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Posted By admin on January 27, 2012

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

invivodata inc.®, the industry leader in reliable electronic solutions and strategic consulting services for successful Outcome Assessment (OA) data collection in global clinical research, has provided updated information on PROficiency 2012: PROs and Beyond, its 5th annual conference on the collection of patient perspective in clinical research. The conference is being held April 17-19, 2012 in Naples, FL. Updated conference information, including a complete program agenda and expanded list of international speakers can be found at http://www.invivodata.com/proficiency-2012-agenda.

By attending PROficiency 2012, clinical researchers will have access to current, critical information on the regulations and practical considerations of selecting, implementing, and justifying all OAs to ensure they are fit for purpose and appropriate for their context of use. With a combination of general assemblies and sessions following tracks pertaining to the use of OAs in both Phase 2/3 and late stage research, attendees can customize the conference to suit their needs and specific interests.

Weve designed the conference agenda to address the many questions clinical researchers have about recent regulatory changes pertaining to selecting, evaluating, and providing evidence to support endpoints for their clinical development programs, said Dr. Jean Paty, invivodata Co-founder and Chief Scientist and Regulatory Advisor. We are thrilled to have these discussions led by a faculty comprised of knowledgeable, international biopharmaceutical developers and researchers with specific experience and insight to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Joining scientists from invivodata and its regulatory consulting division, PRO Consulting®, the faculty for PROficiency is comprised of international biopharmaceutical and industry experts, including:

    Olivier Chassany, MD, PhD, Medical Head of the Department of Clinical Research and Development, Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris
    John H. Powers III, MD FACP FIDSA, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and former Lead Medical Officer for Antimicrobial Drug Development and Resistance Initiatives in the Office of Antimicrobial Products, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, at the US Food and Drug Administration
    Michael Hufford, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, NeuroCog Trials
    Maria Diviney, Principal Data Manager, Global Data Science, Astellas Pharma Europe B.V.
    Sean Stanton, Co-Founder & Owner, Compass Research, LLC

Our objective is for attendees to walk away from the conference with knowledge of the scientific and regulatory considerations of capturing patient perspective in clinical development, said Bob Young, invivodata Chief Operating Officer. We are confident that the practical topics being presented will provide attendees with valuable information that can be used day-to-day in their clinical research, whether their key stakeholder is a regulatory body or a reimbursement organization.

invivodata is offering 30% off registration fees for attendees who register before February 13, 2012. For additional information and to register for PROficiency 2012, please visit http://www.invivodata.com/proficiency-2012.

About invivodata

invivodata is the only fully-integrated Outcomes Assessments (OA) organization delivering regulatory-proven strategic consulting and practical electronic solutions to biopharmaceutical companies who depend upon patient-centered research. From reliable and scientifically sound consulting that helps research teams effectively develop, execute, and document OA strategies to electronically collecting OA data in global clinical development programs, invivodata helps its customers strategically use patient-, clinician-, and observer-reported data to support labeling claims, enhance reimbursement strategies, and meet other clinical program objectives. Through partnerships with leading CROs and eClinical technology providers, invivodata seamlessly integrates into the clinical trial ecosystem, helping to minimize operational risk and maximize efficiencies. invivodatas electronic solutions and strategic consulting services have been used in over 600 clinical programs and are built upon the industry-leading ePRO system in delivering primary efficacy data for global drug approvals. invivodata inc. is a privately held company with global headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA., USA; its European headquarters is in London, England; and its technology development center is in Scotts Valley, CA., USA. For more information, visit http://www.invivodata.com.

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Posted By admin on January 17, 2012

Everett, WA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

LaughingDay.com is a childrens website designed by Dr. Hope to inspire children to believe in themselves, to teach them the joy in helping others, the love of laughter, to always try their best and the benefits of living in the present moment.

Nancy Fee, a second-grade teacher at Mukilteos Challenger Elementary School, was browsing the internet looking for nursery rhymes when she came across http://www.LaughingDay.com, Dr. Hopes childrens website. There she discovered Dr. Hopes on-going Act of Kindness contest, a contest to inspire and reward children for doing selfless acts of kindness. On behalf of her students she wrote and told Dr. Hope what her kids had been doing.

Nearly three-quarters of the students at Challenger Elementary come from low-income families. One day Ms. Fee had a conversation with four little girls in her class and was struck by the compassion and caring of which these 7-year-olds were capable. The children told her of a new student, not in their class, that they had seen at recess, dressed in the same unwashed clothes for a week, who was friendless and alone on the playground. They were worried about the trauma this new girl was facing not knowing anyone and worried about her family perhaps being homeless.

These four sweet girls went out of their way to help the new girl find friends: A simple act of kindness. This then inspired Ms. Fees entire class to do similar acts of kindness. They formed a group called, Kids for Kindness to spread joy to others and in doing so experience the joy one feels when one selflessly participates in helping others.

Ms. Fees students have snuck into other classrooms, while those kids were out, and left little notes to inspire feelings of self worth, sometimes they delivered treats. Theyve helped the custodians by picking up trash around the campus. Theyve written notes of appreciation to the school nurse and librarian. They made and sent cards to veterans on Veterans Day thanking them for their service. They have spread joy into the hearts of local seniors by reading and playing games with them.

One of my goals is to give kids a head start in life. Im fortunate to be able to do that through my childrens books. Teaching children the importance of helping others is a value that will help them throughout their lives, said author, Tim Dr. Hope Anders, Helping others is contagious. What these kids have done here is exactly what the Act of Kindness contest is all about: helping one another. It is my great honor and privilege to send the award and storybooks to these children.

Each child that participated received their own copy of the award-winning childrens book,Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir personally individually autographed to each child by author Dr. Hope, J.A.P.D. (Just A Pretend Doctor) Laughing Day/El Dia para Reir is a storybook written in English and Spanish, that shows how a simple act of kindness can spread from community to community.

This contest is on-going and open to children anywhere in the country. I hope other teachers will read this and enter their classes, said Dr. Hope.

About Tim Dr. Hope Anders: Dr. Hope is an award-winning childrens book author who also writes books for grownups. For more information about him go to http://www.DrHope.com.

For further information

please contact:

Marti Avila, Alpine Publishing, Inc.

Email: mavila(at)alpinepublishing(dot)com

Phone:760 728 3161 Fax: 760 728 3394

Cell Phone: 760 525 3392

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Posted By admin on January 14, 2012

Sunnyvale, Calif. (PRWEB) January 03, 2012

InvenSense, Inc. (NYSE: INVN), the leading provider of MotionTracking devices for consumer electronics, will showcase the companys latest motion interface innovations for smartphones, tablets, game controllers, smart TVs, and wearable sensors at the CES 2012 tradeshow. InvenSense will also demonstrate the IDG-2020/IXZ-2020 family of gyroscopes which has been designed to support optical image stabilization (OIS) in smart phone camera modules, as well as the companys MotionFusion and factory calibration firmware that eliminates the costly and complex selection, qualification, and system level integration of discrete sensors, and guarantees that sensor fusion algorithms and calibration procedures deliver optimal performance for consumers. InvenSense will preview these technologies in room #MP25575 of South Hall 2 at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 10-13, 2012.

Motion interface is rapidly becoming a key function in many consumer electronic devices including smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and smart TVs as it provides an intuitive way for consumers to interact with their electronic devices by tracking motion in free space and delivering these motions as input commands. Accurately tracking complex user motions requires the use of motion sensors such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, compasses, and pressure sensors, fusing the sensor outputs into a single and accurate data stream for use as input commands in consumer electronics devices, and ongoing run-time calibration to ensure an optimal user experience. InvenSense will showcase the companys latest motion interface solutions at CES 2012 including:

    Simple and intuitive motion interface commands that control electronic devices
    MotionTracking devices embedded in wearable sensors for health and fitness applications
    2-axis gyroscopes designed for optical image stabilization (OIS) in smartphone camera modules
    MotionTracking devices for indoor pedestrian navigation and location-based services
    Delivering optimal performance with MotionFusion and run-time calibration firmware

InvenSense is the first company to deliver turn-key motion interface solutions with fully integrated MotionTracking devices and robust MotionFusion firmware algorithms. Combined with the companys patented Nasiri-Fabrication process, the key technology which enables direct integration of MEMS mechanical structures with CMOS electronics at the wafer level, InvenSense is delivering motion interface solutions that are intuitive to use, cost effective, and high performance.

For more details, or to schedule a private meeting to see any of the companys product demonstrations, please visit InvenSense at http://www.invensense.com or contact us at marketing(at)invensense(dot)com.

About InvenSense

InvenSense (NYSE: INVN) is the leading provider of MotionTracking devices for the consumer electronics market. The companys patented and patent-pending MotionFusion technology and Nasiri-Fabrication platform address the emerging needs of many mass-market consumer applications including smart phones, tablets, gaming devices, optical image stabilization, and remote controls for Smart TVs, that require improved performance, enhanced features, and new and more intuitive motion and gesture-based motion-interface solutions. InvenSense is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. More information can be found at http://www.invensense.com.

© 2012 InvenSense, Inc. All rights reserved. InvenSense, MotionTracking, MotionProcessing, MotionProcessor, Nasiri-Fabrication, MotionFusion, MotionApps, DMP, and the InvenSense logo are trademarks of InvenSense, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated.

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Posted By admin on January 10, 2012

San Clemente, Ca (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

Roll Call by Glenn Langohr, available in print and E-book, delves into a true account of his drug dealing past, that turned into trumped up organized crime charges over a bad business deal with the fabricator of Custom Craft Harley Davidson’s. Then, the novel follows his path through the prison system to reveal how the California Prison Union used terror tactics with then Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger relating to the 3 Strikes Law. Harvard lawyers have since confirmed with A shameful lie.

Kirkus Discoveries Nielson Media

“A harrowing, down-and-dirty depiction–sometimes reminiscent of Steven Soderbergh’s Traffic–of America’s war on drugs, by former dealer and California artist Langohr.”

Glenn Langohr’s vision is to influence more smart on crime and redemption. He writes prisoners at the most zealous prisons, like Pelican Bay to inspire them to take what they have been through and turn it into a blessing through writing and art. See his youtube video for more.

Other books by Glenn Langohr: Upon Release, sequel to Roll Call, A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 1, Lock Up Diaries Vol 2 and Gladiator Vol 3. Available on Amazon.

Roll Call in print $ 19.99 and $ 3.99 in E-book.

Upon Release 2.99 in E-Book- Upon Release from Pelican Bay Prison, B.J struggles not to look back at the Criminal Justice System that tried to kill him. Inspired to help prisoners turn their lives around through art, he tries to work for the church. Running into judgment, the church doesn’t tell the shelter he lives at he was volunteering his time helping orphans and B.J is on the run again. Add a beautiful ballerina, a good cop squeezed out of the loop by overzealous detectives, a prison protest to help the voiceless, and the temptation to do a massive drug run from Mexico, and you have the perfect recipe for a Spiritual revolution, where compassion is missing, all leaving the reader wondering; who are the real criminals?

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story-Race Riot, $ 2.99 in E-book- A penetrating look inside of one California’s most dangerous prisons.

B.J, a drug dealer serving time, struggling to hold on to truth and his faith in God, takes the reader on a never before seen, inside look at a California level 4 prison. The inner dynamics between prison guards, gang investigators and the Warden are on display along with the political climate between races with a war brewing between the Mexicans and Blacks. A piercing account of the process for gang validation into solitary confinement at Pelican Bay’s SHU through the eyes of inmates struggling to survive gang wars, in prison drug debts, prison politics, rules and regulations, and ultimately power and control, while desperately trying to find a path for redemption along the way.

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 2 Lock Up Diaries, $ 2.99 in E-book

A California Pelican Bay Prison Story Vol 3 Gladiator, $ 2.99 in E-book

Interviews and copies for review available upon request.

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Posted By admin on January 7, 2012

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

Swifto, a company that helps New Yorkers get what they need when they need it now, has recently launched a new service specifically for those in need of an on-call dog walker. Now, tired New Yorkers wont have to face the daunting task of having to walk their dog after a long day at work. They can simply go to http://www.swifto.com/dog-walking and enter in the time, duration and location and the database will find an experienced, suitable dog walker within moments, ready to take the job.

People anywhere in New York City can go to the website and enter in their specific pick-up time and walk length and get connected within minutes to the right dog walker, fit and available at the designated time. And since Swifto auto charges customers cards after each walk, dog owners dont need to worry about having cash on them to pay or tip directly to the walker.

While the walker is out with the dog, owners can utilize one of the coolest features Swifto Dog Walking has to offer – the ability to track the dog, during the walk, from their smart phone. The app displays a map in real time, showing the dogs location and will send notifications to the owner alerting them as to when they might greet another dog on the street or when the dog stops to do his business.

At the end of the walk, the customers can rate the walker. A higher rating will increase the number of points the dog walker will get, and thus, the amount hell be earning in his next job. This ensures that the dog walker, who naturally treats every dog with complete care and compassion, is even more motivated to do a good job.

The company takes good care of the dog owners and the dog walkers. But, most importantly, the company takes good care of the dogs. To demonstrate their affection towards these furry friends, for every 100 walks ordered through the website, Swifto will make a donation to a different dog shelter in NYC.

Penina First, the CEO of Swifto, explains that Every shelter and dog-related-organization in NYC can apply to be the next one in line to get the donation. When hiring us, our users know they are also helping save other dogs that didnt have the same luck as theirs.

According to First, the business is growing at an amazing rate and everyday there is someone from a different city asking when they are going to expand to the rest of the country.

So, next time the dog comes begging for a walk, and there isnt enough time in the day, dont feel guilty, use Swifto Dog Walkings service and try it out.

Like AirBnB, Uber, and GetAround, Swifto is one of those companies that get real world problems solved seamlessly using Technology.

Contact:

Penina First

(855) 967-5486

Contact(at)swifto(dot)com

Website: http://www.swifto.com/dog-walking

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Posted By admin on January 4, 2012

Citrus Heights, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2011

CiminoCare, with facilities in the Sacramento and San Mateo counties, is now a part of the Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver Program. CiminoCares River Fountains of Lodi Assisted Living Facility, along Turner Road in Lodi, has been receiving residents for the past five months following the programs launch by the state and the approval of CiminoCares application in the spring of this year.

CiminoCare believes this will be one of the key solutions to providing cost-effective, long-term care in the years to come, says Mark J. Cimino, CEO.

CiminoCares inclusion in Medi-Cals assisted living program is a significant step toward the economizing efforts of California in caring for its seniors without sacrificing the quality that residents deserve. Before, the only option for long term care for Medi-Cal beneficiaries was to settle in skilled nursing facilities, yet it has been found that a substantial number of these residents could actually reside in assisted living facilities instead, where they would get the same quality of care but in a more home-like atmosphere at a lower cost.

California is now among more than 30 states in the country that have allowed federal Medicade (Medi-Cal in California) to channel part of its budget to assisted living. A growing number of counties within the state have already been approved for Medi-Cals new program, such as Sacramento, San Joaquin, Los Angeles, Sonoma, Fresno, San Bernardino, and Riverside. Under this program, assisted living facilities in California will be paid the Supplemental Security Income from the resident but will charge the remainder of the bill to Medi-Cal.

For more information on the Sacramento/San Mateo independent senior living program and on Medi-Cals Assisted Living Waiver Program and how CiminoCare can help long term care recipients with its own assisted living service, feel free to contact Mary Ann Shin at 916-473-2221, or by visiting either their website at http://www.ciminocare.com or their office located at 7501 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights.

About CiminoCare

CiminoCare has been caring for the aging population of North California for more than two decades, and the Cimino family has done so with the utmost compassion, respect, and dignity that has been paid to their own family elders. This solicitude finds its roots in the familys Italian tradition, and has manifested itself in CiminoCares highly regarded nurturing services in assisted living, residential care, independent senior living, and memory care.

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Posted By admin on January 1, 2012

(PRWEB) December 21, 2011

The National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) research and development department a Community Project Grant. The grant will be used for CARDs Creating Opportunities to Meet Peers and Advance Social Skills (COMPASS) study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). CARDs San Diego, California, treatment center will conduct several 12-week playgroups, starting in February, 2012.

The COMPASS study, which is a randomized controlled trial, will include 24 children between the ages of five and seven years who reside in San Diego. It will specifically measure each participants improvement and generalization of skills in five key areas that include sharing, turn taking, initiating play, joining play, and maintaining play.

We are grateful for NFARs support. Many individuals with autism spectrum disorders face significant challenges in the development of social skills. Our study will conduct behaviorally oriented playgroups with the goal of enhancing foundational social skills. Such social skills are known to be essential to overall quality of life, says CARD Director of Research and Development Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D. Tarbox is the studys principal investigator. We are hoping the San Diego study can provide a research-based model that any community can easily duplicate.

The NFAR Community Project Grant will support CARDs research department in its groundbreaking work. The primary focus of CARD research is assessment and treatment based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), although CARDs research addresses any topic that may hold promise for producing information that could improve the lives of individuals with autism.

About the Center for Autism and Related Disorders:

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is among the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related disorders with state-of-the-art therapy. The mission of CARDs research department is to conduct empirical research on the assessment and treatment of autism and to disseminate its research findings and derived technology through publication and the education of both professionals and the public. For more information about CARD, visit http://www.centerforautism.com.

About the National Foundation for Autism Research:

The National Foundation for Autism Research (NFAR) was founded in December, 2003, to aid in the development, expansion and support of effective treatment programs and services that improve the quality of life for children and young adults with autism and autism spectrum disorders. To date, NFAR has awarded nearly $ 500,000 in grants and direct services throughout San Diego County. This grant is one of six awarded by NFAR this year in its Community Project Grants category. For more information about NFAR, visit http://www.NFAR.org.

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Posted By admin on December 29, 2011

(PRWEB) December 20, 2011

Having served 10 years in prison on drug charges, Glenn Langohr changed his life through writing, and now it’s paying off. Upon Release, a drug war novel about redemption, and A California Pelican Bay Prison Story are both at the top of their categories on Amazon.

Sequel To Roll Call: Upon Release from Pelican Bay Prison, B.J struggles not to look back at the Criminal Justice System that tried to kill him. Inspired to help prisoners turn their lives around through art, he tries to work for the church. Running into judgment, the church doesn’t tell the shelter he lives at he was volunteering his time helping orphans and B.J is on the run again. Add a beautiful ballerina, a good cop squeezed out of the loop by overzealous detectives, a prison protest to help the voiceless, and the temptation to do a massive drug run from Mexico, and you have the perfect recipe for a Spiritual revolution, where compassion is missing, all leaving the reader wondering; who are the real criminals?

Make sure you check out Roll Call to see how Detective Pincher became a drug addict.

Make sure you check out A California Pelican Bay Prison Story-Race Riot and Lock Up Diaries-Drug Debts, to see what happens in prison when dope is involved.

Author Bio -

Glenn Langohr was an obsessive compulsive addict who researched the U.S War on Drugs so deeply, he met and did business with Mexican Cartels, outlaw bikers and street gangs until the criminal justice system interrupted him. From prison, for 10 years he wrote every morning at 4 AM, before the politics and survival in a variety of California level 4 prisons took over. Upon his release from prison he married his dream girl ballerina, Sanette, who plays Annette in the sequel to Roll Call, Upon Release. His vision is to help other prisoners write and publish their art and stories and God is blessing him in this direction daily with his Lock Up Diaries and other works. He uses prisoner art for some of his book covers.

Kirkus Discoveries, Nielsen Business Media

discoveries(at)kirkusreviews(dot)com

A harrowing, down-and-dirty depictionsometimes reminiscent of Steven Soderberghs Trafficof Americas war on drugs, by former dealer and California artist Langohr.

Upon Release by Glenn Langohr, was 3.99 on kindle and is .99 cents for a limited time.

“My vision is to show the world that God can take prisoners at places like Pelican Bay, who are deemed the “Worst of the worst” and channel their strong will into a blessing. See my youtube video for more. “

Interviews and review copies available.

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Posted By admin on December 25, 2011

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) December 16, 2011

Website Design and Internet Marketing Company, Web Full Circle, is pleased to announce the launch of Carolina Surgicals re-designed website carolinasurgical.com. Web Full Circle provided Carolina Surgical with an improved website that is showcased with a fresh new look and detailed surgical information.

Carolina Surgical has been providing the Carolinas with personalized and compassionate care for over 40 years. Their surgeons are dedicated to excellence, and are established leaders in the greater Charlotte community. Carolina Surgical is a Center of Excellence in Weight Loss Surgery and offers gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, Lapband, and Realize band as weight loss solutions. Their surgeons are further experienced in diagnosing and treating gallbladder disorders, hernia repair, breast cancer treatment as well as many other Oncology/General Surgery options.

The new website showcases all the Carolina Surgical physicians and allows the visitor to learn more about their surgical physician including their specialty focus, certification and background. The new weight loss section provides extensive resources for people looking to have weight loss surgery, including tools such as a BMI calculator, videos highlighting surgery procedures and starter packets to begin steps towards bariatric surgery. Information and educational resources are available for all other surgical services as well as all forms a surgical patient would need such as new patient registration, surgery preparation and post-operative instructions. The re-designed website also provides a support groups calendar and allows those interested Carolina Surgicals services to schedule an appointment right on the website.

This new website allows those interested in surgical options an abundance of resources to help them understand procedures, surgical options and even gain a deeper understanding of their doctors said Josh Astete, President of Web Full Circle. We believe this site re-design will aid both existing and potential Carolina Surgical patients with its user friendly interface and easy accessibility of information.

For more information about Web Full Circle, please visit http://www.webfullcircle.com or call (980) 322-0518.

About Web Full Circle:

Web Full Circle is Website Design and SEO Company that specializes in developing websites that generate leads for companies. Our team of Internet consultants and SEO experts develop solutions that are customized around companies online marketing goals. Web Full Circle is located at 207 Regency Executive Park Dr., Suite #150, Charlotte, NC 28217.

About Carolina Surgical:

Carolina Surgical Clinic of Charlotte, P.A. was founded by Dr. Lowry Pressly and Dr. James Hamilton on February 2, 1970. Their surgeons have been dedicated to providing the highest level of surgical expertise in an atmosphere of comfort and compassion. For more information about Carolina Surgical and their services, please visit their website at carolinasurgical.com

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Posted By admin on December 22, 2011

Corona, California (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

Elearning! Media Group (EMG), the voice of the $ 160 learning and workplace technology market, announced that the Enterprise Learning! Conference & Expo Encore (ELCE Encore) virtual trade show hosted on December 8, 2011, attracted 1,524 registered attendees. The audience was very active with 659 attending conference sessions, 790 downloading assets, accounting for a total of 1638 visits.

ELCE Encore was the 9th virtual event hosted by EMG and featured the 2011 Best of Elearning! honorees. Attendees were very interested in seeing the best in class solutions and participated in the new Collaboration Room to chat with invited speakers and experts. Overall, 66% of attendees were new to the ELCE event and 33% were ELCE Fall alumni, indicating a growing interest in new learning and workplace technology solutions.

We continue our commitment to showcase real world case studies and learning and workplace technology practices that drive enterprise performance. The ELCE Encore event was very well supported by the EMG community of vendors, readers and buyers, reports Catherine Upton, Group Publisher, EMG.

According to recent research, 72% of executives were unable to attend a physical event over the last 12 months due to time or budget constraints. However, when offered a virtual option all, 100% of this audience, would attend the virtual event.

Our virtual events provide executives critical information while overcoming the barriers of time and travel. Our main mission is to make our content available to executives when and where they need it whether online, in print, in person or virtually. We are happy to report our continued commitment to offering the only true hybrid learning events into 2012. Executives can continue to participate in the Enterprise Learning! Events either live in person or live online, continues Upton.

ELCE Encore Conference Program

ELCE Encore virtual event provided executives with an effective, affordable and accessible alternative event to learn, network and buy. ELCE Encore provided Web seminars and Collaboration Room sessions that highlighted trends, best practices and Best of Elearning! sessions as well as a virtual expo hall packed with resources and experts.

ELCE Encore sessions were also well attended with over 659 participating during the day. The Best of Elearning!: Development Tools session was most popular. Jerry Roche, Editorial Director, Elearning! Media Group hosted panelists from the Best of Elearning! Rapid Authoring and Development Tools. Each expert showcased the features and benefits of these solutions. Sessions addressing Social Media in the Workplace and the Best of Elearning!: Virtual Classrooms, closely followed. Learning Executives are invited to view all Best of Elearning! and ELCE Encore Web broadcasts on-demand now and until March 1, 2012 at http://www.elceshow.com

New ELCE Encore Features

Unlike other virtual events, ELCE Encore also featured a new interactive Collaboration Room. The Collaboration Room acted as a virtual classroom, in which attendees could dialogue and chat with speakers. Michelle Winkley and Colleen Longstreet, Chief HR Strategists at OPHR Group, engaged attendees with advice during their live chat. The Collaboration Room also hosted hot topics including Specing a Social Learning Network, Top Ten Requirements for your Learning & Talent Systems and a Whats Next Chat with attendees. All of the industry hot topic discussions hosted inside of the Collaboration Room, are available on Elearning! Media Groups YouTube channel.

ELCE Encore also featured social media elements. Attendees could chat via Skype, post happenings to Facebook pages and tweet live inside of the virtual event. Up to 71% of our audience is using or planning to use social media for enterprise learning, said Upton. Upton continues, This enhancement allowed attendees to test virtual learning and collaboration within a high content and networked environment.

What Attendees Say:

The sessions were really good. I like the format and can see why they are successful.

– A. Picket, University of Illinois at Chicago

I am just fascinated with the set up of this environment and will be enjoying the exploration piece. V. Wentz, Learning Consultant

Thank you for the conference attendance opportunity. J. McCormick, Canon Business Solutions

This is a very interesting format for a conference. G. Orr, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

This event has some great stuff! R. Nunn, BBVA Compass

Who Attends

The December ELCE Encore virtual event attracted high level executives across multiple industries. 60% management and above titles. The industry make-up reflects the heavy users of e-learning with attendees in public sector (32%), professional business services (13%), financial services (12%), post-secondary education (11%), health care (8%), state, local & county government (7%) and manufacturing (7%) leading the categories.

Eighty percent of attendees report buying authority and 72% report an active e-learning initiative. Attendees are purchasing a wide range of solutions including: Authoring tools (52%), Rapid development tools (32%), Social networking solutions (29%), Mobile technology and/or software solutions (27%), and Learning or talent management system (25%) among others.

Upcoming 2012 Events

Enterprise Learning! Summit DC, March 20-21, 2012

Theme: Building Smarter Organizations

Home to: Learning! 100 Conference and Government Learning Conference

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Enterprise Learning! Conference & Expo, Anaheim, CA Sept. 24 26, 2012

The Learning & Workplace Technologies Marketplace

Learn more at http://www.2elearning.com

To register for the upcoming events, visit http://www.2elearning.com. For companies wishing to present or sponsor an upcoming event, please call (888) 201-2841 x842 or e-mail sales(at)2elearning(dot)com.

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