Thomson NETg Introduces Knowledge Now(SM) Suite of Learning Products and Services for the Enterprise, Government and Growing Businesses

Thomson NETg Introduces Knowledge Now(SM) Suite of Learning Products and Services for the Enterprise, Government and Growing Businesses SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomson NETg, the leading provider of knowledge-on-demand to global enterprises and part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), today introduced a comprehensive new suite of enterprise learning products and services called Knowledge Now. This industry-leading suite of knowledge solutions provides businesses and government organizations a uniquely comprehensive approach to organizational learning designed to support key operational initiatives and ensure continual, enterprise-wide acquisition of knowledge and information. Thomson NETg's Knowledge Now solutions comprise a fully integrated suite of learning modalities and content, next-generation technologies, and supportive strategic services that allows enterprises to develop and deploy learning initiatives in ways that support the natural workflow of both individuals and organizations. "Our clients regularly tell us that learning and organizational advancement is integral to business success," said Joe Dougherty, President of Thomson NETg. "We've continued to innovate and invest in organizational learning solutions that provide meaningful impact -- whether through expert instructors via live virtual classrooms or through ready-to-use custom content development tools and technology that enable scale, accountability and flexibility." The NETg Knowledge Now suite includes any combination of: Learning Modalities include Learn Now e-learning courses; Live Now scheduled, Web- delivered classroom events featuring engaging and experienced instructors; and Expert Now, a first-of-its-kind blend of Learn Now e-learning and recordings from our Live Now events featuring our team of expert instructors, creating a unique blended learning experience for self-paced instruction. Content includes comprehensive IT and desktop topics; training for Cisco, Microsoft and Project Management certification; extensive professional and strategic skills topics; top quality executive education created in partnership with the world's leading business schools; and compliance solutions covering Sarbanes-Oxley, OSHA, HIPAA, IT security, and more. Enrichments include Reference Now e-reference books from the world's leading publishers; Mentor Now learner support from live, expert coaches; Labs Now that enable safe and secure practice of learned skills; Assessments Now offering comprehensive knowledge acquisition assessments; and Job Aids Now, including flip-card reference guides for easy knowledge reinforcement. Technology Thomson NETg's new KnowledgeNet(TM) enterprise learning platform, featuring "instant on" capability, fully integrates industry-leading learning management (LMS), content management (LCMS), authoring and virtual classroom systems (VCS). Because all NETg courses are built using exclusive learning object architecture, more than 100,000 instructionally-designed learning objects can be deployed or reused in just the ways an enterprise requires, enabling internal training departments to create high-impact e-learning with greater speed, efficiency and efficacy. In addition, a gallery of thousands of media assets, professionally produced by NETg's team of skilled graphic artists, helps to create an interesting and engaging custom learning experience. New enhancements scheduled for release include Search Now, a powerful tool that enables learners to search across all available learning, including all course modalities, Reference Now books and NETg Learning Objects, to acquire knowledge "just in time" and just the way it's needed. Interact Now is a powerful new video Web-conferencing tool to create custom live events. Perfect for time-sensitive, mission-critical training activities such as new product rollouts or new policy introductions, Interact Now is easy-to-use and scales to thousands of users globally while relying on proven adult learning pedagogy to ensure effective knowledge transfer. Services Thomson NETg has a team of Strategic Services experts to help in the creation of custom employee training and development that is both high-impact and fully measurable. Only NETg offers custom courseware development via so many modalities: Learn Now e-learning, Live Now scheduled events, Expert Now blended self-paced instruction and Interact Now live video broadcast events via the Web, all exactly as clients require. Thomson NETg can also help assess a client's total learning program, develop comprehensive curricula tied to key business objectives, and evaluate the impact of learning programs on stated organizational goals. For comprehensive information regarding Thomson NETg's Knowledge Now suite of enterprise learning solutions, visit http://www.netg.com/ or call 1-888-577-5779. About The Thomson Corporation and Thomson NETg The Thomson Corporation (http://www.thomson.com/), with 2003 revenues from continuing operations of $7.44 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Stamford, Conn., Thomson (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) has approximately 38,000 employees and provides services in approximately 130 countries. Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. Thomson NETg (http://www.netg.com/) delivers powerful knowledge-on-demand to the global enterprise, helping to align people, processes and priorities better than ever before. Our breadth and flexibility of knowledge resources, together with more than 35 years of enterprise empowerment experience, help organizations of all sizes to manage change, transform operations and exceed bottom-line expectations. Thomson NETg: Knowledge Now. Source: Thomson NETg CONTACT: Media, Derek Gordon, Marketing Communications Director of Thomson NETg, +1-630-579-3829, or Derek.Gordon@Thomson.com; or Adam Gaber, Sr. Director, Public Relations, of Thomson Learning, +1-203-539-8663, or Adam.Gaber@Thomson.com Web site: http://thomsonlearning.com/ http://www.netg.com/ http://www.thomson.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment