KnowledgePlanet and PricewaterhouseCoopers Announce Strategic Alliance; Industry leaders combine strengths in eLearning software and consulting

Business Wire, Nov 14, 2000

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va. AND ROSLYN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000

KnowledgePlanet, a leading provider of Internet eLearning and workforce performance management software, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world's leading professional services organization, today announced a strategic alliance to deliver total eLearning solutions including integrated software, strategic consulting and implementation services for companies worldwide.

The partnership grows out of customer requests to provide a comprehensive learning solution to support both workforce performance management and extended enterprises. "Customers want one reliable source to support global implementations of eLearning," Nicole Gardner, global managing partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Centre for Performance Improvement, said. "Additionally, they increasingly are asking for help to implement programs that support their eLearning efforts, such as change management and communication. Perhaps most importantly, all businesses want better metrics and best practices integrated into those programs."

Alan Todd, CEO of KnowledgePlanet, said, "We are excited to welcome PricewaterhouseCoopers as a KnowledgePlanet Alliance Partner. All of our strengths in aligning eLearning technology to business initiatives or enterprisewide business strategies are greatly enhanced by their expertise and global reach. Their recognized leadership in designing learning systems that solve business challenges complements our skills in implementing and supporting a total eLearning infrastructure."

KnowledgePlanet and PricewaterhouseCoopers have already combined their knowledge and resources to develop extensive eLearning solutions for several global clients. In one instance, KnowledgePlanet and PricewaterhouseCoopers produced an integrated ERP, i2 and Siebel solution to provide employees with online training on complex applications that affect a global production business.

For another client, KnowledgePlanet and PricewaterhouseCoopers have developed a sophisticated eLearning solution for one of the world's largest business-to-business marketplaces.

About KnowledgePlanet

KnowledgePlanet is a leading global Internet eLearning software provider. For Global 2000 companies seeking to achieve a competitive advantage through people, KnowledgePlanet's Internet application suite powers enterprise eLearning and workforce performance management solutions. KnowledgePlanet's customers include Chevron, Hershey Foods, Nike, Prudential and Zurich Financial.

KnowledgePlanet has offices throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with headquarters based in Reston, Va. and London. For more information, visit our website at www.knowledgeplanet.com or call 800.869.5763.

About PricewaterhouseCoopers

PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world's leading professional services organization. Drawing on the knowledge and skills of 155,000 people in 150 countries, the company assists customers in solving complex business issues and enhancing their ability to build value, manage risk and improve performance.

Its Centre for Performance Improvement is a global group of more than 500 practitioners focused on eLearning and knowledge transfer, building and implementing solutions to boost performance and help organizations achieve self-sufficiency.