February 15, 2006, Nashua, New Hampshire, Eedo KnowledgewareTM, a leading provider of innovative software products for Real-Time Learning and Knowledge systems today announced the release of ForceTen version 4.0, which brings a number of new features and benefits to the learning technology market including reduced time-to-use, unprecedented support for industry standards, knowledge sharing, assessments, reporting, intuitive user and developer interface and support for podcasts.
With ForceTen 4.0, learners will be able to have the latest training information at hand quickly. "It´s another example of Eedo leading the way in knowledge management." said John Hudson, CEO of Eedo Knowledgeware. "Support for podcasts within the learning environment can help organizations communicate critical audio messages with their employees, clients and partners.
Flexibility and customization in reporting provides customers with the ability to gather exactly the information they need when they need it. Users of ForceTen are able to generate reports concerning specific question objects, such as the question type, attempts allotted, attempts made and maximum score. As demands increase within organizations for more and more value from training departments, Eedo´s improved assessment capabilities gives training managers and developers the tools they need to ensure their learning programs are meeting their training objectives.
Organizations can have their training departments up and running quickly with ForceTen´s rapid authoring and support for templates. Time to market is critical in all organizations and with ForceTen, developers can take advantage of one of the existing templates included for portal design, page layout or taxonomy.
In addition, an optimized design and intuitive interface makes the software very easy to use. Developers can build courses faster which means a more efficient transfer of knowledge to departments, key partners and stakeholders. Benefits include faster structure load time, easy access to functionality with a new look and feel to the user interface and updated course structure building technology to streamline changes in design.
"At an early stage of development of ForceTen, Eedo recognized the importance of supporting learning standards and ensuring that Eedo was providing a guarantee to customers of the products longevity and interoperability with other systems," said Hudson. "We´ve always been active with standards, such as SCORM 1.2 and 2004 and AICC. Version 4.0 continues this vision with support for QTI 1.2 and QTI 2.0 which means developers will now have the ability to transfer QTI question types from other systems into ForceTen to rapidly build assessments." ForceTen also supports PENS. PENS will allow ForceTen to notify an LMS that a content package is ready for transfer.
Continuing commitment to access control with password management enhancements as well as runtime authentication will easily meet the needs of the most secure conscious organization whether running locally or environments available around the globe.
ForceTen version 4.0 is available immediately and a demonstration and more detailed specification sheets can be requested at www.eedo.com.
About Eedo Knowledgeware
Eedo Knowledgeware is a leading provider of learning and knowledge systems to drive productivity and efficiency. Eedo offers a set of powerful, adaptable and easy-to-use tools for business people and learning experts, addressing practical knowledge management requirements including; learning content management, dynamic delivery, rapid authoring, assessment, knowledge sharing, performance support and indexing and search. Eedo's award winning products are utilized in a broad range of industries and enterprises such as American Management Association, Convergys, Internal Revenue Service, Foreign Commonwealth Office, and Lufthansa. Eedo is privately held, with offices in the U.S.A., Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
For further information:
Eedo Knowledgeware Corporation
Leigh Ann Empey
Vice President of Marketing
(819) 775-9494 ext. 255
Jennifer Robinson
Product Marketing Manager
(819) 775-9494 ext. 258