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Press Releases
For
Immediate Release
February 15, 2001
Gemini Signs Long-Term Contract with Rand
Worldwide™ to Launch Engineering eLearning Service
Calgary, Alberta, Canada and Sarasota, Florida, United States - Gemini Learning Systems
Inc. (Gemini) and Rand, A Technology Corporation [TSE: RND] operating
as RAND Worldwide™, jointly announced today that they have signed
a multi-year licensing agreement to deliver eLearning solutions to clients.
RAND Worldwide is focused on providing the ultimate in resources
and tools for engineers and becoming a world leader in offering web-based
engineering services and technology. This includes providing the training
to make these tools effective within multiple engineering disciplines.
Gemini is a recognized pioneer in the eLearning industry,
and has a strong ten-year record of successful product development and
service to clients.
''There are very strong synergies here, for all sides of
this equation,'' commented Brian Semkiw, P.Eng., RAND's Chief Executive
Officer. ''RAND is gaining Gemini's unquestioned expertise in eLearning;
Gemini gains a significantly broader product range; and, for both of our
customer bases, we are confident that this is the strongest training service
offering available.''
In addition to providing ASP (Application Service Provider)
hosting and technology infrastructure for RAND's courseware delivery requirements,
Gemini will also provide consulting expertise to convert RAND's comprehensive
library of instructor-led engineering courses. Kim Adolphe, President
and CEO of Gemini said, ''We are committed to building long-term relationships
based on delivery of high quality, tailored eLearning solutions to our
clients and their clients. Like RAND Worldwide, we have a proven track
record of product development, technical expertise and support services.
This is an excellent fit.''
''We are very confident that Gemini will be a strong partner
in helping us deliver our services to the worldwide engineering com- munity,''
added Brian Semkiw. ''After evaluating a large number of eLearning companies,
Gemini stood out as the clear leader for a number of reasons. Their end
product is superior due to the unique adaptive learning and testing functionality
provided by their SWIFT technology. The speed and ease to create courses
significantly increases our return on investment, and they have demonstrated
their commitment not just to our current needs, but to our future success.''
About Gemini Learning Systems Inc.
Established in 1990, Gemini is a pioneer in the eLearning industry. Over the last ten years the company has focused on the research and development of eLearning technologies and products. Based upon an award-winning design, the company created SWIFT, an Adaptive Learning Environment and Adaptive Testing Engine. GeMS (Gemini eLearning Management System), SWIFT, SWIFT Author, and SAGE (Sage And Guided Educator), offer everything organizations need to create, deliver, sell, manage, track, and continuously improve adaptive learning over the Internet. The company provides the first end-to-end solution that delivers highly flexible, scalable, adaptive eLearning with XML-based content creation, comprehensive testing, tracking and management features. Gemini is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida-based Salient CyberTech, Inc. SWIFT is a trademark of Gemini Learning Systems Inc.
About RAND Worldwide
RAND Worldwide is the world's leader in providing knowledge-based solutions
to organizations with engineering design and information technology requirements.
The Company provides design automation software 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 CAD software
tools, RAND Worldwide also offers technical education and support, hard-
ware, network integration, and a comprehensive list of engineering related
solutions. RAND Worldwide offers companies in every industry the advantage
of purchasing a total solution. RAND Worldwide employs 1,200 individuals
in more than 100 sales and client service centres around the globe. The
RAND Worldwide corporate head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada and can be reached at 905-625- 2000.
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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