IBM Learning Services' Catapult Launches SystemONE Performance-Based Training, an Integrated Global Learning Knowledge Management System

Business Wire, April 19, 1999

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 1999--

-- New Family of Learning Products and Services Enable

Organizations to Deploy and Track Training Programs in Any Format:

Classroom, CDs, Networks and the Internet --

Catapult, an IBM company and the nation's premier software training company, announces the launch of SystemONE Performance-Based Training (PBT).

SystemONE PBT is an integrated global software training solution that merges Catapult's proven PBT methodology and tools to allow organizations to build and deploy student-centered content locally and globally through three ways: the desktop, classroom and Internet. SystemONE PBT includes a completely open set of IT Content on 200 titles, course development tools and solutions such as Internet Course Management Systems.

"The industry has been waiting for a solution this flexible and robust. For the first time, companies can turn to one source for high quality courseware content coupled with flexible delivery options that can be easily customized to the diverse needs of global workforces," stated Tom Ruttkamp, CEO of Catapult, Inc.

SystemONE PBT offers more than 200 titles of courseware that were developed internally at Catapult to maintain consistency and adhere to high standards of quality. The courseware can be delivered through three format options: in one of Catapult's 225 classrooms across the U.S.; via Computer-Based Training (CBT) on internal corporate LANS or Intranets; or through Internet Based Learning (IBL) programs. The courseware and training formats integrate Catapult's Performance-Based Training method that is proven to build confidence and problem-solving skills to motivate students to learn.

Organizations can utilize SystemONE PBT's standard courseware, such as Microsoft Office or System 2000 courses, or can work with Catapult's development group to create a custom training solution. Catapult and IBM also offers consulting program management expertise to support global training programs.

"Organizations don't want to be boxed-in with proprietary learning technologies. SystemONE PBT sets a new standard for the industry and enables corporations to achieve Knowledge Management in order to compete in the global marketplace," said Mark Nicholas, IBM Global Development Executive, End User/Advanced PC Server Segment, IBM Learning Services. "Only Catapult and IBM Learning Services could have created such a powerful, comprehensive and easy-to-implement training solution."

Catapult, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IBM Company, is America's premier software training company. Over the past decade, the company has trained millions of people. The company is a recognized leader in providing Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies with Performance-Based Training for instructor-led and computer-based training. Catapult develops its own courseware and also is the principle author of Microsoft's Step-By-Step instruction books, featuring 40 titles and published in more than 20 languages. Catapult has 225 classrooms in 48 locations across the U.S. Additional information on the SystemONE PBT family of training products can be found on the Catapult Web site, http://www.pbt.com or by calling 1-800-CATAPULT (800/228-2785).

IBM Learning Services is a unit of IBM Global Services, the world's largest information technology services provider, with 1998 revenues of approximately $29 billion. Service is the fastest growing part of IBM, with more than 126,000 professionals operating in 160 countries. IBM Global Services integrates all of IBM's capabilities -- services, hardware, software and research -- to help companies of all sizes realize the full value of information technology. For more information, visit www.ibm.com/services.>

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