iLinc Signs Oem Distribution Agreement With Knowledgeplanet
e-Learning Company to Embed iLinc’s Virtual Classroom Software into LMS
PHOENIX, Arizona (July 31, 2006) –
iLinc Communications, Inc. (AMEX:ILC), developers of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing solutions, today announced that the Company has signed a partnership agreement with KnowledgePlanet, a leading On-Demand Learning provider. KnowledgePlanet will fully integrate iLinc’s virtual classroom software into their best of class on-demand learning management system (LMS) and offer it as a bundled solution to KnowledgePlanet’s customers.
Headquartered in Pennsylvania, KnowledgePlanet is a recognized leader in learning software and solutions. The company introduced the World’s first Web-based learning management system in 1996 and has been identified by Gartner Research as an industry leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant e-Learning Suites report for six consecutive years. KnowledgePlanet boasts a large base of notable long-term clients including AOL, Boeing, Capital One, EMC Corporation, ExxonMobil, Perot Systems Government Services, Pfizer, TD Waterhouse, Wachovia Corporation, and Wells Fargo.
“Our customers stay with us because we continue to bring them industry-leading technologies for on-demand learning solutions,” said Alan Todd, KnowledgePlanet’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “After careful analysis, we believe that iLinc offers one of the best virtual classroom products and we are very pleased to be able to offer it as an integrated part of our solution. Our clients have been asking for the addition of virtual classroom technology as a part of our best-of-class learning solutions and now we can provide it. To further deepen and expand our customer relationships outside of the training departments, we will also look to displace other Web conferencing providers throughout the enterprise using the iLinc Suite and the iLinc enterprise licensing program.”
“We are proud to work with KnowledgePlanet and are excited about the distribution opportunity it provides. We look to complete the full OEM integration of our software with the KnowledgePlanet platform in the September quarter and move aggressively to generate sales opportunities for both organizations,” noted James M. Powers, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of iLinc Communications. “The relationship with KnowledgePlanet is part of our announced strategy to dramatically increase the distribution of our software through indirect channels and this agreement represents the second major reseller agreement we have completed in the last 30 days.”
KnowledgePlanet will offer iLinc’s LearnLinc virtual classroom to On-Demand Learning Services customers as a hosted service embedded within the existing KnowledgePlanet platform. As a part of the OEM agreement, KnowledgePlanet is also permitted to expand its sales efforts within their customer base to capture untapped Web collaboration enterprise sales outside the training departments where appropriate. LearnLinc provides a live, Web-based training experience with multiple feedback tools and online testing for real-time, collaborative interactive learning. The LearnLinc classroom capabilities will be accessible directly through KnowledgePlanet’s On-Demand Learning suite, which the two companies plan to launch later this year.
About iLinc Communications, Inc.
iLinc Communications, Inc. is a leading developer of Web conferencing software and audio conferencing services for highly secure and cost-effective collaborative meetings, presentations, and training sessions. The Company enables customers to purchase and own iLinc Web conferencing software, which can be installed inside of a customer’s network or hosted by iLinc. Our products and services include the iLinc Suite of Web Conferencing software (MeetingLinc, LearnLinc, ConferenceLinc, and SupportLinc); Audio Conferencing Services; On-Demand Conferencing; and EventPlus, a service for professionally managed online and audio conferencing events. iLinc’s products and services are used by organizations worldwide in sales, HR and training, marketing, and customer support. More information about the Phoenix-based Company may be found on the Web at www.ilinc.com .
About KnowledgePlanet
For 20 years, KnowledgePlanet has enabled leading companies to win by helping their workforce learn faster than their competitors. Using KnowledgePlanet’s On-Demand Learning, organizations get to market faster, provide better customer service, and adapt to business change more effectively because their employees are trained and ready to execute. By delivering millions of courses annually to corporate employees all over the world, KnowledgePlanet guarantees that its customers can learn what they need to deliver superior performance. More information about KnowledgePlanet may be found on the Web at www.knowledgeplanet.com
iLinc, iLinc Communications, iLinc Suite, MeetingLinc, LearnLinc, ConferenceLinc, SupportLinc, EventPlus, On-Demand, Web Presenter, and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of iLinc Communications, Inc. All other company names and products may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Contacts: Mark R. Yeager
iLinc Communications
602-952-1200
pr@ilinc.com
Natalie Khouri
KnowledgePlanet
800-869-5763
Source: iLinc