MindLeaders And Logilent Announces Strategic Partnership

MindLeaders And Logilent Announce Strategic Partnership

Partnership with Logilent enables MindLeaders to give learners the ultimate hands-on anytime access to training on real network devices from the desktop through the Internet.

COLUMBUS, Ohio - November 25, 2002 - MindLeaders, a leading provider of integrated self-paced e-Learning solutions, today announced it has partnered with Logilent Learning Systems, an authorized Cisco Learning Solutions Partner and a leading provider of live hands-on training using real equipment and software, to bring a comprehensive e-Learning solution to Cisco training through the LiveLabs product. The LiveLabs product provides on-demand access to Cisco 2600 and 700 series routers, and 6500 and 1900 series switches in real-time through the Internet on a 24/7 basis permitting learners to solve problems in a "live," protected environment. Combining the LiveLabs product with MindLeaders high-quality self-paced courses provides learners with the comprehensive training needed to master Cisco devices.

Unlike other "virtual labs" that require learners to schedule a time period for a particular network setup, LiveLabs are dynamically allocated based on learner requests, are available 24/7 through the Internet and include access via e-mail to mentors. Learners have complete freedom to work with the hands-on labs based on their schedule any time of the day or night with no need to pre-schedule lab time. Questions can also be emailed to mentors to gain greater insight. Scenario-based lab guides provide step-by-step instructions, lab notes, additional study resources and other useful information.

"The LiveLabs product is an excellent method for learning complex Cisco equipment in a protected environment," said Angus Carroll, chief operating officer at MindLeaders. "It is too expensive for most companies to create a lab environment containing a variety of Cisco equipment completely dedicated to learning. Most companies also do not want training to occur on live production networks. Hands-on Cisco learning through the LiveLabs product provides a valuable and cost-effective alternative solution."

"MindLeaders recognizes the value that live, hands-on experience brings to the e-Learning market," said Art Medici, president and chief executive officer at Logilent. "We highly regard the ability of MindLeaders to continually upgrade its services with new complementary tools, and we are delighted to be part of their overall learning solution. Logilent looks forward to delivering the best hands-on training possible for today's leading networking products to the MindLeaders customer base."

About MindLeaders
MindLeaders, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest self-paced e-Learning vendors in the world providing a complete integrated suite of learning solutions encompassing over 1000 courses (IT, business and desktop skills training), instant mentoring, online reference, learning management and professional services. MindLeaders has a customer base of more than 1000 large organizations and over 500 reseller partners located throughout the world. MindLeaders provides e-Learning that works to companies such as A.G. Edwards, Freddie Mac, Perot Systems, and U.S. Steel. For more information, please visit www.MindLeaders.com.

About Logilent
Logilent Learning Systems, Inc. is a leading IT training provider specializing in live hands-on access of network devices via the Internet. Through the company's patent-pending technology, enterprises and learning organizations worldwide use Logilent LiveLabs to build real-world IT skills on today's most complex network environments. Since 1994, Logilent has delivered over 250,000 LiveLabs to industry professionals in over 109 countries around the world. For more information, please visit Logilent at www.logilent.com.