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LMS Before The Launch
Upside2Go

Now on BlackBerry
Case Study

Showcasing Toyota Yaris Through An iPad App
Up For Grabs

LMS In Training Companies - Then & Now


Upside Learning In A Flash
Industry Sightings
Social Gaming Is The Next Big Thing
iPad Continues To Be The Goliath Amongst All Tablets
Upside Learning In News
World Of Learning 2011 Update
Strengthening Operations In The US
 
From The Director’s Desk
 
The past month saw almost all our departments on its toes. While the Tech geeks were getting Upside2Go ready for the BlackBerry release and the Marketing minds were head deep into the launch activities‚ the Sales stalwarts bravely battled the numerous demo requests that the new release brought in. Check out our Upside2Go app for BlackBerry. I am sure you will be blown away!

Talking of being blown away‚ the response we received at WOL 2011 was truly overwhelming. New learnings‚ new ideas and new contacts - we have our plates full!

We have shared all our latest happenings and other news and views from the learning industry below. I invite you to take a dive in.
 
 
Enjoy the read!


Amit Garg
Director - Custom eLearning Solutions


 
Learning Technologies
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LMS Before The Launch

Implementing Learning Management Systems 10 years ago was a different story to say the least. The user community themselves had no real involvement in the LMS until it was “rolled out”.

But along with the rapid technological changes that have taken place over the years‚ the approaches have undergone some changes too. Learn about the many ways in which you can engage learners in the pre-implementation process.
Upside2Go

Now on BlackBerry

We are thrilled to introduce Upside2Go for BlackBerry. Now available as an iPhone‚ iPad and BlackBerry version (with Android version soon on its way)‚ Upside2Go is a solution that brings formal‚ informal‚ social and collaborative learning‚ and performance support to one central platform - mobile.

Available for OS 5 and 6‚ BlackBerry users can now enjoy easy access to information and training activities in the form of videos‚ podcasts‚ documents and HTML courses‚ besides having a mobile-based approach to real-time sharing and collaborating. While training departments can create and deliver training and information to its mobile workforce instantly.

Request A Demo and know how you can reach your learners anytime‚ anyplace.
 
  Case Study

Showcasing Toyota Yaris Through An iPad App

Know how we helped Ignition to develop an iPad app showcasing Toyota Yaris - Toyota’s newly launched car for the launch event of the car.

Some of the key features in the app included a complete 360 degree walkthrough of the car‚ a video and image gallery‚ a quick comparison against competition‚ detailed specifications and information about Toyota’s 5 year warranty scheme.
 
 
  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

Social Gaming Is The Next Big Thing

A recent study by Latitude Research claims that the new gamers are looking forward to see games and applications go beyond the screen and easily combine “online” with their “offline” lives. Know the state of gaming now and in the future.



iPad Continues To Be The Goliath Amongst All Tablets

Android‚ WebOS‚ QNX‚ Windows - a number of operating systems were supposed to have a decent shot at competing with the iPad. But they haven’t fared too well so far finds a study. Learn more.
 
 
  Upside Learning In News

World Of Learning 2011 Update

Just 3 weeks back‚ on 28th September‚ we closed our stall the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition2011. But what we did open was a gate to new ideas in learning.

Visitors to our stall (# E100) were able to discuss the latest ideas‚ solutions and services; from using eLearning and social media in learning processes‚ to experiential learning‚ coaching and informal forms of training.

Also‚ just a week back we announced the lucky winner for our WOL 2011 Kindle Reader offer held in conjunction with a survey on ‘Mobile Learning In The Workplace’. The details of the winner have been published on our website‚ while the survey report will be out soon.

If you missed this event‚ get the entire lowdown on the 2 fabulous days we had at NEC‚ Birmingham.
 
  Strengthening Operations In The US

As a part of our continued growth strategy‚ we have recently strengthened our operations in the US and heading this is Jason Clymer‚ VP Sales for North America. Jason will lead Upside Learning’s sales division for North America and orchestrate the ongoing sales operations for the entire US market.

More about Jason and US operations 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 over 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
  7. UpsideLMS Administrative 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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