Launch of new net-based learning system

Citation

(1999), "Launch of new net-based learning system", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 23 No. 9. https://doi.org/10.1108/jeit.1999.00323iad.002

Launch of new net-based learning system

Keywords: Internet, Models, Knowledge management, Learning

BT and Futuremedia Learning have announced the launch of Solstra 2000. This follows the success of the original Solstra product which is now being used by multinationals, government bodies and educational institutions in the UK, Germany and the USA.

Solstra 2000 is the new model of the jointly developed net-based learning and knowledge management system and is the result of significant product development in the light of increasingly sophisticated and growing customer demand.

Solstra 2000 claims to be the complete solution for hosting, delivering and managing online learning and job support information. Additional enhancements to the new version include refined administration, management and reporting capabilities, and several new flexible options, which increase the availability of learning to groups and individuals at their PCs. Solstra 2000 also aims to provide the necessary technology to allow organizations to set up a virtual “corporate university”.

Highlights include:

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  The development of Solstra 2000 to map on to an organization’s structure. This should make it easy for HR, training and line managers to set up a familiar framework to administrate learning across all departments and levels of the organization, thereby providing the natural platform for a “corporate university”.

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  Improved versatility of Solstra 2000’s reporting and management capabilities. HR, training and line managers can create reports on the progress of training being carried out by several participants and groups. Additionally, the data can be used to demonstrate the return on training investment and to enable the managers to fine-tune the system if appropriate.

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  The ability of all staff to “raise their hand” electronically, alerting colleagues to their expertise, interests and areas they are looking to improve, with their own Solstra 2000 homepage. Searchable throughout the organization, this information provides the foundation of a knowledge management system.

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  The ability for organizations using Solstra 2000 to promote, market and sell learning resources internally, as well as externally to suppliers, customers and partners.

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  Increasing scalability of Solstra 2000, allowing it to be used by an unlimited number of participants. Terms and text can be customized and translated into different languages, making it suitable for use by the largest global organizations.

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  Improved availability of learning content for Solstra 2000. New participants joining a group or department using Solstra 2000 are automatically able to access the learning content previously assigned to fellow group members, bringing them instantly up to speed. Participants also have access to additional learning resources as files can accompany learning content, to provide more information and recommend related material.

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  The ability for HR and training managers to create tailored “frequently asked questions” within Solstra 2000, as well as a “news service” alerting participants directly when relevant learning content becomes available.

Further information is available at www.solstra.com