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Trainer1
Unit 26 Kimberley Court, Kimberley Road, LONDON, NW6 7SL
tel 020 7624 4844; fax 020 7264 4840; web www.trainer1.com

10th July 2008

Trainer1 offers the latest in mobile learning technology

Trainer1, the vendor neutral e-learning specialist which has become the UK's only authorised training centre and re-seller for the authoring tool, ToolBook, has revealed that the tool's producer - SumTotal Systems - is about to release ToolBook 9.5.

Trainer1's Neil Lasher explained: "The launch of ToolBook 9, some 14 months ago, saw a major change in the product. Among other things, it became a 32 bit product, with an improved user interface.

"ToolBook 9.5 marks another new step forward in authoring tools technology," he added. "New features include an in-built PowerPoint importer and an action script code builder that allows users to build their own actions without having to know all the background programming code - although there is still the option to use drag 'n' drop templating if users prefer.

"Importantly, ToolBook 9.5 will output to the iPhone," Lasher revealed.

"Although the iPhone has been a consumer product, it's now a fully running UNIX computer with built-in communications running a copy of Mac OS10 with the ability to put applications on the iPhone - so it is becoming a business tool too," he said. "The iPhone has Cisco networking capability; compatibility with Microsoft Exchange for push mail and calendar, and a fully working Safari browser."

Trainer1, has been testing the iPhone and confirms that it is possible to connect the iPhone to a learning management system and to use iPhones to deliver learning materials.

"ToolBook 9.5 allows you to create html content specifically to run on iPhones," said Lasher, "and our tests show that this technology works!"

Trainer1, which is currently developing its own learning content and applications for the iPhone, is offering its customers a chance to preview a pre-release, beta version of this technology. For further details, contact Trainer1 on 020 7624 4844 or visit www.trainer1.com

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Notes for Editors:

About Trainer1

Trainer1 is an independent e-learning specialist and creator of sophisticated courseware for learning, with a long experience in computer delivered learning. In particular, Trainer1 has developed, supplies and supports:

• Authoring tools - for the creation of content, meeting SCORM, AICC, LRN, XML, and QTI standards. 

• Learning and Knowledge Management tools - for the management and distribution of content, including accreditation and reporting of data within existing databases. 

• Delivery systems for workflow learning - CSL. 

• Tools and libraries to create multimedia content, including image editors, easy to use Flash production tools, libraries of sound, graphics and animation. 

• Specialist training events to assist trainers become self sufficient in e-learning design and production. 

• Development services in the creation and maintenance of learning content.
  

Trainer1's client list includes major corporates such as ABN AMRO, Alliance & Leicester, Kraft Foods, Mitsubishi Corporation, Specsavers and Camelot, along with public sector clients including the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Department for International Development, Kings College Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability and many local authorities. 

Trainer1 is privately owned and remains a small, friendly company providing high quality product combined with personal service to Blue Chip Companies, as well as small and medium sized enterprises. Trainer1 is a member of many e-learning organisations and works with standards bodies to ensure technology is meeting the needs of users worldwide, as well as the guidelines determined by the governing groups in the e-learning industry.

Further information from:

Trainer1 Offices and HQ located at 26 Kimberley Court, Kimberley Road, London NW6 7SL
USA Satellite office is located at Trainer1 House, 331 Little Creek Drive, Nazareth, PA 18064
Neil Lasher, Trainer1, +44 (0) 20 7624 4844

From USA: 1-888-4T1-4CSL (1-888-481-4275); www.trainer1.com

Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, +44 (0) 1727 860405