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| viaLanguage Acquires e-Learning Company Planet Productions |
viaLanguage's strong growth record continues in 2009 Portland, Oregon – January 5, 2010 – viaLanguage, a leading provider of global translation and localization services, announced today its acquisition of e-Learning solutions provider and long-time strategic business partner, Planet Productions Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The newly purchased assets and staff will now operate as a subsidiary of viaLanguage called viaLearning. Most of the Planet Productions team will remain intact including Caleb Blodgett, co-founder and president. "We believe the acquisition will bolster our global e-Learning services. Combining viaLanguage's technology and global language translation and cultural adaptation skills with Planet Productions' expertise in instructional design and creative multimedia development, we expect to deliver solutions that will enhance our clients' multinational workforce training and education needs," said Chanin Ballance, chief executive of viaLanguage. "We are very excited to join viaLearning and help customers facilitate the evolution of their next-generation global e-Learning environments," notes Blodgett. "Both viaLanguage and Planet Productions are companies that are committed to customer success, so it's a great fit." viaLearning will continue working with businesses such as Nike, HP, OHSU, The Standard and Mercer. viaLearning will support rapid, custom and mobile training and specialize in customer education, sales and channel training and compliance training programs. "A globally dispersed employee base can be a daunting task and viaLearning's goal is to reduce challenges and costs," adds Ballance. viaLanguage's 2009 Success About viaLearning Press contact: |