CERTPOINT - Vuepoint Wins Two Web-Based Training User Choice Awards

... E-learning company chosen Best in Class in two categories by users of online tools...

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., April 19, 2001 – Vuepoint, a comprehensive e-learning company with a business-savvy approach, was named Best in Class in two categories Wednesday at the Web-Based Training (WBT) Producer User Choice 2001 Awards, which recognize the best tools and technologies for developing and managing e-learning.

Products from Vuepoint’s Learning System (VLS) 2.0 suite were nominated in five of the six categories and won two of the dozen awards presented based on judging by active users of online learning tools. Competitors included click2learn, DigitalThink, Docent, IBM Mindspan Solutions, Mentergy, MindLever and Saba. The awards were presented in Anaheim, Calif., at the WBT Producer Conference & Expo, a focused learning event for professionals who design, develop or manage online instructional information.

“This recognition is an endorsement that we’re fulfilling our commitment to empower our customers to leverage their know-how and improve performance in the best, fastest and most cost-effective manner,” said Vuepoint CEO Ara Ohanian, who will speak to the conference audience Friday about creating a company consensus on e-learning goals.

Vuepoint was recognized in the Authoring Tools and Learning Management Systems categories by earning the highest average score based on expectations, implementation, impact and overall satisfaction. Authoring tools are used to create asynchronous Web-based learning content and/or courses. Learning Management Systems (LMS) are used to manage courseware delivery, track learner performance and skill development, allow access to courses, etc.

The WBT Producer conference is presented by Influent, a worldwide leader in the production of high-quality, focused learning and networking events for the people who manage, create and deliver training, support and online reference information. More on the awards can be found on Influent’s Web site at www.influent.com/wbt2001.

About Vuepoint

Vuepoint (www.vuepoint.com) is a software and professional services company focused on creating competitive organizations through a business-savvy approach to e-learning. Vuepoint Learning System (VLS) incorporates dynamic knowledge management into an e-learning environment and has helped leading organizations such as Deloitte Consulting,

3Com, Carlson Marketing Group, A.T. Kearney and Toyota to achieve speed-to-market

advantages, improved productivity, employee retention and streamlined costs.  Incorporated in 1996, Vuepoint’s management team is comprised of experienced professionals who come from the ranks of global leaders such as Procter & Gamble and KPMG LLP, Dow Jones Telerate as well as experts and scholars from the e-learning industry.