Tech Talk (Jan/Feb 2016)

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

Gemini SWIFT Learning Corp. launched the next generation of cloudbased platform SWIFT that can be leveraged without a technical team, upfront costs, or annual fees. The SWIFT Platform includes SWIFT Author; apps for Google, Apple, and the Web; a personalized interface, the SWIFT Learning Environment (LE); GeMS LMS; and integrated social media tool SPOC (SWIFT Point of Contact).

Training Response Network, Inc. (TRN) debuted its first body-worn camera training course delivered to smartphones, tablets, and in-vehicle computer systems. Authored by law enforcement legal expert Eric P. Daigle of the Daigle Law Group, LLC, the “Body Cameras/On-Officer Camera Systems” course is available at TRN’s Website, www.policecommunity.com.

Learning Tree International is offering IT Workforce Optimization Solutions, a suite of services designed to help IT management plan, develop, and implement strategies to build and sustain high-performing IT organizations.

IBM introduced a set of talent acquisition tools designed to help recruiters build more personal relationships with candidates. The new solutions integrate e-mail marketing, candidate relationship management, and Web traffic analytics technology from IBM Commerce into IBM Kenexa talent acquisition services.

Lorri Freifeld
Lorri Freifeld is the editor/publisher of Training magazine. She writes on a number of topics, including talent management, training technology, and leadership development. She spearheads two awards programs: the Training APEX Awards and Emerging Training Leaders. A writer/editor for the last 30 years, she has held editing positions at a variety of publications and holds a Master’s degree in journalism from New York University.