Plateau and Luminant Form Strategic Alliance to Identify and Implement Learning Management Solutions for Global 1000 Customers
Software Provider and e-Business Professional Services Firm Leverage Technology and Expertise to Implement Learning Systems that Improve Business Processes
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA August 8, 2001 Plateau Systems, a provider of software that manages learning and improves business processes for organizations, and Luminant Worldwide Corporation (NASDAQ: LUMT), a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions, announced today a strategic alliance to jointly identify, develop and rapidly implement learning management solutions for Global 1000 corporations that want to integrate learning into all of their business processes.
The two companies will pursue new opportunities with business and government organizations across the United States and Europe, leveraging Luminant's enabling solutions expertise in digital education, systems development and enterprise application integration (EAI), and Plateau's Internet hosted services and award-winning Learning Management System (LMS). The companies will focus on integration with other enterprise applications and Plateau's LMS to help clients better leverage software investments.
Plateau's latest version of its LMS incorporates leading-edge technologies that allow it to seamlessly integrate with other enterprise applications. It is one of the first fully Web-enabled, J2EE/EJB-compliant, n-tiered, AICC-certified and SCORM compliant learning management systems. Plateau's upgraded LMS is also compliant with Federal Section 508 standards relating to the Rehabilitation Act, which requires federal agencies to use information technology that is accessible to people with disabilities.
Plateau and Luminant share strong roots in the transportation, energy, manufacturing, aviation and pharmaceutical markets. Both companies recognize that as corporations grasp the full functionality of enterprise-class learning management systems, they are exploring ways to integrate them with other enterprise applications. Luminant specializes in EAI with content management systems, portal development tools, wireless applications, and other software systems.
Plateau has a stellar reputation and develops one of the few learning management systems that can fully meet the needs of Global 1000 enterprises, said Jim Corey, President and CEO of Luminant. Its industry-leading architecture and scalability make the Plateau LMS ideally suited for integrations with other enterprise systems, a capability that our customers greatly desire.
Luminant's proven integration expertise and geographic base make it a highly valuable partner, said Paul Sparta, Chairman and CEO of Plateau Systems. Our customer base is complementary, and the two companies will work together to explore new business opportunities in a variety of markets.
Luminant and Plateau's Professional Services Organization both employ the ENABLE methodology of implementation, which ensures effective knowledge transfer by providing expert service in every phase of implementation, from engagement initiation to enterprise rollout.
About Luminant: Luminant Worldwide Corporation, a leading professional services firm focused on technology-enabled business solutions, helps Global 1000 companies capture increased revenue, improved productivity and enhanced customer loyalty from the Internet and other emerging technologies. The Company's approach combines deep industry, functional business and technology skills with proven processes and strong vendor alliances to deliver solutions of significant economic value. Luminant offices are located in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York City, Washington D.C., and Seattle. For more information, visit www.luminant.com, call 866.809.5868 or join our quarterly investor newsletter mailing list by sending a request to insights@luminant.com.
About Plateau Systems: Plateau manages learning and knowledge processes for organizations, improving their business operations by integrating and delivering the knowledge employees, customers and partners require to excel. Plateau's enterprise-class software supports online and traditional learning methods, and integrates seamlessly with other enterprise software applications to enhance their value and reduce the cycle of learning. Plateau 4 Learning Management System (LMS) is built on open, J2EE/EJB architecture, and is being used by clients across the globe, including Motorola University, Federal Express, Nestle USA and the U.S. Air Force. The company was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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