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Press Releases
For
Immediate Release
August 23, 2000
Gemini Signs Long-term Contract with RAND Worldwide to launch Engineering e-Learning Service
Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Sarasota, Florida, United States - Gemini Learning Systems
Inc. an internet / technology company has signed a multi-year licensing
agreement with RAND Worldwide (TSE: RND) to deliver eLearning solutions
to clients.
Calgary-based Gemini is a pioneer in the eLearning industry with a ten-year
record of successful product development and service to clients. The contract
moves Gemini beyond its suite of e-Learning software products based upon
their hallmark SWIFT technology, and into the role of an eLearning Application
Service Provider (ASP).
"We believe this to be the first end-to-end solution that delivers highly
flexible, scalable, adaptive eLearning with XML-based content creation,
comprehensive testing, tracking and administrative features," stated Kim
Adolphe, President and CEO of Gemini Learning. "We are very optimistic
about our future and look forward to demonstrating what we are capable
of come October 17, 2000."
About RAND Worldwide
RAND Worldwide™ (TSE: RND) is the world's leader in providing knowledge-based
solutions to organizations with engineering design and information technology
requirements. The Company provides mechanical design automation ("MDA")
solutions to companies around the globe. These solutions help our clients
to become more competitive and profitable through reducing new product
development costs and accelerating the time to bring new products to market.
In addition to MDA tools, RAND Worldwide™ also offers technical education
and support, hardware with network integration, and a comprehensive list
of engineering related solutions. RAND Worldwide offers companies in every
industry the advantage of purchasing a total solution. Currently, RAND
Worldwide™ employs 1,200 individuals in more than a 100 sales and client
service centers around the globe. The RAND Worldwide™ corporate head office
is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
About Gemini Learning Systems Inc.
Established in 1990, Gemini Learning is a pioneer in the eLearning industry.
Over the last ten years the company has focused on the research and development
of technologies and products targeted at the distance training, content
and management needs of organizations they work with, their employees,
associates and customers. Gemini provides an end-to-end solution that
delivers highly flexible, scalable, adaptive eLearning with XML-based
content creation, comprehensive testing, tracking and administrative features.
Gemini is a wholly owned subsidiary of Salient Cybertech, Inc.
About Salient Cybertech, Inc.
Salient Cybertech's mission is to leverage existing and emerging
software and hardware technologies in the Internet and electronics-related
industries. The company maintains an ongoing search for acquisitions of
proven successful ventures. Toward this end Salient acquired Gemini Learning
Systems in October 1999 and Futronix in May 2000. Salient trades on the
OTC BB (Symbol: SLEL).
Forward Looking Statements: This news release contains
certain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provides a new "safe harbor"
for these types of statements. To the extent statements in this news release
involve, without limitation, product development and introduction plans,
the Company's expectations for growth, estimates of future revenues, expenses,
profits, cash flow, balance sheet items, sell-through or backlog, forecasts
of demand or market trends for the Company's product categories and for
the industries in which the Company operates, or any other guidance on
future periods, these statements are forward-looking statements. The Company
assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.
All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein
belong to their respective companies.
Press Contacts:
Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
Kim Adolphe
(403) 263-8649
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