schweppes is currently the only major international confectionery manufacturer to produce Fairtrade or organic products, which it sells through its , McKesson, Sysco, Viacom and Stanford University. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Centra serves a worldwide customer base throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, visit www.centra.com. Centra is a registered trademark of Centra Software, Inc. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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