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Unicon Extends Multiyear Relationship With the Cisco Learning Institute

Posted on: Thursday, 24 August 2006, 15:00 CDT

Unicon Inc., the leading independent provider of open source-based technologies and professional services for the online campus, today announced the extension of its multiyear partnership with the Cisco Learning Institute. Since the formation of the Cisco Learning Institute (CLI) in 1999 by Cisco Systems, Unicon has partnered with CLI to provide help desk, network operation and software platform support activities for their partners.

"Unicon recognizes, and values, the trust CLI has placed in Unicon by renewing our ongoing partnership in support of CLI's partner programs," stated Kyle Thornton, vice president of professional services for Unicon Inc. "Our relationship with CLI started with the founding of the Institute in 1999, and continues on to this day. Unicon prides itself on delivering quality professional services to our clients, and our teams are looking forward to working with CLI during the upcoming year."

Core support functions of this, and past agreements, include the operation of a 24-hours a day, 365-days a year Help Desk that supports CLI's partner instructors and students with training and support on program systems and processes. Unicon will staff CLI's partner network operations center that supports application monitoring and software application maintenance for the suite of applications comprising the program. In addition, Unicon will staff resources dedicated to software engineering, project management, and release management of the software dedicated to delivering curriculum and assessment content throughout CLI's partner programs.

About Cisco Learning Institute

Cisco Learning Institute (CLI) was founded in 1999 to enhance the way people teach and learn by integrating and advancing educational technology. CLI is a nonprofit public benefit corporation committed to partnerships and solutions for institutions to improve their ability to use technology. Initially funded by Cisco Systems, the Institute promotes the effective, appropriate use of technology to advance learning. CLI is committed to overcoming the issues of access, awareness, and affordability in utilizing technology to demonstrate that it is an essential tool in 21st century education and plays a key role in solving the larger problems that impact learning today. CLI provides forward-thinking organizations with innovative solutions and expertise needed to meld technology, education, and training. As a nonprofit organization, we build sustainability by bringing the best practices learned from the support of our partners to other schools, colleges and universities.

About Unicon

Unicon Inc. is the leading independent provider of open-source frameworks, applications and professional services for the online campus. Unicon delivers enterprise portal, collaboration, learning and integration technology for higher education institutions worldwide, is the leading commercial supporter of the uPortal open source Web portal initiative, and is a Sakai Commercial Affiliate for the community source Collaboration and Learning Environment. The company's signature Academus(R) brand encompasses an Enterprise Portal, Web Content Management system, Collaboration Tools and Learning Environments. Unicon strives to base its solutions on open-source technology for increased productivity and reduced costs. Unicon also provides a full complement of professional consulting, training and support services.

More information about Unicon Inc. and Academus Open Campus is available at www.unicon.net and www.academusopencampus.com.

Unicon and Academus are registered trademarks of Unicon Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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