KeyStone Learning Systems and Syngress Publishing Announce Partnership

KeyStone Learning Systems (KeyStone) and Syngress Publishing announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership to bundle KeyStone’s video-based training technology and Syngress’ e-book methodology to form a blended learning solution – integrating KeyStone’s engaging and informative instructor-led online training with the quality of Syngress publications.

Frederick, MD (PRWEB) October 16, 2005 -- KeyStone Learning Systems (KeyStone) and Syngress Publishing announce that they have entered into a strategic partnership to bundle KeyStone’s video-based training technology and Syngress’ e-book methodology to form a blended learning solution – integrating KeyStone’s engaging and informative instructor-led online training with the quality of Syngress publications. The result is a training system that gives students all the tools they need to master new skills, fast – and retain what they learn.

“There’s just no comparison between the depth of coverage…vs. the others,” states an Amazon.com Reviewer in reference to Syngress books. Charles Corcoran, National Sales Manager for KeyStone remarks, “This partnership allows KeyStone customers to have the best of both companies’ training methods, thereby facilitating a quicker learning process and better knowledge retention. We feel that combining our learning processes provides our customers with greater overall value and a more effective training solution from KeyStone training products.”

“This teaming agreement with Syngress is one of many strategic steps recently taken by KeyStone to provide its customers with the best-of-the-best in IT training,” noted Larry Cates, President of KeyStone. “Quality relationships such as Syngress, coupled with a steady release of new KeyStone IT training products, assures our leadership position in self-paced IT training.”

About Global Learning Systems and KeyStone Learning Systems

Located in Frederick, MD, Global Learning Systems and KeyStone Learning Systems together offer total performance improvement solutions, providing Internet and new media learning. The companies develop, market and provide customized and off-the-shelf IT training, professional development and leadership content, and support services in all new e-media and e-Learning formats.

About Keystone Learning Systems

KeyStone is a leading provider of IT learning solutions for professionals seeking comprehensive training in desktop, developer and certification skills. Its video-based instructor-led format has been recognized as an industry leader for the past fourteen years. KeyStone produces and distributes training courses in video, web, CD-ROM and DVD formats, and continues to provide new solutions through partnerships, new products and through its Desktop Learning Library (DLL) and Enterprise Learning Library? (ELL).

About Syngress Publishing

Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland, Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia, and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty languages. The Company’s pioneering customer support program extends the value of every Syngress title with regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151. Syngress books are distributed in the United States and Canada by O’Reilly Media, Inc.

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