EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Accordent Technologies today announced it has achieved Industry-Optimized status in IBM's PartnerWorld Industry Networks. The designation means that Accordent can now take advantage of IBM's sales, marketing and technical expertise to develop and deliver solutions that meet customer requirements in the education and learning segments.
Accordent provides enterprise rich media communications solutions that enable leading organizations to inform, train and engage their audiences online. For the education and learning industry, more than 450 institutions rely on Accordent solutions to create and integrate dynamic, rich media content with key distance learning, certification and subscription initiatives.
The collaboration between Accordent and IBM has led to the creation of a solution for the classroom: the Accordent Capture Station(tm). The Accordent Capture Station alleviates the need for instructors and administrators to purchase and configure separate hardware. Instead, schools use the product to automatically schedule the capture of audio, video, slides and other projected visuals during class and publish these into a rich media presentation that students can view live or review later, on-demand.
The turnkey capture appliance combines Accordent's award-winning rich media software with IBM's latest hardware. With a modified chassis that enhances the durability and transportability of the system, and the IBM three-year, on-site warranty, the combined solution offers educators an exceptionally reliable solution that keeps support burdens to a minimum.
"PartnerWorld Industry Networks is mobilizing thousands of ISVs, helping them to develop customized industry solutions for customers," said Buell Duncan, general manager, ISV & Developer Relations, IBM. "Customers aren't seeking a one-size-fit-all solution -- they want tailored, industry-specific solutions that can help solve their business challenges. Through PartnerWorld Industry Networks, IBM is working closely with Accordent Technologies to deliver open and flexible solutions to match our customers' needs."
"The marketplace has responded enthusiastically to our hybrid Accordent Capture Station product. We've already sold over 250 of the integrated solution," said Mike Newman, CEO of Accordent Technologies. "We're pleased to take our relationship with IBM to the next level by achieving Industry-Optimized status in the IBM PartnerWorld Industry Networks program. We've already realized marketing and lead-generation benefits from the program, and look forward to also leveraging these outstanding offerings in other industries," he said.
In addition to the Accordent Capture Station, Accordent's rich media creation products also include the flagship Accordent PresenterPRO Enterprise Edition(tm), a live and on-demand webcasting solution for organizations that includes interactive features such as polling, survey and moderated Q&A features; and Accordent PresenterPLUS(tm), Accordent's professional-caliber presentation editing tool. The Accordent Rich Media Communications Suite also includes the Accordent Media Management System. This gives organizations the unparalleled ability to manage, search and control their Accordent rich media assets -- from user authentication to certification, database integration and enhanced reporting -- giving users and administrators a way to understand and monitor rich media communications effectiveness.
The IBM PartnerWorld Industry Networks provide ISVs with comprehensive business insight, technical resources, networking opportunities, and marketing and sales support designed to help them reach more customers and close deals faster. Participants in the PartnerWorld Industry Networks can team with IBM to bring solutions to market more easily and to ensure these solutions meet specific industry needs, reflecting how customers buy technology today.
ISVs can sign up for PartnerWorld Industry Networks at www.ibm.com/isv.
About Accordent Technologies, Inc.
Accordent Technologies provides enterprise-wide rich media communications solutions that enable world-class organizations to inform, train and engage their audiences online. More than 1500 customers worldwide, including Unisys, JP Morgan Chase, Ford, Harvard and National Institutes of Health, rely on Accordent solutions to create, manage, distribute and measure the effectiveness of their multimedia presentation assets. Accordent has earned distinction for its award-winning products and long-standing commitment to the success of its customers and partners. Learn more about Accordent's exceptional solutions at www.accordent.com.
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