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Mobile Learning: A Quick SWOT Analysis
Upside2Go

New, Revolutionary Platform For Mobile Learning Launched
Case Study

Enterprise-wide LMS Deployment At Larson & Toubro
Up For Grabs

eBook On LMS In Training Companies - Then & Now


Upside Learning In A Flash
Industry Sightings
Video Games: Where To Now For The UK Industry?
Android Will Rule Half Of The Smartphone Market By 2012


Upside Learning In News
See You At ASTD ICE 2011
Sparking New Ideas At CIPD HRD 2011
Helping SMBs Select The Right LMS Through A Brandon Hall Research Webinar
 
From The Director's Desk
 
Welcome to our first newsletter!

With our 7th anniversary celebrated just a month back, the timing of our first newsletter couldn't have been better. Looking back on the past 7 years, it gives me immense pride to see the way Upside Learning has grown and created a niche for itself in the eLearning domain. I take this opportunity to thank and congratulate all the people who have been a part of this journey.

Coming to us, with a new corporate identity, back to back events, webinar and a new product launch, the pace of activity over the past couple of months has been breathtaking. But we are loving every bit of it! And with more conferences, webinars and other events planned for the rest of the year, we are ready with our sleeves rolled up.

Here's a quick snapshot of the various things you will find in our newsletter. You can read our thoughts on the hottest topics in the learning domain; get the latest scoop on the new developments and events in Upside; and stay in step with the latest happenings in the learning industry.

Besides this, we have also thrown in some freebies for you to download.
 
 
So here's to you and our first newsletter. Cheers!

Amit Gautam
Director – Technology Solutions


 
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Now Trending

Mobile Learning: A Quick SWOT Analysis

The use of mobiles as an alternative source of information is increasingly gaining ground in the learning environment. This is compounded by the fact that a large number of organizations and institutions are opting for new modes of learning as part of their training and development. Mobile Learning is slowly but clearly emerging as the ‘future’ of learning. But what are its inherent strengths and weaknesses, the potential opportunities and possible threats it faces? Know it all here as we analyze mobile learning.
Upside2Go

New, Revolutionary Platform For Mobile Learning Launched

Yes, it's finally out! Upside2Go, our revolutionary mobile learning solution, has been officially launched in the US and the UK markets. It is a solution that will not only help your training department reach out to your mobile workforce easily, but would also enable a mobile-based approach to real-time sharing and collaborating, within and outside a team. What's more, it can work with or without an LMS. Explore Upside2Go and experience how learning can truly traverse place and time boundaries.
 
  Case Study

Enterprise-wide LMS Deployment At Larson & Toubro

Know how Upside Learning's multi Brandon Hall award-winning Learning Management System, UpsideLMS, helped L&T to create a centralized delivery and management function for training its employees across various Operating Divisions (ODs).

Some of the highlights of this solution were custom branding UpsideLMS, creating a separate account portal and branding for each OD, integrating with SAP and other course vendors and, enabling talent management.
 
 
  Up For Grabs

eBook On LMS In Training Companies - Then & Now

Join us as we take you through a journey of the Learning Management System in training companies.

Analyzing the requirements of training companies from an LMS from the recession hit period to today, this eBook gives a detailed view of the various features and tools that have evolved inline with the evolving needs of the training companies.

It's an eBook that is a must-have not just for folks in the training industry, but for others in the Learning Management domain. And here's the deal - it's absolutely FREE. So download now.
Industry Sightings

Video Games: Where To Now For The UK Industry?

The global video game industry now makes more money than Hollywood, but UK publishers are struggling - thanks to high wages, a skills shortage and no government support. Know more.



Android Will Rule Half Of The Smartphone Market By 2012

Market research firm Gartner has predicted big growth of the smartphone market in the next couple of years, with Symbian all but disappearing and Android leading the way. Know more.
 
 
  Upside Learning In News

See You At ASTD ICE 2011

We are participating in the world’s largest training association’s annual expo - ASTD International Conference and Expo 2011 (ASTD ICE 2011). A 4 day event (22nd May to 25th May) being held at Orlando, Florida, ASTD ICE is featuring more than 250 educational sessions from industry-leading experts and a world-class expo filled with the latest products and services from top suppliers.

Join us at booth #649 to experience our entire range of award-winning solutions and services, interact and discuss your learning problems and requirements. There is also a Kindle Reader to be won!

Learn more about the activities we have in store for you.

P.S.: To pre-arrange a meeting with us, send an email specifying your preferred time and date to sales@upsidelearning.com.
 
  Sparking New Ideas At CIPD HRD 2011

Just a couple of weeks back, we closed a great show at CIPD HRD 2011 held at Olympia, London. And what made this even better was the runner-up award we won for our stand. Kudos to our marketing team for some great work on the design and execution front!

Besides showcasing our entire range of learning solutions, we shared practical ideas on building a strong and effective training function. Upside2Go was also launched officially here for the UK market.

A big thank you to everyone who swung by the stall for a quick chat. It's always great to meet old acquaintances and make new connections.

Get the entire lowdown on the event here & here.
 
  Helping SMBs Select The Right LMS Through A Brandon Hall Research Webinar

We kick started the year with a Brandon Hall Research webinar on 'How to Select the Right LMS for Your Small/Medium Business'. Held on January 19th, this was the first of many webinars that we have planned for 2011.

This one hour webinar, conducted by Tom Werner, Senior Analyst - Brandon Hall Research and Richard Nantel, CEO of Brandon Hall, addressed the critical problems and questions faced by most of the SMBs while selecting an LMS.

While we cannot share the presentation with you, you can read more about this webinar here.
 
  Upside Learning In A Flash

A recognized leader in training outsourcing, we are one of the leading names in Custom eLearning, Learning Management System (LMS) and Mobile Learning Solutions the world over. For 7 years, our award-winning solutions and services have enabled 150+ clients from a diverse set of industries and countries manage their learning easily and effectively.

Our solutions and services portfolio includes:
  1. Custom eLearning Development
  2. Mobile Learning Solutions
  3. UpsideLMS - Our multi-award winning, best value Learning Management System
  4. Upside2Go - Our revolutionary platform for Mobile Learning
  5. Catalog Courses
  6. Technical Support Services
Get a detailed overview of our solutions and services.

Bell, Tyco Learning, Ensco, Kraft Asia, L'Oreal, Australian Aerospace, L& T, HDFC are few of our prestigious clients managing their learning with our solutions and services. Read some of our client testimonials or read some case studies.

Last but not the least - Awards. We have been consistently picking up awards and other recognition every year, including the most recent, 5 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology Awards (2010) for UpsideLMS and inclusion of Upside Learning in Training Industry's '2010 Top 20 Learning Portal Companies List'. See all our awards and recognitions.

PS: If video is your kind of thing, here's a short AV that will give you a sneak peek into our company in just 60 seconds.
 
   
 
 
 
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