Training Program Management and Learning Management System Solutions by ITS

International Technology Solutions, Inc. Enhances Their Learning Management System With Blended Learning Support

Wake Forest, NC, July 15, 2005 – International Technology Solutions, Inc. (ITS), the premier provider of corporate training for Global 2000 businesses, announced today the availability of version 4.3 of its Learning Management System (LMS). The new release provides support for blended learning events through seamless integration of virtual learning and collaboration tools with ITS’ existing LMS.

The new version of ITS’ LMS has been designed to provide clients yet another deployment option that allows the system to adapt to their particular learning environment. Through a simple configuration, the system will manage the integrated software through a single user interface. Current deployments of version 4.3 include fully integrated API’s to support Hatsize’s True-Lab virtual lab environment and Interwise’s collaboration tool. The ITS LMS can be integrated with a number of additional tools based upon the client’s needs.

“This upgrade has allowed us to provide significant value to our clients currently utilizing virtual learning environments within their training programs,” states Michael Ciarletta, President, ITS. He also states, “We believe blended learning is an extremely effective training method and anticipate a further need for integration of these tools.”

Additional Key Features of ITS LMS Version 4.3:

MD5 Encryption – By adding MD5 encryption to authentication methods, the ITS LMS is able to encrypt passwords for added security.
Time Zone Deviation – The system is able to deviate and display class times according to the user’s local time zones for global deployment of virtual training events.
Instructor Features – Instructors are able to post class specific announcements and necessary files for students to access.

About ITS

Headquartered in Wake Forest, NC, ITS has been recognized as the number one training firm in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina and has been awarded long-term contracts with some of the largest power, utility and petroleum companies in North America. ITS is also responsible for the world-wide roll-out of SAP for one of the top three energy companies in the world. In addition, ITS is also fulfilling its five-year commitment of delivering technical training at 64 locations for one of the largest state university systems in the United States.

For more information on ITS and the ITS LMS system, visit http://www.itsinc-us.com/lms.

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