"In the training department, ROI should be about more than reducing costs; quick and effective training ensures that your workforce is continuously aligned with your strategic business objectives so that the employees themselves become a value-add for your organization," said David Delgado, manager of Technical Training at Olympus Medical Systems Group. "Implementing WebEx Training Center means that my training team is able to get the latest information about our advanced technologies out to the employees and customers worldwide that affect our top-line revenues. This new version streamlines our ability to develop and disseminate that business-critical information through online training."

The new WebEx Training Center application includes capabilities specifically designed to help companies deliver live and on-demand web-based online training through enhanced usability in delivery and management. The new capabilities for on-demand online training include:

- Rapid Content Creation and Publishing - Integration with WebEx Presentation Studio adds built-in authoring and editing capabilities allowing instructors to instantly create and publish targeted, on-demand multimedia online training sessions.

- Integrated Testing for Recorded Sessions - Incorporate tests and assessments into recorded presentations and training sessions to monitor training efficacy.

- Attendance and Duration Tracking - Access real-time reports to track when and how long attendees view the online training sessions.

- Search and Access - Intelligent search capabilities gives attendees instant access to content.

The WebEx Training Center service extends the application's existing capabilities for creating and delivering live, real-time web-based online training. New live online training capabilities include:

- PowerPanel Interface - This patent-pending technology supports simultaneous content streaming for multiple states so learners can seamlessly view video, chat, and application sharing windows within a single screen. The floating windows and toolbar give individual learners complete control of these elements, allowing them to adjust the online training interface according to their specific needs.

- Flexible Audio and Video - Choose to conduct your session using the standard public telephone network or IP audio conferencing or, in mixed mode training, join either way. Combine audio communication with live video to add a personal element to the online training session.

- Multiple Language Support - Deliver online training around the world with support for multiple languages, including French, German, Japanese and Chinese within a single online training session.

- International Telephony - Connect with automated toll-free conferencing numbers in more than 30 countries. Learners around the world can connect with local dial-in numbers for global training teleconferences.

"Gathering, developing and delivering strategic business knowledge to your company and customers directly translates into an advantage in the marketplace," said Sanjay Dalal, director of Training Center Business for WebEx. "We designed this new generation of WebEx Training Center to simplify and accelerate the delivery of live and online training across the organization. In effect, WebEx Training Center helps transform knowledge capital into business capital."

WebEx is a member of the U.S.-based Training Top 100 Leadership Alliance. WebEx Training Center has been recognized for excellence by numerous leading industry organizations, including APX Award's Best Product in the Distance Learning and Collaboration categories by Training Magazine; 4 Star Rating by Training Media Review; and Top Training Product by HR Executive Magazine.