Expertus Reveals Insightful Resource for Learning Organizations Looking to Implement a Learning Portal

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2010) - Expertus (www.expertus.com), a global provider of services that optimize the business impact of learning, today released a presentation that explores Web 2.0 learning portals as a way to better reach employees, customers and external stakeholders. With a distinct focus on the extended enterprise, the presentation offers a view into what organizations are doing -- and where they're headed -- using the power of learning portals. To view it for free, visit http://www.brainshark.com/brainshark/vu/view.asp?pi=291378388.

In a study conducted by Expertus and Training Industry, Inc., researchers found that within the next two years, 45 percent of survey respondents plan to upgrade their existing learning portal and 14 percent plan to launch a new learning portal. Given the broad interest in this technology, Expertus created a presentation that explores the practical uses of portals. The 22-minute presentation, narrated by industry expert Kathleen Waid, offers research findings, definitions and real-life examples.

"Learning portals have taken on a new definition and are no longer just a website for training," said Mohana Radhakrishnan, VP of Client Services for Expertus. "Companies can jump right into on-demand, Web 2.0 learning and effectively reach all learners if their portal is appropriately designed."

Expertus' and Training Industry, Inc.'s "2009 Study on Learning Portals & Informal Learning Technologies" can be viewed at http://www.trainingefficiency.com/system/files/Survey-Results_Learning-Portals-Expertus_April09.pdf.

Expertus also recently published a white paper that explores Web 2.0 learning portals as dynamic digital environments that make learning more effective and accessible for channel partners and customers. "How to Boost Business Revenues with Learning 2.0 Portals" is available for free download at http://www.trainingefficiency.com/system/files/Boost-Revenues-Learning-2.0-Portals_Expertus_WP.pdf.

For information on Expertus, please visit www.expertus.com or call Mike Murrell at 803-802-9971.

About Expertus

Expertus is the leading global provider of services that optimize the business impact of learning. For more than a decade, the firm's 500+ learning management professionals have defined and implemented plans, processes and technologies that transform training organizations -- creating measurable value for the world's most successful corporations. Clients include ADP, Cisco, ConocoPhillips, EMC, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin. Every day at these and other companies, more than a million employees, customers and business partners are educated as a result of Expertus' innovative business strategies, outsourcing services and technology-rich solutions.

Based in Silicon Valley, Expertus serves its clients from offices in the US, UK and India. For more information, visit www.expertus.com, or call toll-free (877) 827-8160.

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