University of Missouri System Signs Agreement With CBT Systems

Business Wire, April 27, 1999

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 1999--

Up to 73,000 UM System Faculty, Staff, and Students To Have Access To CBT Systems' Interactive Technology Training Library

CBT Systems, a leading provider of interactive courseware for information technology (IT) training, today announced an agreement with the University of Missouri System (UM). Under the agreement, all faculty, staff and students on UM campuses are being provided access to more than 300 courseware titles at designated locations.

"We chose CBT Systems based on cost and their ability to provide us with the solution we were looking for," stated Peggy Quisenberry, Computer Acquisitions and Special Projects Analyst for UM. Initially, UM will provide interactive training primarily to staff of UM, and later to University students. "Not only will CBT Systems' courseware expand our training program, but we expect to see staff productivity increases in all of our locations. There is tremendous potential for this program," Quisenberry added.

"Universities must prepare students to succeed in a digital age. It's no longer enough to prepare them in their area of specialty--higher education must also include workplace competencies like technology," said Jerry Gatlin, CBT Systems' director of Higher Education. "We understand the role of IT training in helping reduce technology support costs and addressing the critical technical staffing challenges faced by colleges and universities, and are excited about our relationship with the University of Missouri System."

"Giving our students and staff access to CBT Systems courseware is an important step toward the development of a technology-proficient campus population. We see this as the most efficient way to provide training," stated Quisenberry. "If we only provide instructor-led classroom technology training, there simply isn't enough time or money to educate everyone. By offering computer-based technology training to UM campuses and departments, we ensure that the latest courses are available to our employees and students, whenever their schedules permit."

UM has campuses in Columbia, Rolla, Kansas City and St. Louis, as well as the University Hospitals and Clinics, and outreach and extension offices in each of Missouri's 114 counties. The University of Missouri plans to network every UM location to CBT Systems titles by July, 1999. "We think this model can prove to be a standard for all educational institutions, and are proud to be among the trend-setters," concluded Quisenberry.

About CBT Systems

CBT Systems, a subsidiary of CBT Group PLC (Nasdaq:CBTSY), is a leading provider of interactive education software to individuals and business, education and government markets worldwide. The company's comprehensive library covers a range of information technology topics, as well as education on business, management, and professional development. CBT Systems' courseware, which features in-depth, interactive content, engaging graphics, and hands-on simulations, is optimized for enterprise-wide deployment over networks, intranets, and the Internet.

For information about CBT Systems products, call (888) 714-5900, fax (800) 387-0933, or send an email to salesinfo@cbtsys.com. CBT Systems is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.cbtsys.com.

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