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Nexient Learning Named Finalist for Learning Solutions Partner of the Year
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| Posted by: ITNovaScotia Admin |
Monday, October 09, 2006 |
SYDNEY, NS, Oct. 4 /CNW/ - Nexient Learning Inc. (TSX:NXN), Canada's
largest corporate training company, today announced that it has been selected
as a finalist for the Learning Solutions Partner of the Year at the 2006
Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards in recognition of its GEAR pilot
program. The fourth annual Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards acknowledge
the exceptional work technology partners in Canada are doing with
Microsoft-based technologies and software to deliver innovative solutions and
unmatched value to their customers.
"Each year, technology partners continue to raise the bar in technology
innovation and reaffirm their ability to deliver specific solutions that help
meet customer demand," said Lora Gernon, Director, Partner Group, Microsoft
Canada Co. "The 2006 finalists demonstrated strong expertise in a diversity of
markets and the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards celebrate the
innovative solutions they developed to help drive real business growth."
Traditionally, the training industry has been centred around in-classroom
sessions, but in today's business environment, learning needs to be
continuous, flexible and delivered through innovative formats. Building on its
proven track record for creating top calibre learning programs, Nexient
partnered with Microsoft Learning to develop a Synchronous Distance Learning
Program for Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC), codenamed, GEAR. Integrating
the highest professional education standards for distance learning with
leading edge technology such as Live Meeting, the GEAR pilot program offers
students a hands-on learning experience and real-time interaction with the
instructor and other participants, without having to leave their office.
"We are extremely honoured to receive this recognition from Microsoft -
it is a testament to the quality of our GEAR program," said Brian Pennington,
Vice President of Brand and Product Management at Nexient. "As Microsoft's
largest certified training partner in Canada and fourth largest worldwide, we
are committed to finding new and innovative ways to ensure people have the
most rewarding learning experience possible."
Winners will be announced at a gala event in Toronto on November 2, 2006.
About the Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards
In 2003, Microsoft Canada replaced all of its previous technology partner
awards with a unified program that also recognizes customer service,
marketing, and contribution to the community. Microsoft Canada has outlined 30
categories to highlight the Partner Program competencies to honour the
achievements of top technology partners.
The Microsoft Partner Program IMPACT Awards were open to Systems
Integrators, Large Account Resellers, Direct Market Resellers, Value Added
Resellers, Distributors, Systems Builders, Authorized Education Resellers,
Certified Partners for Learning Solutions, Microsoft Certified Partners,
Independent Software Vendors, Channel Suppliers, Microsoft Business Solutions
(MBS) Partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers.
For a list of all 2006 finalists, and more information on the Microsoft
Partner Program IMPACT Awards, please visit http://www.microsoft.ca/awards.
About Nexient Learning Inc.
Nexient Learning Inc. is the largest corporate training and consulting
company in Canada. Nexient delivers the broadest choice of top calibre,
industry-recognized curricula in information technology, business process
improvement and leadership and business skills. Nexient's learning services
include learning management systems, curriculum development and strategic
consulting. With 29 locations across Canada, Nexient offers innovative
learning solutions in both classroom and online formats. Nexient is traded on
the Toronto Stock Exchange as "NXN". More information is available on the
company's website at www.nexientlearning.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements regarding,
among other things, anticipated revenues, earnings and profitability for 2006
and beyond. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties,
and other factors outside management's control that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.
The statements are not a guarantee of future performance and readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The
Company does not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of
the forward-looking statements.
Copyright (C) 2000-2006 NEXIENT LEARNING Incorporated. All Rights
Reserved. NEXIENT and the NEXIENT logo are trademarks of NEXIENT LEARNING
Incorporated.
Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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For further information: Rob Simpson, Nexient Learning Inc., (416) 964-8688 x 2236, rsimpson@nexientlearning.com; Coralie Olson, High Road Communications, (416)-644-2275, colson@highroad.com |
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