VIP’s Meridian Knowledge Solutions Releases New Version of its Flagship Learning Management System (LMS)

Chantilly, Va. - May 29, 2008 - Visionary Integration Professionals’ (VIP) Talent and Learning Management practice – dba Meridian Knowledge Solutions - has released a new version of its flagship product, Meridian Global LMS, which delivers, analyzes and manages training via the Internet. Meridian Global LMS 2008.2 gives managers easy-to-use functions for carrying out employee performance reviews, staying on top of compliance training and building online communities.

"Version 2008.2 offers a quick and easy way for managers to tackle performance evaluations," said Dave DeVaux, Director of IT. "As performance evaluation products become more and more complicated, they run the risk of becoming too hard to use. At the end of the day, we don't want the technology to become an obstacle to the very thing it's supposed to make happen: A conversation between manager and employee."

The new LMS features a simple interface that allows users to perform tasks quickly and efficiently. The performance evaluation feature allows managers to quickly set or edit work goals for each employee using a template. The compliance training feature compiles training requirements for each job title or role, and sends email notifications to employees on behalf of supervisors when training is due. The system can remind workers about recurring training and licensing tests, and notify managers when employees conclude their training.

In addition to improved tools, menus and user interface, Meridian Global 2008.2 also features "collaboration spaces" -- online communities where employees can carry out or augment training. For example, if a group attends a classroom training session, the Meridian LMS can enable attendees to form an online group to discuss or reinforce the material covered in a class.

"There's no reason business software should be any more complicated to use than consumer software," added DeVaux. "The latest enhancements we've made mirror this thinking."

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About Meridian:

Meridian Knowledge Solutions, Inc. (Meridian), a wholly owned subsidiary of Visionary Integration Professionals, is a leading provider of enterprise learning and knowledge management products and services. Its flagship product, Meridian Global LMS, integrates learning content management, workforce analytics, knowledge management and competency modeling in one learning management system (LMS).
Meridian serves 4.5 million users at more than 200 public- and private-sector employers. Its software is used by companies from >100 to 900,000 employees. Clients include AutoZone, Panera Bread, Sodexho, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, Whirlpool and more than 80 federal, state and local governments. Meridian is the number one ranked learning-technology company for customer loyalty. For more information, please visit www.meridianksi.com.

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About VIP

Established in 1996, Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) is a global technology and outsourcing firm that has provided solutions to over 900 clients in multiple industries as well as federal, state and local government. VIP helps companies challenge boundaries and uncover new possibilities to increase productivity, maximize revenue, improve performance, mitigate risk, and reduce costs. With nearly 1,000 staff companywide, VIP offers expertise in areas of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing, SAP Integration and Consulting, Technology Integration and Operations, Talent and Learning Management, Quality Management, and Management Consulting. VIP’s corporate headquarters is located in Folsom, California with offices in Sacramento, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, New York City, Alexandria, Houston, and Bangalore, India. More information can be found at www.vipconsulting.com.