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


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Interactyx Limited

Social eLearning is the Backbone of eLearning Solutions from Interactyx Limited

Interactyx integrates social aspects into the learning process for improved results

BONITA SPRINGS, FL – February 16, 2010 - At our base, we are social beings; so it seems only natural that the way we learn can be improved by integrating social elements into our learning behavior. Enter TOPYX®, the social eLearning software as a service (SaaS) solution from eLearning software developer, Interactyx Limited.Social eLearning takes the social components we all know from resources like Facebook® and LinkedIn®, and integrates these elements into the learning/training process.

TOPYX, the powerful eLearning solution from Interactyx, has gained acceptance as the affordable, easy-to-use social eLearning software that combines traditional learning management system (LMS) functionality with integrated social learning tools. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be.

“Our social eLearning software solution is perfect for a variety of environments, from corporate to academic to non profit, and anyone else looking to increase collaboration, communication and participation while reducing traditional education and training costs,” said Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited.

Clients taking advantage of this powerful eLearning solution include big names like the University of Chicago, the University of Cambridge, and McAfee, as well as many small to medium-sized organizations and businesses. Each has selected the TOPYX eLearning solution, which ingeniously integrates learning content, assignment tracking facilities and social learning, to advance their eLearning offering and reduce traditional education and training costs.

TOPYX liberates learners and their educators through collaboration with peers and engagement in knowledge sharing activities. Through social learning tools such as blogs, wikis and RSS feeds, learning becomes a communal, rather than autonomous, activity. Many sources of course content are combined into a rich, interactive and engaging learning experience. TOPYX eLearning solutions have been inspired and enabled by the emergence of Web 2.0, resulting in an increased emphasis on a social learning model. Educators and trainers finally have a user-friendly and highly effective tool to affordably provide learning wherever and whenever it is needed

To find out more about Interactyx and its social eLearning solutions, visit www.interactyx.com or call 888.575.2266.

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 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 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

eLearning Software, TOPYX, is Now Available to Sell Content Directly to Learners

BONITA SPRINGS, FL (EON – Enhanced Online News) — January 26, 2010 — Interactyx Limited announces the launch of the TOPYX Online Learning Center (TOPYXolc™). The TOPYXolc will provide a unique platform for content owners and developers to sell their content online directly to learners, while leveraging all of the powerful social learning tools that TOPYX has incorporated into its learning management system. Applications to become a content provider on the TOPYXolc are currently being reviewed and the public launch of the platform will be on February 1, 2010.

The TOPYX platform, which is a social eLearning software solution for businesses, academic institutions, and associations, is now accessible by the learner directly. The same great tools are now available for anyone that wants to market and sell their own content online while benefiting from the social learning attributes of TOPYX, without any capital outlay, programming, and no long wait to get started. The content owner sets the price and can start selling almost immediately. The TOPYXolc creates a new online selling channel for content owners around the world, and provides the benefits social eLearning software available to enhance market reach, improve customer retention and open up lines of communication and collaboration.

“The TOPYXolc is a very exciting opportunity for anyone to better position their materials online to increase the ability to sell to and directly communicate with their market,” stated Jodi Harrison, Vice President, Business Development and Affiliate Partners. “Also, the average consumer reaps the benefit of the latest social learning technology to enhance the learning environment and provide the chance to collaborate and learn together like never before.”

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. Now, this technology is available to anyone. 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.

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

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

Why are Web 2.0 technologies still bleeding edge in corporate training functions?

A recent report of 700 learning professionals conducted by the American Society for Training & Development entitled Transforming Learning with Web 2.0 Technologies found that Web 2.0 technologies is still “bleeding edge” when used within corporate training functions. Only 9% of companies use Web 2.0 technologies in a major way within their learning function.

My last blog - Collaboratories: How can you compete with the most innovative companies in the world? – discussed how the most innovative companies in the world embraced the collaborative learning that is facilitated by the Web 2.0 in their R&D and business processes. However, it appears most are slow to adopt.

Fortunately, the report the future appears brighter than the present. In the same report:

87% of respondents predict in the next three years their companies are more likely to use Web 2.0 technologies than they currently do
77% believe Web 2.0 technologies will improve knowledge sharing to a large or very large extent
95% percent of respondents think that Web 2.0 technology is effective, though the highest marks for it are not very high, indicating that many do not know how to use the technologies and the associated fear of them
But why aren’t the 91% of companies that are not using Web 2.0 technologies in a more prominent manner in the corporate training function, especially when increasing employee productivity must be a key strategic goal for all organizations in this macro economic environment? Moreover, if you look at any recent survey of younger workers in the corporate environment, they all yearn for collaborative, informal learning. They understand and embrace the power of Web 2.0, having used it more than some of us older folks.

Could it be the decision makers tend to be a little older, less Facebook friendly, more passive in decision making in this environment, and thus, clutch to more conventional techniques. We all know what happens with sheep – “sheep get slaughtered1.” I wonder if the initial adoption of emailing had the same type of result.

In this same report, it appears the respondents know in their hearts using Web 2.0 technologies is coming, with nearly seven out of eight respondents saying they will use Web 2.0 more in the near future. It took time for teachers to embrace personal computers in the classroom. They are now resisting smartphones as a powerful learning tool.

Your shareholders should not wait. Your CEO should not wait. The tools are here. They are affordable and easy to implement.

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®. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s learner.

For more information, blogs, 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, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and facilitate knowledge-sharing activities with learners.

[1] Gordon Gekko in Wall Street I (Wall Street II is current being filmed).

Collaboratories: How can you compete with the most innovative companies in the world?

In this week's Business Week magazine, its main article entitled Big Blue's Global Lab discusses how companies such as IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Proctor & Gamble and Eli Lilly are collaborating all over the world with their geographically disbursed offices, universities, governments and even other companies in their R&D efforts. IBM actually calls theirs "collaboratories" - with the potential to set up over 100 worldwide over the coming years. "The world is our lab now," states John E. Kelly III, director of IBM Research.

For organizations of all sizes to stay competitive and innovative in today's global marketplace, employees must have tools and reinforcement to learn and conduct their business in a collaborative way. The good news is that millions - including most of your employee - are familiar with communicating right now and do so on their own time. Social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have made this type of collaborative communication second nature.

But that is not enough. The attributes of social networking, when combined with the fundamentals and functionality of traditional learning management systems is critical for enterprises of all sizes to adopt and implement as part of their corporate training plans.

By having an eLearning tool that reinforces collaborative behavior when an employees first starts with a firm (onboarding), is reinforced in ongoing eLearning initiatives and becomes part of the corporate fabric allows for collaboratories to work in today's global competitive environment.

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®. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today's learner.

For more information, blogs, 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, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and facilitate knowledge-sharing activities with learners.

Online Education Beats the Classroom

On Wednesday, Aug. 19, the New York Times published an article based on a 12 year study comprehensive study on online education at all levels (K-12, college and adult continuing education programs of all kinds) was recently published. The study encompassed 99 quantitative studies comparing online and instructor lead courses.

Conclusion - online education beats the classroom.

In the article, reporter Steve Lohr states:

"Until fairly recently, online education amounted to little more than electronic versions of the old-line correspondence courses. That has really changed with arrival of Web-based video, instant messaging and collaboration tools.

The real promise of online education, experts say, is providing learning experiences that are more tailored to individual students than is possible in classrooms. That enables more "learning by doing," which many students find more engaging and useful."

The real promise of eLearning is available today.

Moreover, the dean of Arizona State University's Online and Extended Campus program states we are at an inflection point with respect to eLearning. Lohr reports that Mr. Regier see things evolving fairly rapidly, accelerated by the increasing use of social networking technology.

You will want an eLearning platform that will assist you in getting these results - and not use legacy systems that, as described above, are little more than electronic versions of courses. If you are an academic institution, see what institutions like the University of Cambridge has selected.

If you are a corporation, your employees need to be more productive more than ever before. And when your CFO is challenging your training budget, suggest an eLearning 2.0 platform with little investment, a very rapid ROI and all the benefits of a state of the art eLearning system. If you are looking to toss out your legacy LMS like a 1/3rd of large companies are intending to do, get your payback before the end of the year.

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®. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today's learner.

For more information, blogs, 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, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and facilitate knowledge-sharing activities with learners.

What tools are prestigious schools incorporating into their eLearning programs?

The University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School implemented a state of the art virtual learning environment (VLE) with Interactyx Limited’s TOPYX® VLE platform. Beginning this term, the candidates of its Executive MBA program will use the TOPYX platform.

Judge Business School is built on an ethos of collaboration. Accordingly, it searched for a VLE that supported collaborative learning. They chose TOPYX, developed by Interactyx.

The ability to incorporate Web 2.0 social networking technology into and outside the classroom is redefining our student’s learning experiences while still being core to its values. Now, Judge Business School students, instructors and administrators can share information and ideas faster and easier than ever before with the use of TOPYX’s technology.

Its EMBA students will experience in and outside the classroom:

• Access to course materials - as well as their peers - whenever and wherever they may be, via the Internet and mobile devices
• Assimilate Web 2.0 resources and an array of social networking tools with eLearning content
• Integrate online profile, web presence and online communities into each learning object to facility collaboration and informal learning
• Benefit from an intuitive, easy to use VLE platform e classroom

The use of TOPYX’s technology, facilitates its students’ aptitude to interact and share ideas, fosters collaborative leadership skills and develops a community of partners to meet the challenges of the new global business landscape.

Maybe we all can learn from the University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School.

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®. Our eLearning 2.0 education distribution technologies are paving the way in creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of today’s learner.

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, the developer of TOPYX®, is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and facilitate knowledge-sharing activities with learners.

Interactyx Limited Announces Global Affiliate Program

BONITA SPRINGS, FL—(BUSINESS WIRE)—August 18, 2009—Interactyx Limited is delighted to announce a comprehensive affiliate program that is focused on reaching new international markets and providing additional penetration into certain domestic industries with TOPYX®, the affordable eLearning 2.0 Software as a Service (SaaS) solution with integrated social networking, mobile learning and eCommerce functionality. Interactyx Limited is continuing to review and accept high-value affiliate opportunities.

A sample of Interactyx’s growing reach, through select affiliate relationships, are highlighted below:
- NLM Development - Paris, France: Pioneering the use of networked technology and multimedia for learning purposes, international business development, intercultural training
- BlueStreak Learning - Elmhurst, Illinois USA: Specializing in rapidly developing customer, member and business partner training courses, as well as employee training
- Technology Blocks – Lagos, Nigeria: Executing new and innovative technology driven projects with an emphasis in the oil and gas and financial services sectors
- ej4 – St. Louis, Missouri USA: Changing behaviors with highly targeted video content that is cost effective, delivered in a fun way, and that people can actually use to get measurable results
- A Plus Learning – Falkirk, Stirlingshire UK: Positioning affordable learning content and delivery to specifically address the hardships being faced in the current economic climate

“Working with our affiliates throughout the world allow for us to better position TOPYX in key markets by leveraging our affiliates’ unique experience and expertise in mutually beneficial ways,” stated Alfred R. Novas, Chief Executive Officer of Interactyx Limited. “TOPYX has been gaining critical acceptance within the corporate and academic spheres as a complete and affordable integrated social networking and learning management system that fosters collaborative learning, is both easy to use and fully hosted. We are excited to continue to rapidly build our momentum by offering an attractive affiliate program to terrific partners that will provide our eLearning 2.0 solution to more people, more quickly, around the globe.”

TOPYX provides a unique affiliate opportunity to offer eLearning solutions for businesses and academic institutions of any type, and any size. Now, selected partners can provide affordable, easy-to-use eLearning technology that combines traditional learning management system functionality with integrated social networking and eCommerce tools, all-in-one user-friendly, feature-rich Software as a Service (SaaS) application, also accessible via mobile devices. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for users, whenever they wish and wherever they may be. Please visit http://www.interactyx.com/referral-affiliate for more information and schedule an opportunity to speak with us.

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 learning providers 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.

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

Affiliate Contacts:
NLM Development
118-122, avenue de France
75013 Paris FRANCE
Phone: + 33(0)1 46 46 13 18
Fax: + 33(0)1 46 46 10 00
contact@nlm-development.com
www.nlm-development.com

BlueStreak Learning
P.O. Box 1067
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
+1.888.298.9419
info@bluestreaklearning.com
www.bluestreaklearning.com

Technology Blocks
Digital Jewels House
Plot 12 Frajend Close
Osborne Foreshore Estate, Phase 1
Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
info@technologyblocks.com
www.technologyblocks.com

ej4
Dan Cooper
7171 W 95th Suite 110
Overland Park, KS 66212
+1.913.341.9100 extension 301
+1.913.341.9102
sales@ej4.com
www.ej4.com

A Plus Learning
Allan Isdale
Falkirk, Stirlingshire UK
apluslearning@o2.co.uk

Bonita Springs-based tech company signs software deal with university

Bonita Springs-based tech company signs software deal with university

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Bonita Springs-based technology company Interactyx Limited’s learning software was recently chosen by Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.

Students of Cambridge’s Executive MBA program will commence using the trademarked TOPYX eLearning 2.0 solution software this month for a two-year term. The system integrates learning content, assignments and social networking.

“We are pleased to announce our long-term relationship with Cambridge. Judge Business School is ‘built on an ethos of collaboration.’ TOPYX’s essence is to facilitate collaborative learning experiences through its eLearning platform,” said Alfred R. Novas, chief executive officer of Interactyx Limited.

“In working with the great team at Cambridge and creating the right solution to enhance the Cambridge Executive MBA program offering, we are all excited about TOPYX being used this August. Moreover, we congratulate and share in the celebration of Judge Business School’s 20 years of excellence and the University of Cambridge’s 800th anniversary.”

Dr. Simon Learmount, director of the Executive MBA program at Judge Business School, said: “We were seeking an eLearning platform that fits with our heritage of fostering collaborative leadership and developing communities of partners. TOPYX captures that and we believe will fit properly at Judge Business School. The team at Interactyx was very responsive to our needs and we look forward to growing our relationship.”

TOPYX provides a unique eLearning solution for institutions of any size. Now, academic institutions or individual departments can combine traditional learning management system functionality with an integrated social networking in one user-friendly, feature-rich software-as-a-service application, also accessible via mobile devices. The result is a collaborative, engaging learning experience for learner and instructor alike, whenever and wherever they may be available.

TOPYX provides a fully hosted solution that is reasonably priced and easily integrated to advance an organization’s educational offerings. 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. Judge Business School is internationally recognized as one of the leading providers of innovative, intellectually challenging and practical business management education across a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and executive programs. As a fully integrated department of a world renowned university, Judge Business School hosts one of the largest concentrations of interdisciplinary business and management research activity in Europe.

Built on an ethos of collaboration, the school is a unique place where policy makers, regulators, industry leaders, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and academics can meet, interact and share ideas.

Judge Business School delivers business education for the 21st networked economy, fostering collaborative leadership skills and developing communities of partners to meet the challenges of the new global business landscape.

Future Think LLC, a leading foresight and innovation training firm n New York City, will begin using Topyx as an eLearning service, too.

“Futurethink is also utilizing Topyx’s eCommerce engine, allowing for the sale of relevant content to its customers, another innovative aspect available with Topyx. The potent combination of eLearning, social networking and integrated eCommerce will allow for enhanced customer loyalty and thus, increased sales,” said Novas, Interactyx CEO.

“We are proud to have futurethink as a client and look forward to building a long-term relationship.”

Lisa Bodell, futurethink’s CEO, said: “We decided to use the Topyx eLearning software because we needed an innovative eLearning solution that will allow us to easily and quickly distribute our content in a manner that fosters collaborative learning. ... Topyx was the right choice to best meet these criteria and to provide all of these features at a value that is unmatched in the market. We look forward to a new chapter for our business with the help of Interactyx.”

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. The developer of TOPYX, Interactyx is at the forefront of developing eLearning and social networking solutions that engage and communicate knowledge-sharing activities with learners. For more information, go to interactyx.com.

The Cost of eLearning 2.0

In a recent article by Howard Schechter, eLearning consultant for eLearn Magazine, Mr. Schechter details the cost of implementing the traditional learning management systems. Here is what he says:

 

"A typical first-year budget may be in the $100,000 -$200,000 range for a Fortune 1000 company, while a small business or divisional learning initiative may spend $30,000 –$50,000. Smaller learning initiatives cost less because there are fewer concerns, such as tying it in with CRM software.

Enterprise level implementations require a lot more design and upfront work (money), as there are more players, issues, and integration. The bigger the project, the more it's going to cost.

This discussion focuses on the concerns of this mid-market, which covers learning systems engaging between 1,000 and 5,000 learners.

Mid-Market Costs
The costs of mid-market programs vary significantly, and there are several different costs within, including:

• initial cost of the LMS, LCMS, and authoring software,
  
• annual software maintenance (typically 15 percent to 20 percent of the purchase price),
  
• software licenses required to run the applications such as SQL Server, Cold Fusion, Crystal Reports, among others,
  
• "free" systems of the open source genre, such as Moodle.org (costs are different for "free" systems) NOTE: Please read blog on the real cost of Moodle at
  
• the initial and ongoing cost of training people on three or four different software applications,
  
• integrating, maintaining, and updating the software and servers, and other IT needs,
  
• managing multiple vendor relationships,
  
• having additional employees specialized in content management, instructional design, interactive designers, and authoring tools,
  
• having subject matter experts.
  

Here's a recent example of costs from a small company that manufactures products and is a leader in its field. The company decided to move its internal and external customer training courses online, about 30 courses in all. The HR manager in charge had experience as a trainer but no background in designing, creating, and managing an online learning initiative. The manager received advice from various vendors and had decided the following were needed:

1. A learning management system (LMS): $50,000–$200,000. A cumbersome, home-grown database application was being used to track training, and the company saw the need to upgrade to a commercial LMS. The perception was fueled by 1) cost projections of bringing the home-grown application up to speed to learning standards conformance (SCORM) and open source standards, 2) the perceived need to import a purchased library of 200 courses, and 3) the need for certain features, such as reporting. The LMS packages being evaluated ranged from $50,000–$200,000.

2. A learning content management system (LCMS): $50,000–$150,000. The manager did an online search for "content management" and came up with three candidate packages. The prices for this trio ranged from $50,000 –$150,000.

3. An authoring tool: $1,500 per workstation. An authoring package that is aggressively marketed and widely used was priced at $1,500 per workstation, and two full-time employees were slated for the authoring positions. Additional costs included initial training, annual upgrades for the software, and sustainment training.

The low-end estimate reached approximately $175,000 for the project. The only "moving target" difficult to quantify is the LMS pricing model, which is rarely a fixed cost. Indeed, the cost often escalates as the number of learners on the system increases or on the whim of the LMS company. This can make the annual cost of having an LMS an open-ended budget item, unless it's tightly managed.

Sticker shock is not unusual. Initial costs from $100,000–$500,000 have caused many "small implementation" managers to say, "Hold on. All we want to do is offer a few courses online. Isn't there a cheaper way to do this?" "

The answer is YES WE CAN.

We have discussed the strengths of TOPYX® as it relates to bringing collaborative/informal learning with an integrated social networking to traditional LMS functionality. Please learn more by visiting www.interactyx.com, take a test drive, view some videos, read some collateral material.

But when I read the costs of putting in traditional LMSs, Moodle, etc. at multiples of the cost of TOPYX, and with less engaging features to enhance the learners' experience, I want to ensure that you know YES, there is a cheaper way and better way to do this.

We have a very compelling value proposition:

Benefit	Our cost
Fully hosted, SaaS LMS, SCORM compliant eLearning 2.0 platform with integrated social networking:	$10,000 per annum
Implementation:	Included
Training administrative staff:	Included
Upgrades:	Included
Branded instance to look like your own:	Included
Content storage and bandwidth charges:	Modest to nearly nothing
5,000 course best of breed content catalog for "one-stop shop":	Priced more affordable than the open market
Learner and instructor experience:	Priceless

 

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