Tata Interactive Systems raises key e-learning issues

Strategies for success in implementing learning and training programs and getting better ROI through innovations are among the key issues under discussion at the Tata Learning Forum (TLF) 2005. Championing the motto ‘interact, innovate, inspire’, TLF 2005 brings together senior executives from leading global organizations, and educational institutions, along with publishers of learning materials.

Being held, this year, at the Executive Leadership Center at the Boston University School of Management in Boston MA, on September 19 and 20, TLF 2005 contains a ‘corporate’ and an ‘education’ track, with speakers drawn from Aetna, Abbot Labs, ACS, UPS, and Raytheon, as well as Boston University, California Lutheran University and the University of Phoenix, among others.

Topics being covered include:

* Operational frameworks for effective learning strategies
* Diversity and cultural aspects of implementing global training programs
* HR and Training processes outsourcing and their impact organizational learning
* Innovative simulation based approaches to senior leadership and corporate strategy training
* A panel on the success factors for some of the largest and most respected programs in online education – including certification programs for finance professionals, degree programs in electrical engineering, simulation enhanced business education and so on
* Quality in online education

The forum will offer an opportunity for senior level executives to interact with their industry peers, gain insights into creative solutions used elsewhere, learn about innovative training practices, and learn from the experience of some of the most successful e-learning initiatives around the world — including the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Manoj Kutty, the worldwide president of sales and marketing at TIS, commented: “Organized by Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), one of the world’s largest developers of custom e-learning solutions, the TLF underscores TIS’s’ leadership position in the industry”.

TLF 2005 comprises of a series of interactive sessions and panel discussions on a wide range of issues and opportunities in e-learning. Some 20 speakers and panelists will participate, drawn from Fortune 500 companies representing industry segments like banking, airlines, consumer goods, publishing, education, and telecom. These speakers will discuss different dimensions of training and development, such as blended learning, simulation-based learning, story-based learning, and adaptive assessments.

“Every time we meet a client, we talk to them about the experiences we have had with other clients and how that experience benefits a new assignment”, said Kutty. “TLF 2005 formalizes this process, allowing our clients to talk to each other directly and share their experiences”.

This is the second annual TLF. The first was held at the New Yorker Hotel in New York, in September 2004, and attracted over 100 representatives from more than 65 companies.

Further details of TLF 2005 can be obtained from Kashyap Vadapalli on 1-848 250 9723 or from TLF@tatainteractive.com

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Notes for Editors:

Press passes to TLF 2005
A number of press passes are available for journalists to attend TLF 2005. To claim your press pass, contact Kashyap Vadapalli at kashyapv@tatainteractive.com or Bob Little at bob.little@dial.pipex.com

About Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is a global pioneer in e-learning. A part of the $14 billion Tata Group—one of the largest and most trusted business conglomerates in India—TIS has 15 years of experience in training consulting, designing, and developing innovative and cutting-edge workforce performance enhancement solutions. Its service bouquet includes Consulting; Simulations and Simulation-based Learning Objects (SimBLs™); Story-based Learning Objects (StoBLs™); Game-based Learning Objects (GamBLs™); IT Application Training; Regulatory and Compliance Training; Adaptive Assessments; Sales and Customer Service Training; New Hire Training; Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS); and Business Processes and Skills Training.

TIS employs a global team of 850 multi-disciplinary specialists—a unique mix of Project Managers, Software Engineers, Instructional Designers, Content Developers, Visual Designers, and Animators. It has a strong presence in the US, with operations spread across seven cities—Atlanta, Boston, Carlsbad, Chicago, Dallas, New Jersey, and San Jose—serviced by its development teams stationed locally. In keeping with the co-shoring model, the teams are managed by on-site Project Managers who co-ordinate with the clients and drive the project operations.

Powered by creative talent, sound processes, and technological excellence, TIS has developed 950+ e-learning solutions for more than 300 clients—including more than 50 Fortune 500 companies—across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Its client roster includes leading corporations, renowned educational institutions and government bodies such as Allstate, American Airlines, Abbey National, American Honda Finance Corporation, British Airways, Citigroup, Cigna, ExxonMobil, Florida Virtual School, GE, GlaxoSmithKline, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, McKinsey & Co., McGraw-Hill, UNICEF, Unilever, University of Maryland, and University of Phoenix.

Apart from holding ISO 9001 and BS7799 certification, TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5 in both the SEI CMM and P-CMM frameworks. Classified as a Visionary in the Gartner Group’s coveted ‘magic quadrant,’ TIS’s quest for innovation and excellence is reflected in 22 prestigious industry awards, including Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Award 2004; APEX 2004 Award of Excellence; Best Product at the British Educational Training and Technology (BETT) Show 2004; Training Magazine’s APX Award 2003; and Best E-learning Provider, Best B2B Web Site, and Best Educational Total Comprehensive Solution at the SIIA Codie Awards 2002.

For more information go to http://www.tatainteractive.com

TIS Addresses/Contacts in the US:

New England

Dave Beauchamp

56 Roland St, Suite 102B, Boston MA 02129

dtbeauchamp@tatainteractive.com,

617-625-0024


Bryan Kantor

bryank@tatainteractive.com

413-568-0244



NY/NJ & Mid-Atlantic

Tij Nerurkar

2 Lincoln Hwy, Edison NJ 08820

kshitij@tatainteractive.com

917-804-1766



Gil Weiser

gil@tatainteractive.com

215-431-9822



South East (Atlanta)

Kashyap Vadapalli

kashyapv@tatainteractive.com

848-250-9723



Canada & MI/OH/IN

Chetan Mahajan

701 Main Street, Evanston IL 60202

chetan@tatainteractive.com

720-256-5666



Rest of Mid-West

Gaj Kasbekar

701 Main Street, Evanston IL 60202

gajanank@tatainteractive.com

773-793-4604



Texas and Southern Mid-West

Chris Macrorie

3601 Branchwood Drive, Plano TX 75093

chris.macrorie@tatainteractive.com

972-403-1451



Southern California and South West

Tom Paulin

7227 Spoonbill Lane, Carlsbad CA 92009

tomp@tatainteractive.com

760-476-9191



Northern California and North West

Veena Adiga

1762 Technology Drive Ste 112, San Jose CA 95110

veena@tatainteractive.com

408-452-5752



Press contacts

Kashyap Vadapalli, Tata Interactive Systems, Atlanta GA.

Phone: 848-250-9723; email: kashyapv@tatainteractive.com


Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR.

Phone: +44 1-727-860405; email: bob.little@dial.pipex.com