Business & Technology Editors
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000
Learn2.com (Nasdaq: LTWO), a leading learning service provider announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement with ClineTech, Ltd., an established Korean e-learning business, to market Learn2.com's
ClineTech, Ltd. will be the primary distributor for Learn2.com throughout the Republic of Korea. ClineTech, Ltd. has also licensed Learn2.com's patented streaming technology, StreamMaker(TM), to Web-enable their existing content. ClineTech, Ltd. also has the right to convert Learn2.com content into the Korean language.
"Korea represents the fifth largest Internet economy in the world," stated Stephen P. Gott, President and Chief Executive Officer of Learn2.com, "We're proud to work with ClineTech Tech, Ltd. to further expand our presence in the global economy by offering Learn2.com's content, technologies and services into this prime market. The Korea Education Research Institute estimates the online education market in Korea will be in excess of $1.318 billion dollars in 2002. We believe that this alliance with a well-established Korean e-learning company will be a strong driver for rapid penetration of the Company's offerings into this expanding market."
"ClineTech, Ltd. is committed to becoming the leading provider of online e-learning in the Korean market," added Dr. Hyunhee Kim, President of ClineTech, Ltd. "By partnering with Learn2.com, we are able to provide a full range of bandwidth-friendly e-learning opportunities to business and consumer customers of all interest and skill levels. This partnership brings us one step closer to our goal of raising educational and business technology use throughout the Republic of Korea."
About Learn2.com
Learn2.com is a leader in the creation and distribution of e-learning solutions for corporate, government, educational and individual clients. The Learn2.com suite of products includes more than 1,400 off-the-shelf courses that allow interactive multimedia and animated courseware to be accessed instantly on the Web. These courses are also delivered on CD-ROM and video. The Learn2.com Web site is home to an e-learning community that provides tips and step-by-step instructions on a broad spectrum of skills, activities and tasks, as well as immediately accessible multimedia tutorials. Corporations have access to the same high quality tutorials through Learn2University, which includes additional features such as reporting and administration.
For more information, call 800 214-8000. Learn2.com is located at www.learn2.com and Learn2University is located at www.learn2university.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company. These factors include the Company's success in its business and operations; the activities of new or existing competitors, the ability to attract and retain employees and strategic partners, the ability to leverage intangible assets, the ability to complete new projects at planned costs and on planned schedules and adoption of the Internet as a medium of commerce, communications and learning. Investors are also directed to consider other risks and uncertainties discussed in documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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