Bersin & Associates Enhances IMPACT 2010 Value With On-demand Presentations Captured Via Mediasite
Online library will feature webcasts of keynote speakers and 21 conference sessions
MADISON, Wis., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced Bersin & Associates has selected the Mediasite platform to webcast its third annual research conference, IMPACT 2010, The Business of Talent Conference, held April 6-8 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla.
The two-day program covers all aspects of enterprise learning, leadership, talent acquisition and talent management. More than 40 practicing corporate executives are participating in the agenda by presenting in-depth case studies and participating in thought-provoking panel discussions. New this year are panel sessions highlighting actual customer experiences in three key areas: talent management systems, talent acquisition systems and outsourcing.
"In three short years, IMPACT 2010 has become recognized as a major event for enterprise learning and talent executives," said Chris Howard, vice president of research at Bersin & Associates. "Attendees come for the latest research findings and best practices in areas such as learning on-demand, performance management, social networking and global talent management. Using a platform like Mediasite to capture conference presentations allows knowledge sharing to continue after the conference, ensuring attendees receive the greatest possible value."
Select sessions will be available for on-demand viewing by the general public after the conference at www.bersin.com. Bersin & Associates research members will have access to recordings of all conference sessions.
The patented Mediasite webcasting and content management system quickly and cost-effectively automates the capture, management, delivery and search of rich media presentations that combine audio, video and accompanying graphics for live or on-demand viewing.
About Bersin & Associates
Bersin & Associates is the only research and advisory consulting firm focused solely on research in enterprise learning and talent management. Bersin & Associates' WhatWorks® research and research-based services are designed to deliver actionable direction and to help improve operational effectiveness and business impact.
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, www.sonicfoundry.com) is the global leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing enterprise communication solutions for 1,800 customers in education, business and government. Powered by Mediasite, the patented webcasting platform which automates the capture, management, delivery and search of lectures, online training and briefings, Sonic Foundry empowers people to transform the way they communicate. Through the Mediasite platform and its Events Services group, the company helps customers connect a dynamic, evolving world of shared knowledge and envisions a future where learners and workers around the globe use webcasting to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance.
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