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casestudycontent tions allow for easy application during exercises. With Adobe Presenter as an add-on, it is possible to enhance PowerPoint presentations with interactive elements such as questions or audio effects. The final result is sophisticated e-learning content. Challenge Find a tool that allows users to create content with only limited training requirements and even if they use it only occasionally. Solution Effectively combine the features of Adobe Presenter, Saba’s LMS, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Connect Server. BEYOND E-LEARNING Officially, everything at the global e-learning group revolves around timely, relevant training, yet in reality, the project goes much further than that. “Initially our main argument was that e-learning would provide a cost savings of up to 30 percent compared to traditional training seminars,” says Ruisinger. “This is indeed true, but not the only benefit.” It became evident that e-learning is the only way to offer employees high quality training, especially at smaller branches. The impact on employees is positive professional development that previously was not available. SYSTEM OF THE FUTURE At Allianz Holding, the implementation of Adobe Connect solutions has been a great success. Ruisinger praises the outstanding collaboration with Adobe and Saba. “We receive excellent support from both organizations. Thanks to SCORM 1.2, a standard to exchange for elearning information, the sharing of data between Adobe Presenter and Saba software works easily. “At the Allianz Group, elearning is now an integral part of doing business. Adobe Connect Server makes it easy to publish content to the LMS or on our intranet — only one link is needed. The platform is increasingly used for internal marketing as well as management announcements to employees. We see a clear and increasing trend to use the platform for employee and partner communication.” —For more information on Adobe software, visit the Website www.adobe.com. ‘Thanks to SCORM 1.2, a standard to exchange for e-learning information, the sharing of data between software works easily.’ —Katja Ruisinger, manager of e-learning services FLEXIBLE LEARNING “We cannot and do not want to dictate to our subsidiaries what tools they have to work with. However, if we receive an inquiry regarding an elearning solution, we suggest, based on our positive experience, the combination of Adobe Presenter and Saba,” explains Ruisinger. The infrastructure of Adobe Connect is available worldwide. In connection with the availability of PowerPoint, employees can immediately begin to generate content after installing Adobe Presenter. Today, employees around the world use it to create content that is published using Saba or Adobe Connect Server to more than 200,000 people at Allianz or its partner organizations. The users are especially enthusiastic about the intuitive interface. “Demand for the solution continues to grow as more employees realize the benefits. Shortly after new training content is published, we often receive requests from other users who want to know how it was done,” says Ruisinger. 40 September/October 2008 Elearning! http://www.adobe.com

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Elearning - September/October 2008 Contents Editor’s Note News IBM Goes Green Green Resources Deals Trendlines Learning Leader Up to Speed Cover Story: Going Green The Green Mindset? Cutting Down Turnover Tips: EET Case Study: Pacific Pulmonary Services Case Study: British Telecom Case Study: Allianz SE Case Study: LXR Case Study: St. Elizabeth Tips: Green Initiatives New Products LMS Tools Pop Quiz Last Word

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