DigitalThink
Enterprise solutions company (SaaS) model
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | DigitalThink, Inc. (acquired by Convergys) |
| foundation | 1996 |
| location | San Francisco, California |
| industry | Software & Programming |
| products | eLearning Software |
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name = DigitalThink, Inc. (acquired by Convergys) | foundation = 1996 | location = San Francisco, California | industry = Software & Programming| products = eLearning Software|
DigitalThink was an electronic learning (eLearning) company. Founded in 1996 by Umberto Milletti, Pete Goettner and Steve Zahm At one time it was termed a Business Solution Provider (BSP) but would likely be viewed in modern terms as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.
DigitalThink was one of the first eLearning companies to incorporate online mentors and tutors into their offering. A notable accomplishment of the company was to secure a deal with McDonald's corporation to provide McDonald's with a global, web-based training program.
Acquisition by Convergys Corporation
The company was acquired in March 2004 by Convergys Corporation for $120 million, or approximately $2.40 per share.
References
References
- Lelic, Simon. Knowledge Management Magazine, (Volume 4, Issue 6) [http://www.e-learningzone.co.uk/feature7.htm "The future is 'e'"]
- "Welcome internettime.com - BlueHost.com".
- (July 17, 2001). "McDonald's hires Web trainer". Chicago Sun-Times.
- (25 March 2004). "Cincinnati company will buy DigitalThink for $120M".
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