http://interactyx.com/social-learning-blog/last-chance-to-vote-for-best-of-elearning-awards/

Can you smell it?

The U.S. Department of Labor reported this morning a continued improvement in the reduction in the filing of unemployment claims in their weekly reporting. The DoL also reported U.S. job openings fell, indicating a firming up of the job market. The National Federation of Independent Business’ small-business optimism index increased 2.7 points in October. The U.S. Department of Commerce reports that wholesale investory increased 1.5%, suggesting an increase in business confidence. And of course, the results from last week’s election and QE²…

Are you ready to support getting you new hires to becoming productive as quickly as possible? Do you have the tools to make that happen?

As most of the world was hunkering down for the past two years, certain decisions were deferred – including hiring and having the right eLearning platform that incorporates the social learning tools that are ubiquitous and makes eLearning intuitive and engaging.

While it is critical to identify and hire the right person for the job, you need to develop that person, quickly, to ensure they are adding value to your enterprise. And you should consider providing a learning platform that leverages the current technology that allows peer-to-peer learning, wherever that peer may be located on this globe.

Moreover, you also want a tool that is light and easy to get operationalized, maintain and itself is a value to your entire organization.
We can help… and get you operational in two weeks.

Visit us at http://www.interactyx.com/eLearning/Request-Information.html and find out how.

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich software as a service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX business software solutions for corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, associations, not-for-profit organizations, and academic institutions of any size at www.interactyx.com.To find out more about Interactyx and its social eLearning solutions, visit www.interactyx.com or call 888.575.2266.
About Interactyx Limited:

Founded in 1995, Interactyx Limited is a global eLearning software company providing engaging and collaborative learning experiences to learners whenever and wherever they want it.

Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing social eLearning software solutions that provide an engaging, online learning environment by integrating collaborative learning resources into traditional learning management system (social LMS) functionality. The result is TOPYX, an easy to use, fully-hosted social LMS that allows learners to collaborate and communicate like never before, including mobile devices (mLearning). TOPYX has gained acceptance as an innovative, affordable solution for businesses, academic institutions and associations of any size to deliver a complete eLearning software solution to meet the needs of today’s learner that is the best value in eLearning today.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer

+1.888.575.2266 x205 or +44.020.7084.6244 x205
al.novas@interactyx.com

Time to Upgrade Those Smelly, Old, Expensive and Polluting LMSs

We know you are out there. Over 40% of those surveyed by ELearning! magazine recently intend to drop their current LMSs. Moreover, larger companies are looking to spend over $780,000 on the replacement.

In the movie The Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s character was provided invaluable, brief advice: “Just one word – plastics.”

If you are one of those executives contemplating throwing out your old legacy clunker of an LMS – and you should, may I offer you similar sage advice “Just one word – SaaS.”

And given less than 10% of LMS owners are utilizing the SaaS model for LMSs right now and considering spending three-quarters of a millions dollars in this economic environment – there are a number of you staring at that number and not replacing the smelly old LMS that you know you should. This is also a no brainer for the 60% of US and 75% of UK companies (according to Bersin & Associates) that do not have LMSs.
We offer an LMS that exploits the current Web 2.0 technology, embraces social learning and offers a total cost of ownership at a significant fraction of $780,000 through our SaaS subscription model. If you want a 100% turnkey solution, we can do that as well.

We are also offering a free, two week installation program to get you up and running fast and painlessly. We launching a total outsourced eLearning program as well, so you do not even need to add staff – just improve the productivity of your team by training them better.

So do what you know is right… Improve your environment by tossing the legacy, costly LMS and drive away with a brand new social LMS that you will impact your favorability to plan in 2010.

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich software as a service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX business software solutions for corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, associations, not-for-profit organizations, and academic institutions of any size at www.interactyx.com.To find out more about Interactyx and its social eLearning solutions, visit www.interactyx.com or call 888.575.2266.

About Interactyx Limited:

Founded in 1995, Interactyx Limited is a global eLearning software company providing engaging and collaborative learning experiences to learners whenever and wherever they want it.

Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing social eLearning software solutions that provide an engaging, online learning environment by integrating collaborative learning resources into traditional learning management system (social LMS) functionality. The result is TOPYX, an easy to use, fully-hosted social LMS that allows learners to collaborate and communicate like never before, including mobile devices (mLearning). TOPYX has gained acceptance as an innovative, affordable solution for businesses, academic institutions and associations of any size to deliver a complete eLearning software solution to meet the needs of today’s learner that is the best value in eLearning today.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
+1.888.575.2266 x205 or +44.020.7084.6244 x205
al.novas@interactyx.com

Morton Salt Chooses TOPYX Corporate eLearning Solution

BONITA SPRINGS, FL and CHICAGO, IL—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 21, 2010—Interactyx Limited is proud to announce today that TOPYX®, an eLearning software solution with integrated social learning technologies, has been chosen by Morton International, Inc., Morton Salt, to provide the delivery platform for Morton Salt’s in-house online corporate training center, Morton University. The TOPYX eLearning solution is bundled with eLearning content from Interactyx’s growing catalog of up-to-date course materials relevant to today’s modern business eLearning needs.

“We are very pleased that Morton Salt has selected to use TOPYX’s eLearning software for Morton University. With the bundle of eLearning courses from our catalog, Morton Salt is able to get its employees learning in a collaborative eLearning environment, quickly and cost effectively,” states Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “Working with Morton Salt to develop the right training solution for its needs created a rapport between our businesses that will continue to flourish,” says Novas.

JoJo Wynder, Director of Talent Management at Morton Salt, who is in charge of Morton University, comments, “With TOPYX, we were able to find the right, engaging eLearning software solution that will allow our employees to learn when they want, where they want. In addition, we found TOPYX to be easy to use, allowing both instructor and learner to utilize the platform very quickly. We also took advantage of Interactyx’s large catalog of “best of breed” eLearning content. TOPYX was a fraction of the cost of other platforms and provided a total solution for our eLearning needs from the very beginning.”

TOPYX provides a unique eLearning solution for companies of any size. Now, any business can easily and affordably deliver training materials like never before. By leveraging social learning technologies and bundled with relevant eLearning courses, TOPYX provides businesses with a complete and progressive training solution.

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use corporate eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich Software as a Service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX business software solutions for corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, associations, not-for-profit organizations, and eLearning for businesses of any size at www.interactyx.com.


About Interactyx Limited:
Interactyx Limited is a global eLearning company providing engaging and interactive learning experiences to learners and organizations whenever and wherever they want it.

Since 1995, Interactyx has worked with learning providers, including prestigious educational institutions, to develop engaging learning solutions. Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX, is at the forefront of developing social eLearning software solutions that engage and communicate knowledge-sharing activities with learners. Our social learning management system (social LMS) technology is paving the way as an innovative, affordable solution to meet the needs of today’s learner.


Interactyx Contact:

Jeffrey A. Roth
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
+1.888.575.2266 x201 or +44.020.7084.6244 x201
jeffrey.roth@interactyx.com

Interactyx Limited
3461 Bonita Bay Boulevard
Suite 207
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
www.interactyx.com


About Morton Salt:
Morton Salt, a Chicago-based company, established in 1848, is North America’s authority on salt and a leading producer of salt for grocery, water softening, ice control, agricultural and industrial uses. Morton Salt introduced the nation to the Morton Umbrella Girl and the now-famous slogan, “When It Rains It Pours”®, in 1914. Since that time Morton Salt products have graced the shelves of homes throughout the country.

Interactyx Limited Partners with OPI to Enhance Corporate eLearning Solution Offering

BONITA SPRINGS, FL—March 30, 2010—Interactyx Limited is pleased to announce a strategic business relationship with Outsourced Partners International (OPI). The relationship will allow the clients of OPI and Interactyx Limited to become exposed to and more easily access each company’s respective world class products and services. OPI is a global provider of high-end, complex finance and accounting outsourcing, analytics services, and consulting and advisory services. Interactyx Limited is the award winning developer of TOPYX®, affordable social eLearning software as a service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the changing eLearning, training and collaboration needs for businesses of all sizes.

This relationship strengthens the services offered by both Interactyx Limited and OPI to its respective customers. The growing need to integrate the correct training solution into the operations process is fueled by the desire to reduce costs, increase collaboration and communication, and easily share mission critical materials to the correct global resources companywide. OPI’s best-in-class, global outsourcing and consulting services can provide organizations greater scale at lower costs. The TOPYX eLearning business solution coupled with the variety of professional services offered by OPI create an opportunity for businesses to find a complete solution for their unique needs.
“To better serve our clients in the business eLearning market, we are proud to have partnered with such a well-respected, international business solution provider as OPI,” stated Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “OPI is known for their world-class outsourced business solutions. Now, the social eLearning, informal training and communication solutions that TOPYX delivers to businesses are paired with the many tremendous services OPI provides to the international marketplace. With TOPYX able to support most languages, the global reach of OPI and TOPYX will be very complementary. We are very happy to be working with the great people at OPI and look forward to a long-term relationship.”

George Evans, Managing Director of Business Development, at OPI, noted, “We are constantly in search of innovative enabling technologies that we can recommend to our own clients in order to help them improve their internal operations. We've found that TOPYX stands apart from other knowledge sharing tools because of its Web 2.0 driven community features which engage diverse audiences and promote the sharing of audience experiences. This encourages communication, feedback, and active involvement, which makes the learning process more personal and customized for the users – no matter whether they are leveraging TOPYX to train employees on new policies and compliance requirements, or whether they are using it for internal knowledge broadcasting about new business initiatives.”

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use corporate eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich Software as a Service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX business software solutions for corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, associations, not-for-profit organizations, and eLearning for businesses of any size at www.interactyx.com.

About Interactyx Limited:
Interactyx Limited is a global eLearning company providing engaging and interactive learning experiences to learners and organizations whenever and wherever they want it.

Since 1995, Interactyx has worked with learning providers, including prestigious educational institutions, to develop engaging learning solutions. Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing social eLearning software solutions that engage and communicate knowledge-sharing activities with learners. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative tools to meet the needs of today’s learner.


Interactyx contact:
Jeffrey A. Roth
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

+1.888.575.2266 x201 or +44.020.7084.6244 x201
jeffrey.roth@interactyx.com
Interactyx Limited
3461 Bonita Bay Boulevard - Suite 207
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
USA
www.interactyx.com


About Outsource Partners International, Inc.
Outsource Partners International (OPI) is a professional services firm dedicated to the outsourcing of finance, accounting, and analytics business processes. From its service centers throughout North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, OPI’s highly-skilled accounting and business professionals draw upon best-in-class practices, a continuous improvement focus, offshore talent, and enabling technologies, to optimize its clients' finance functions and transform operations.

The benefits realized by OPI clients extend well beyond cost savings, and include improved efficiency, effectiveness, flexibility, quality, and compliance. By adopting an outsourced strategy and actively partnering with OPI in the success and renewal of the finance, accounting, and analytics functions, these leading companies emerge better able to support the operational and strategic demands of the business. OPI has over 3,200 professionals operating in its offices throughout the United States, Bulgaria, India, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. For more information about OPI and its solutions, www.opiglobal.com.

OPI contact:
Joanna Woodruff
+1.310.312.6635 x2135
jwoodruff@opiglobal.com

Outsource Partners International, Inc.
477 Madison Avenue
Suite 240
New York, NY 10022
USA
www.opiglobal.com


SOURCE:
Interactyx Limited

Interactyx Limited’s eLearning Software, TOPYX, Achieves the Industry’s LMS SCORM Certification

BONITA SPRINGS, FL (EON – Enhanced Online News) — January 15, 2010 — We are proud to announce the eLearning’s industry certifying body, Advanced Distributed Learning Institute’s (ADL) Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab (AADLC), has certified Interactyx Limited’s eLearning software, TOPYX®. After rigorous testing, TOPYX successfully achieved certification in its latest edition - ADL’s Sharable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM®) 2004 (3rd edition) Learning Management System (LMS) Certification – a collection of standards and specifications for a comprehensive suite of eLearning capabilities that enable interoperability, accessibility and reusability of Web based learning content, as well as the eLearning industry’s defacto standard.


Dan Kursevski of the AADLC declared “I would like to congratulate (Interactyx Limited) on your success.” Receiving ADL’s SCORM 2004 3rd Edition LMS Certification verifies TOPYX’s conformance with the most current SCORM specifications and guidelines. TOPYX clients are assured that SCORM compliant content will work seamlessly with TOPYX. Moreover, TOPYX works with virtually all content formats.

“Our eLearning software with integrated social learning certified by ADL SCORM LMS is another milestone accomplished by TOPYX, which offers an LMS that is robust, interoperable and positioned to deliver forward thinking, engaging eLearning solution to meet the demands of today’s learners,” stated Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “TOPYX has proven to be a complete, market-leading eLearning solution that is being adopted by top academic institutions and businesses. We will continue to listen to our clients and the market to make further enhancements to TOPYX to incorporate the best tools and technology available.”

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich Software as a Service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX solutions for corporations, academic institutions, associations and not-for-profit organizations of any size at www.interactyx.com.

About Interactyx Limited:

Interactyx Limited (www.interactyx.com) is a global eLearning software company providing engaging and interactive learning experiences to learners, businesses, academic institutions and organizations.

Since 1995, Interactyx has worked with educational programs to develop engaging learning solutions. Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage learners and enhance collaborative learning environments. Our eLearning 2.0 technologies are paving the way in creating innovative tools to meet the needs of today’s learner.

TOPYX is an affordable, fully hosted eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social networking, mobile learning, and eCommerce. TOPYX improves the collaboration and communication aspects of the learning experience and creates a rich sense of community. Language localization of the platform is very easy, allowing deployment in many countries. Collaborative learning, mobile learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, please go to www.interactyx.com.

About Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL):

The ADL Initiative, sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is a collaborative effort, between government, industry, and academia to establish a new learning distribution environment that permits the interoperability of the learning tools and course content on a global scale. ADL promotes collaboration in the development and adoption of tools, specifications, guidelines, policies, and prototypes that make distributed learning accessible, adaptable, affordable, durable, interoperable and reusable. SCORM is a specification of the ADL Initiative.

Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab (AADLC) is located in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2000 as an independent node in the ADL Initiative, the AADLC is a nexus of learning technology research and development between academia, government, and industry.

The vision of the AADLC is to advance sustainable, immersive, distributed learning technology to enable global access to high-quality educational opportunities.

SCORM and the SCORM logo are certification marks of Concurrent Technologies Corporation of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The SCORM 2004 Compliant logo indicates that TOPYX® has been independently tested and certified by an ADL-designated certification organization to comply with SCORM 2004. Successful test results for a product constitute AS IS compliance with SCORM 2004 using the designated tests. Compliance evaluation using SCORM 2004 tests developed by ADL or others does not constitute or imply endorsement or assurance by ADL or others of product utility, quality, or reliability in use or technical accuracy of content.

Interactyx contact:

Jeffrey A. Roth
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
+1.888.575.2266 x201 or +44.020.7084.6244 x201
jeffrey.roth@interactyx.com

Interactyx Limited
3461 Bonita Bay Boulevard, Suite 207
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
USA
www.interactyx.com



SOURCE:

Interactyx Limited

University of Chicago Chooses Interactyx Limited’s TOPYX eLearning Solution

BONITA SPRINGS, FL (EON – Enhanced Online News) — December 18, 2009 — We are proud to announce that the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago has chosen Interactyx Limited’s TOPYX® eLearning and social learning software as its solution to providing online courses around key curriculum required by various accrediting bodies and providing forums for communities of practice to share cases and points of view in real-time. The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at University of Chicago Medical Center will commence using TOPYX as their complete eLearning solution in 2010 for a two year term.

TOPYX is an affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social learning, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality fulfilling the modern eLearning needs for corporate training, academic institutions, and small to midsize businesses.

“We are pleased to announce our long-term relationship with University of Chicago Medical Center. The University of Chicago Medical Center is rooted in a long history of excellence and dedication to education that we are proud to help enable Graduate Medical Educational advances with such a prestigious partner,” stated Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “TOPYX has proven to be a complete, market-leading eLearning solution that is being adopted by top academic institutions. We look forward to a long partnership and future strategic initiatives with University of Chicago Medical Center – Graduate Medical Education.”

Dr. Peter J. Smith MD, MA, Fellowship Director, Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medical Center stated, “Being able to easily manage required courses to stay on top of changing curriculum needs, and to create a new channel to help our medical professionals share ideas and expertise, led us to choose TOPYX as our eLearning software solution. TOPYX is ahead of the market in providing the resources we are asking for, and does so with an affordable, straight-forward manner. We are excited about the possibilities ahead of us. We see this as a great example of a win-win partnership.”

TOPYX was chosen by Dr. Smith because it is an affordable, complete software solution with best-of-class social learning tools that support an eLearning suite or resources that is fully hosted and maintained. These features, combined with the ability to provide easy-to-use user communities that enhance real-time discussions, case studies, and expertise, made TOPYX the right choice for the university’s academic needs.

TOPYX has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social learning and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich Software as a Service (SaaS) application. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Learn more about TOPYX solutions for corporations, academic institutions, associations and not-for-profit organizations of any size at www.interactyx.com.



About Interactyx Limited

Interactyx Limited (www.interactyx.com) is a global eLearning software company providing engaging and interactive learning experiences to learners, businesses, academic institutions and organizations.

Since 1995, Interactyx has worked with educational programs to develop engaging learning solutions. Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage learners and enhance collaborative learning environments. Our eLearning 2.0 technologies are paving the way in creating innovative tools to meet the needs of today’s learner.

TOPYX is an affordable, fully hosted eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social networking, mobile learning, and eCommerce. TOPYX improves the collaboration and communication aspects of the learning experience and creates a rich sense of community. Language localization of the platform is very easy, allowing deployment in many countries. Collaborative learning, mobile learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, please go to www.interactyx.com.


About University of Chicago Medical Center

The University of Chicago Medical Center

The University of Chicago Medical Center, established in 1927, is one of the nation's leading academic medical institutions. Care is provided by more than 700 attending physicians - most of whom are full-time University faculty members - 620 residents and fellows, more than 1,000 nurses and 9,000 employees. The Medical Center is consistently recognized as a leading provider of sophisticated medical care. University of Chicago physician-scientists performed the first organ transplant and the first bone marrow transplant in animal models, the first successful living-donor liver transplant, the first hormone therapy for cancer and the first successful application of cancer chemotherapy. They discovered REM sleep and were the first to describe many of the stages of sleep.



Interactyx contact:
Jeffrey A. Roth
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

+1.888.575.2266 x201 or +44.020.7084.6244 x201
jeffrey.roth@interactyx.com

Interactyx Limited
3461 Bonita Bay Boulevard, Suite 207
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
USA
www.interactyx.com




University of Chicago contact:
Chris James
Media Relations and Communications
773.795.3683
chris.james@uchospitals.edu




SOURCE:
Interactyx Limited

Social networking is exploding – is it part of your learning scheme?

In a recent survey by Nielsen NetView, Americans are spending 83% more time on social networking sites vs. last year at home and at work. It is becoming increasingly obvious that the use of social networking is becoming part of the fabric of everyday life. I can go and find the same type of stats on the growth in usage on smartphones.

So, if we can stipulate that social networking AND smartphones have changed how we do so many things in life, it is not too far of a leap of faith to build this huge phenomena into one’s learning scheme – at the corporate offices or academic institutions.

Interactyx is underwriting a series of Webinars to show you how an integrated social networking and mobile learning can improve the learning experience. Learners will be more engaged and willing to participate in an interactive learning platform that supports and promotes the fact that knowledge is socially instructed, and how we can extend that experience to smartphones.
I encourage you to sign up, participate and listen to our one of our Webinars; you can see our current schedule at: http://www.interactyx.com/interactyx-2.

Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning 2.0 and mLearning platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, blogs, forums, videos and even test driving TOPYX, please go to www.interactyx.com.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
Interactyx Limited

al.novas@interactyx.com
www.interactyx.com

Interactyx Limited Announces Partnership with SkillSoft PLC

May 7, 2009 12:30 UTC

Interactyx Limited Announces Partnership with SkillSoft PLC

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)-- Interactyx Limited is proud to announce today that TOPYX™, the affordable eLearning 2.0 solution with integrated social networking technologies, has partnered with eLearning market leader SkillSoft PLC (NASDAQ:SKIL). This relationship will allow Interactyx Limited to provide SkillSoft’s world class educational content to be delivered through the TOPYX eLearning platform. The TOPYX platform and SkillSoft’s content will be provided as a bundled solution to allow for accelerated implementation. The initial focus of this offering will be geared toward employee and management training needs that businesses are facing in today’s challenging environment.

SkillSoft PLC is a leading provider of eLearning and solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft is recognized as a leader in providing diverse educational content internationally since 1989.

“The ability to provide companies with industry leading content from SkillSoft on the TOPYX eLearning platform allows us to offer a unique, complete solution to the market,” stated Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “Companies can now have access to the robust, trusted collection of valuable materials that SkillSoft offers already incorporated into an easy-to-use eLearning platform with TOPYX’s advanced Web 2.0 tools and features. This marriage of content and delivery method gives companies a cost-effective, turnkey option with robust social networking functionality that is increasingly being asked for by their employees.”

The partnership between Interactyx Limited and SkillSoft is another example of how these companies are striving to provide the marketplace with the most comprehensive eLearning solutions possible. With the advancements made in Web 2.0 based technology, the TOPYX platform with SkillSoft content provides organizations with an engaging, state of the art learning solution, utilizing the latest eLearning 2.0 tools so that their most valuable assets - their employees – are trained, more productive and ready to lead.

Interactyx Limited offers a free sample of TOPYX so you can experience eLearning with integrated social networking firsthand. You can get behind the wheel and take the TOPYX Test Drive. You will experience the power of what the TOPYX eLearning platform provides and see the benefits of having integrated social networking features that enhance the learning experience. Take the TOPYX Test Drive and see for yourself.

Knowledge is socially constructed. TOPYX provides a user-friendly, fully hosted solution that is both reasonably priced and easily integrated to advance an organization’s educational offerings. Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning/mLearning 2.0 platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, please go to http://www.interactyx.com/.

About Interactyx Limited
Interactyx Limited (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.interactyx.com%2F%3Futm_source%3DEON%26utm_medium%3DPress%252BRelease%26utm_campaign%3DTOPYX%252BMobile%2520PR&esheet=5958832&lan=en_US&anchor=www.interactyx.com&index=10) is a global eLearning company providing engaging and interactive learning experiences to learners and organizations whenever and wherever they want it.

Since 1995, Interactyx has worked with learning providers including prestigious educational institutions to develop engaging learning solutions. Interactyx, the developer of TOPYX™, is at the forefront of developing eLearning, social networking and mLearning solutions that engage and communicate knowledge-sharing activities with learners. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s learner.

About SkillSoft PLC
SkillSoft PLC (NASDAQ:SKIL) is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand eLearning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft enables business organizations to maximize business performance through a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information resources, flexible learning technologies and support services.

Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, compliance and consumer/SMB courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as Leadership Development Channel video products, KnowledgeCenter™ portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring services. SkillSoft's Books24x7® product offering includes access to more than 20,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include Search-and-Learn®, SkillSoft® Dialogue™ and virtual classroom.

SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release, upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.

SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search-and-Learn, SkillChoice, Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials, GovEssentials, EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives, ExecSummaries, ExecBlueprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks or registered trademarks of SkillSoft PLC in the United States and certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners, countries.

Contacts
Interactyx Limited

Jeffrey A. Roth, Vice President, Marketing and Communications,

+1-888-575-2266 x201 or +44-020-7084-6244 x201

jeffrey.roth@interactyx.comhttp://www.interactyx.com/

or

SkillSoft PLC

Donna Keenan,

603-821-3211

Donna_Keenan@SkillSoft.com

Source: Interactyx Limited

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“What are you twelfth man on the deal team – last to know?” -- Gordon Gekko

“What are you twelfth man on the deal team – last to know?”

Gordon Gekko
1987

Ever feel sometimes that you don’t get the joke? I wonder if that sometimes happening with respect to eLearning. Cego Group, Europe’s largest learning and development company, recently completed a survey that showed employees wanted more eLearning (by 25%) and eLearning 2.0 (by 33%) (eLearning 2.0 is built around collaborative learning, using Web 2.0 tools such as blogging, forums, shoutboxes, etc). In addition, 75% of employees want more peer training and learning – social learning.

Which led me to thinking about some memorable quotes from one of my favorite movies - Wall Street…

Gordon Gekko asked Bud Fox http://www.entertonement.com/clips/27561/Wall-Street/Michael-Douglas/Gordon-Gecko/Twelfth-Man-on-the-Deal-Team “What are you twelfth man on the deal team – last to know.” Do you think the HR function is getting it? Is HR always the last to learn?

The good news is that we are talking to a lot of organizations that are getting it. That’s why they are exploring how eLearning 2.0 tools with social networking, integrated with traditional learning management functionality.

But some are not. Another great Gekko line comes to mind: http://www.entertonement.com/clips/72725/If-You-Are-Not-Inside-You-Are-Outside “If you’re not inside, then you’re outside, ok?” OK.

How can this be? Why is HR behind the curve? Is it generational?

As CEO, the question I would ask my head of HR – do you have a Facebook™ page? Over 200 million do... Which means many, if not most, of your employees or students do. If your HR head does not have a Facebook page, ask and ensure they are considering relevant collaborative eLearning tools that are on the market today.

In our marketing material, which you can review at http://www.interactyx.com/download-eLearning-topyx-brochures, we refer to research that shows that corporate learners, especially Generation X and Generation Y – are demanding eLearning tools that products, such as TOPYX™.

My last Gordon Gekko quote (promise - at least in this blog): http://www.entertonement.com/clips/27569/Wall-Street/Michael-Douglas/Gordon-Gecko/This-Is-Your-Wake-Up-Call “This is your wake up call pal. Go to work.” Listen to what the staff (and Gordon Gekko) is saying.

Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning 2.0 and mLearning platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, blogs, forums, videos and even test driving TOPYX, please go to http://www.interactyx.com/.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
Interactyx Limited

al.novas@interactyx.com
http://www.interactyx.com/

“…2009 may well prove to be the most significant year in the evolution of the book since Gutenberg hammered out his original Bible.”

“…2009 may well prove to be the most significant year in the evolution of the book since Gutenberg hammered out his original Bible.”

Wall Street Journal. April 20, 2009

On the cover of today’s Wall Street Journal’s The Journal Report, is a very interesting article by Steven Johnson called: “How the eBook will Change the Way We Read and Write.” The above quote is in his article. It essentially describes with the digitization of books, the entire game has changed on the purchase, sharing, communicating, writing, etc. of books. A very interesting read…

Use the replace all for eBooks and insert “eLearning 2.0”. 2009 will be the year that eLearning changes and eLearning 2.0 is embraced by corporations and institutions. Why? The promise was always there, the technology has not been. And like Amazon’s Kindle™ and Sony’s Reader™, eLearning 2.0 is available now. A recent survey - top 2 boxes equal 72% - by the eLearning Guild Research shows strong evidence that eLearning 2.0 initiatives are worth the effort in organizations.

If you read the article and consider all the powerful dynamics Steven Johnson describes that the electronic book will provide and consider an electronic learning platform for corporations and institutions, you have TOPYX™. Add to it the mobility of smartphones, you have TOPYX Mobile.

Learning objects enters the world of networked, digital content. Add existing content, create new content, collaborate with colleagues over difficult matters, debate immediately with folks learning the same content across the world, directly contact the instructor or author, repurpose content and resell small units or different units over various books (see our Edutainment business unit for more on ecommerce of TOPYX) through our ecommerce module.
TOPYX brings the engagement of Web 2.0 technologies into one elegant, intuitive learning platform that is affordable and easy to get into your operations and embraced by your learners. No need to wait any more.

Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning 2.0 and mLearning platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, blogs, forums, videos and even test driving TOPYX, please go to http://www.interactyx.com/.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
Interactyx Limited

al.novas@interactyx.com
http://www.interactyx.com/

SLX, no really, SLX

SLX, no really, SLX

http://slx.sun.com/
I found a recent case study highlighted by Bersin & Associates on how Sun Microsystems uses social software to build social learning was very interesting. It highlights the pent up demand for collaborative learning, as well we how it can be done quickly and affordably.

According to Bersin, Sun’s sales training group did not have sufficient budget or hours to meet all the training needs of sales professionals. The training group also wanted to make sure sales teams have selling tools at their fingertips with minimal clicks and support in the field, and by making it possible for subject matter experts to share valuable information with peers worldwide.

Sun wanted:
· open, informal learning environment
· a solution that would be:
- fast
- accessible
- easy to use
· functional on both desktops and mobile devices

Most of the Sun’s system was built in-house and the online content delivery network was outsourced. The entire solution was built for $60,000.

By implementing a social learning environment called Sun Learning eXchange (SLX), the training function found an effective way to "do more with less."

So what happened according to Bersin:
· One week after launch, there were 3,338 unique users (employees and contractors) from 51 countries; 19,508 content views; and 315 pieces of new content uploaded.
· Uploaded content doubled in two weeks, beating the goal by 10 weeks. Less than a month after launch, SLX has been accessed by more than 6,750 unique users in 82 countries, with 42,941 page views during 9,637 visits.
· Today, the system receives up to an average of 100 pieces of new content uploaded daily, making it one of the most frequently used learning programs across the company.


This is where eLearning is going. This is where TOPYX is – eLearning 2.0 is here. And you can have this today for less than $15,000 per annum – more than 75% less Sun’s cost and fully hosted. Check TOPYX’s test drive out and see for yourself.

Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning 2.0 and mLearning platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, blogs, forums, videos and even test driving TOPYX, please go to www.interactyx.com.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
Interactyx Limited

al.novas@interactyx.com
www.interactyx.com

Can you afford to live in an eLearning 1.0 world?

Can you afford to live in an eLearning 1.0 world?

In arguably one of the most trying times to lead organizations of all types, leaders must still lead.

In this week's magazine's cover story Game Changing Ideas for Business, it discusses how leading companies such as Cisco, Accenture and Deloitte are using collaboration to stay competitive.

“Companies are tapping…innovative collaboration tools and social networks to speed up productivity and decision making.”

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_12/b4124030837359_page_2.htm

Enterprises of all sizes should be embracing collaboration at all levels now.

Is there a better way to get your organization to embrace collaboration is to train and educate them with learning tools with integrated social networking tools? From before a new employee joins the team via onboarding tools to working on new initiatives, use eLearning 2.0 and tools that truly support collaborative learning to energize your new hire and reduce time-to-productivity.

Check out Interactyx Limited, the developer of TOPYX™. Interactyx is at forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and communicate knowledge-sharing activities with learners. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s learner.

Collaborative learning, cost savings and an environmentally friendly education distribution system our eLearning 2.0 platform provides are just some of the benefits of TOPYX. For more information, blogs, forums, videos and even test driving TOPYX, please go to http://www.interactyx.com/.

Alfred R. Novas
Chief Executive Officer
Interactyx Limited

al.novas@interactyx.com
http://www.interactyx.com/