Press Releases
For
Immediate Release
September 19, 2001
Rochester Institute of Technology embraces IO Technology's
eLearning Curriculum created using Gemini SWIFT 5
Signs marketing agreement with Gemini VAR
Calgary, Alberta, Canada- Gemini Learning Systems
Inc. (Gemini), a subsidiary of Salient Cybertech, Inc., (OTC BB: SLEL)
announced today that Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Corporate
Education and Training has signed an agreement with IO Technologies (IO)
to market their Ollé eLearning curriculum that has been created using
Gemini SWIFT 5. Gemini, who holds an interest in IO, is also providing
the ASP hosting, e-commerce solution, and content development expertise.
"What Ollé has done is the future of education for the
Graphic Arts," stated Frank Romano, Chairman of School of printing, RIT.
"RIT was immediately sold on Gemini's technology upon reviewing
the first course we created," commented Eric Kenly, President and CEO
of IO. "They were very impressed with the state-of-the-art technology
and the pedagogy behind the SWIFT Adaptive Learning Environment."
"Gemini is thrilled to work with RIT and IO in this unique
partnership", added Kim Adolphe, President and CEO of Gemini. "IO has
a phenomenal reputation for expertise in this industry and, as a result,
organizations like RIT, Canon, and others want to be closely associated
with them."
The Ollé eLearning curriculum was officially launched September
8, 2001 at the Print 2001 Expo in Chicago. The curriculum is made up of
Introductory Courses and courses developed to support industry competency
standards using objectives created and weighted by over 25 recognized
industry experts, and statistically verified by an independent psychometric
research organization.
About RIT
RIT'S Corporate Education and Training is a unit of the Center for Integrated
Manufacturing Studies, a world-class organization with a mission to increase
the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers through applied technology and
training.
About IO and Ollé
A content development and training company committed to the creation and
distribution of process oriented educational assets tailored to the needs
and trends of the Graphic Communications Industries. Founded in 1997,
the firm is committed to the use of any media for the dissemination of
educational assets and works with qualified partners in the development,
maintenance, and distribution of educational materials. Ollé is the corporate
identity and brand name for the online e-Learning division.
All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced
herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contact:
Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
Kim Adolphe
(403) 263-8649
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