Rockwell Collins Aviation Services Selects Arthur Andersen's Virtual Learning Network To Provide Learning Management System Solution

October 10, 2000

Atlanta - Arthur Andersen's Virtual Learning Network announced today that it has been selected by Rockwell Collins Aviation Services to provide a learning management system to support delivery of a broad range of performance support and learning solutions to a global audience. Collins Aviation Services Technical Operations group chose Arthur Andersen's Virtual Learning Network after a rigorous evaluation period extending over six months. They looked for an outside vendor who could provide an existing off-the-shelf solution which would support an extended global value chain, facilitate achieving operational excellence and which could be implemented rapidly.

Virtual Learning Network's learning management system solution will provide a broad range of capability for Collins Aviation Services including management and delivery of learning products and services including self-paced learning, instructor facilitated learning, performance support, assessments, and competency management. The system will also provide data mining and management of information to meet the needs of the organization.

"We think this a true breakthrough in supporting the entire eLearning Value Chain," said Arthur Andersen partner Steve Roden. "Our Virtual Learning Network team will be helping Rockwell Collins Aviation Services achieve the goal of providing their customers with a one-stop-shopping experience for total learning solutions through an easy to use and integrated, web-accessible system". In the future, the new system will also permit Collins Aviation Services to provide branded solutions, tailored to specific customer requirements.

Arthur Andersen's vision is to be the partner for success in the new economy. The firm helps clients find new ways to create, manage and measure value in the rapidly changing global economy. With world-class skills in assurance, tax, consulting and corporate finance, Arthur Andersen has more than 77,000 people in over 84 countries who are united by a single worldwide operating structure that fosters inventiveness, knowledge sharing and a focus on client success. Since its beginning in 1913, Arthur Andersen has realized 86 years of uninterrupted growth, with 1999 revenues over $7 billion. Arthur Andersen is a business unit of Andersen Worldwide.

Arthur Andersen's Virtual Learning Network provides business and industry with comprehensive, flexible learning solutions tailored to performance needs and goals. These solutions combine quality courseware, a leading-edge delivery and learning management system, development of competency frameworks, and support services focused on performance improvement. Virtual Learning Network offers an extensive library of interactive multimedia content from leading courseware developers in four critical areas: Finance and Accounting; IT Skills for Professionals and End Users; Management, Supervisory and Employee Development; and Sales and Marketing. Virtual Learning Network also provides support services to help clients integrate Web-based learning into their overall training objectives. Companies that want to learn more about Arthur Andersen's Virtual Learning Network should visit our website at http://www.aavln.com, call 8002784871, or email aavlninfo@arthurandersen.com