ENVISAGE Technologies and SumTotal Systems to Introduce Comprehensive Blended Learning Platform; Strategic Alliance Provides Basis for Human Performance Improvement (HPI) Objectives.BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- ENVISAGE Technologies and SumTotal(TM) Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT SUMT Sequential Unconstrained Minimization Technique ) today announced the formation of a strategic alliance between the two companies. Their combined capabilities will address the significant market demand for end-to-end learning and human performance improvement (HPI HPI abbr. history of present illness ) solutions that encompass all aspects of law enforcement, first responder first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency , and military training management, including blended learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used , and complex logistics scheduling. ENVISAGE, with its recent acquisition of the ISERA ISERA Information Systems for Environmental & Regional Analysis Group's software assets, and SumTotal, with its recent acquisition of Pathlore Software Corp., are expanding their capabilities in modernized training management and human capital improvement, including training delivery, student and instructor management, learning management, complex scheduling, and automated testing (testing) automated testing - Software testing assisted with software tools that require no operator input, analysis, or evaluation. . The ENVISAGE-SumTotal strategic alliance will focus on the delivery of tightly integrated solutions envisioned by military and homeland security Noun 1. Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Department of Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States customers, and will immediately support the Army, Navy, and Air Force commands in their continued development into performance-centric training organizations. A comprehensive Blended Learning Platform will be built using the ENVISAGE Acadis Readiness Suite, including the OnSchedule components, and the SumTotal Enterprise Suite. These interoperable modules provide focused automation that addresses the challenges being faced by today's training commands. "For the military, a blended training environment is a three-dimensional world in which learning and development happens on a firing range, in the air or at sea. The Armed Forces also have students billeted around the world in various locales, so they're looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. learning management systems that not only manage performance but also meet the complex logistical needs of a military training organization," said Jim Gill, SumTotal's Director of Government Solutions. "We believe our solution with ENVISAGE will give the military the answer it seeks." "The integrated solution will extend our training management capabilities, leveraging the Acadis toolset for robust student and instructor management, flexible automated testing and grading management, and complex logistics scheduling," explained Kurtis Speer, ENVISAGE Vice President of Business Development. "Training solutions that focus solely on e-learning can't support the many dimensions of military training. With this integrated offering, the training commands will finally be able to comprehensively address residential, skills-based training and distributed learning Distributed Learning means a method of instruction that relies primarily on indirect communication between students and teachers, including internet or other electronic-based delivery, teleconferencing or correspondence; (British Columbia, School Act, 2006). , driven by a powerful scheduling and optimization engine to maximize efficiency and throughput." "A highly trained, skilled and motivated workforce is the most critical performance driver for any organization," said Ari Vidali, ENVISAGE 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. . "This fact is particularly relevant to our military and homeland defense sectors where training and skills are vital to saving lives. The combined leadership and expertise of our two companies will set a new standard for the industry by providing next-generation technology aimed at accelerating organizational transformation and real-time warfighter development." About SumTotal Systems SumTotal Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUMT) is the largest provider of learning and business performance technologies and services. SumTotal deploys mission-critical solutions that align learning with organizational and business goals to generate significant bottom-line results. With more than 17 million users worldwide, SumTotal has helped accelerate performance and profits for more than 1,500 of the world's best-known companies and government agencies including Accenture, Aetna, Cendant, DaimlerChrysler, Delta Air Lines, Harley-Davidson, Microsoft, Novartis, PNC PNC Purdue University North Central (Westville, Indiana) PnC Point 'n Click PNC Police National Computer PNC People's National Congress (Guyana) PNC People's National Congress Bank, the Defense Acquisition University, U.S. Northern Command and NORAD NORAD abbr. North American Aerospace (formerly Air) Defense Command , U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Bancorp  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , United Airlines, Vodafone, Wachovia and Wyeth. SumTotal has offices throughout the United States, in London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Hyderabad, India. For more information about SumTotal's products and services, visit www.sumtotalsystems.com. About ENVISAGE Technologies ENVISAGE is the industry leader in complex scheduling and training optimization technologies for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and the Armed Forces. Its solutions manage complex logistics, standardize operational workflows, and streamline management of training, resources, student records, and reporting. As an innovative enterprise software development company, it is focused on the implementation of powerful, internet-based training automation and human capital management platforms for the government sector. The Company possesses broad domain expertise within the Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, First Responder and Military communities. For more information, visit www.envisagenow.com. |
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