Tech Talk (Nov-Dec 2017)

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

CloudShare, a supplier of specialized cloud-based IT lab environments for software training, sales demos and PoCs (proof of concept), and development and testing, launched a new virtual machine (VM) import tool that makes migrating VMware and Oracle VirtualBox VMs to the cloud easier and faster. As a result, training and sales organizations that need to give demos can more easily recreate complex on-premises environments in the cloud.

CareerBuilder unveiled a platform, CareerBuilder Talent Discovery, that it says can reduce the time it takes to source job candidates from hours/days to minutes. CareerBuilder also formed a new partnership with SilkRoad. CareerBuilder will leverage SilkRoad Onboarding to provide customized, branded portals and automated workflows to help client companies capture the information required for compliance and onboarding.

SalesFuel launched data-driven platform TeamKeeper 2.0 with four new tools for developing managers: QuickCoaching, Culture Check, Integrations, and SalesFuel TV.

Infor, a provider of business applications specialized by industry and built for the cloud, announced the incorporation of Infor Coleman, an enterprise-grade, industryspecific artificial intelligence (AI) platform for Infor CloudSuite applications, into the company’s Talent Science solutions. The application will be deployed in the areas of role-based profile development.

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.