New WebEx Training Center Supports On-Demand and Live Training, Enables Organizations to Turn both Synchronous and Asynchronous Training Content into New Revenue Opportunities
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WebEx Communications, Inc., the leading provider of web meeting applications, today announced the release of an enhanced version of WebEx Training Center that enables companies to create, manage and deliver both live and on-demand training.
By integrating the robust editing and publishing features of WebEx Presentation Studio, the award-winning WebEx Training Center now makes it easy to create and modify new or recorded live training material for on-demand, asynchronous training. WebEx Training Center's unique e-commerce capabilities allow organizations to leverage this comprehensive package to transform training into a strategic line of business and create new revenue opportunities.
"In the training department, ROI should be about more than reducing costs; quick and effective training ensures that your workforce is continuously aligned with your strategic business objectives so that the employees themselves become a value-add for your organization," said David Delgado, manager of Technical Training at Olympus Medical Systems Group. "Implementing WebEx Training Center means that my training team is able to get the latest information about our advanced technologies out to the employees and customers worldwide that affect our top-line revenues. This new version streamlines our ability to develop and disseminate that business-critical information."
The new WebEx Training Center application includes capabilities specifically designed to help companies deliver live and on-demand web training through enhanced usability in delivery and management. The new capabilities for on-demand training include:
-- Rapid Content Creation and Publishing -- Integration with WebEx
Presentation Studio adds built-in authoring and editing capabilities
allowing instructors to instantly create and publish targeted,
on-demand multimedia training sessions.
-- Integrated Testing for Recorded Sessions -- Incorporate tests and
assessments into recorded presentations and training sessions to
monitor training efficacy.
-- Attendance and Duration Tracking -- Access real-time reports to track
when and how long attendees view the recorded training sessions.
-- Search and Access -- Intelligent search capabilities gives attendees
instant access to content.
The new WebEx Training Center service extends the application's existing capabilities for creating and delivering live, real-time web-based training. New live training capabilities include:
-- PowerPanel Interface -- Patent-pending technology supports simultaneous
content streaming for multiple states so learners can seamlessly view
video, chat, and application sharing windows within a single screen.
The floating windows and toolbar give individual learners complete
control of these elements, allowing them to adjust the training
interface according to their specific needs.
-- Flexible Audio and Video -- Choose to conduct your session using
Standard PSTN or IP audio conferencing or, in mixed mode training, join
either way. Combine audio communication with live video to add a
personal element to the training session.
-- Multilingual Support -- Deliver training around the world with support
for multiple languages (French, German, Japanese and Chinese) within a
single training session.
-- International Telephony -- Connect with automated toll-free
conferencing numbers in more than 30 countries. Learners around the
world can connect with local dial-in numbers for global training
teleconferences.
The new WebEx Training Center effectively merges live and on-demand capabilities to create new, strategic business opportunities through training. Strategic capabilities for managing both synchronous and asynchronous training include:
-- Automated e-Commerce -- Self-service registration, billing and payments
allow companies to easily transform training programs into strategic
revenue centers.
-- Learner Training Profile -- Learners can review a personal profile that
details training by courses, certifications and instructors.
-- WebEx Trainer's Dashboard(TM) -- Powerful controls specifically
designed to enhance the management and coordination of live training
sessions, makes pre-event coordination, in-session controls, and even
post-event follow-up, as easy as clicking one button.
-- Application Suite Integration -- WebEx Training Center integrates with
the entire range of WebEx applications to create a unified customer
interaction suite.
-- Comprehensive Enterprise Integration -- Leverage existing
infrastructures of global telephony, Microsoft Outlook(TM), IBM
Lotus(TM), and messaging and directory systems with extensive APIs
library for integration to eLearning solutions.
"Gathering, developing and delivering strategic business knowledge to your company and customers directly translates into an advantage in the marketplace," said Sanjay Dalal, director of Training Center Business for WebEx. "We designed this new generation of WebEx Training Center to simplify and accelerate the delivery of live and on-demand training across the organization. In effect, WebEx Training Center helps transform knowledge capital into business capital."
WebEx will demonstrate the new WebEx Training Center application at the Training 2005 Conference and Expo being held in New Orleans, February 28 - March 2. Attendees can participate in a demonstration by visiting the WebEx Training Center team at booth # 514.
Availability
The new WebEx Training Center service is available today. For more information or to view an online demonstration, go to http://webex.com/services_trainingcenter.html
About WebEx Training Center
Based on the new WebEx MediaTone platform, WebEx Training Center allows companies to extend the value and reach of online, in-person and self-paced training. Specifically designed to meet the needs of the training professional, WebEx Training Center supports real-time application sharing, on-demand presentation delivery, breakout sessions, virtual hands-on labs, and automated assessment and e-commerce capabilities. The application's robust features empower trainers and learners to maximize training resources and create new business opportunities for training organizations. WebEx Training Center is an open service platform, allowing partners and solutions providers in the content management, training management and self-paced training markets to integrate with the service.
WebEx is a proud member of the U.S.-based Training Top 100 Leadership Alliance. WebEx Training Center has been recognized for excellence by numerous leading industry organizations, including APX Award's Best Product in the Distance Learning and Collaboration categories by Training Magazine; 4 Star Rating by Training Media Review; and Top Training Product by HR Executive Magazine.
About WebEx Communications
WebEx Communications, Inc. is the world's leading provider of on-demand web meeting applications. WebEx applications improve collaboration and increase productivity in sales, support, training, marketing, engineering and product design. WebEx delivers its suite of web meeting applications over the global WebEx MediaTone Network, a network specifically designed for secure web collaboration. WebEx Communications is based in San Jose, California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com/ for more information.
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