Chantilly, Va. – May 1, 2009 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC has signed an agreement with Dublin, Ohio-based MindLeaders, Inc. that adds 2,200 titles to Meridian’s online library, which now includes more than 15,000 e-learning courses.
“The quantity and quality of content that we’ve gained through our deal with MindLeaders allows us to add an entire ‘wing’ to our Virtual Library,” said Roy Haythorn, vice president of Meridian Operations. “Meridian has two objectives with its Virtual Library. First, provide customers with one-stop shopping for content, and, second, guarantee our customers that our library’s third-party courseware will run flawlessly.”
Meridian inked its deal with MindLeaders, in part, because of the Ohio-based company’s 28-year history with training technology. MindLeaders’ e-learning tools cover a wide array of topics from business skills to compliance training.
Meridian, which makes learning management systems (LMS) for analyzing and delivering training via the Internet, began building its Virtual Library in May 2008 by signing agreements with providers of training content and online assessments. The deal with MindLeaders is the latest in a string of announcements by Meridian.
“MindLeaders is committed to partnering with leaders in the learning and development space,” stated Philip Payne, director of Marketing for MindLeaders. “The ability to get our best-in-class e-learning to the markets Meridian serves is a win for us and for this partnership.”
On the heels of signing the MindLeaders contract, the Chantilly, Va.-based company introduced the Commonwealth of Virginia’s State Corporation Commission (SCC) to Meridian’s “Virtual Library.” Soon after, the SCC purchased training courses from MindLeaders to run on Meridian’s LMS.
“The quality of MindLeaders’ content convinced the Virginia State Corporation Commission to choose our Virtual Library,” added Haythorn. “Customers can buy the courses they need from the library and begin delivering training via their Meridian LMS in a matter of a few hours.”
Each course Meridian offers through its Virtual Library will run on either the company’s flagship LMS - Meridian Global - or the software-as-a-service (SaaS) version of Meridian’s LMS. The courses conform to the latest e-learning standards, including SCORM 2004. And the library contains courses in more than 15 languages.
Meridian’s customers can visit http://www.meridianksi.com/courseware/library/ and work with a content expert to pick and choose their training. Or customers can purchase content via their Meridian LMS.
About Meridian
Our flagship product, Meridian Global LMS, integrates learning content management, workforce analytics, knowledge management, and competency modeling in one learning management system (LMS). In addition to Meridian Global LMS, we provide professional services, courseware development, and hosting services.
We serve 5 million users at more than 250 public- and private-sector employers. And our software is used by companies that range in size from 900,000 employees to less than 100 workers. Our clients include AutoZone, Panera Bread, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, Whirlpool and more than 80 federal, state and local governments.
We are the number one ranked learning-technology company for customer loyalty. Our award-winning software aims to deliver learning, distribute knowledge, and sharpen business skills, which will make you a leader in your industry. Our Chantilly, Va.-based company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Visionary Integration Professionals.
To learn more, visit http://www.meridianksi.com
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