Appealing CIMs, an add-on to Raptivity

Pratima Harigunani

PUNE: Harbinger Knowledge Products has added 90 more CIMs (customizable interaction modules) into

Raptivity and would be adding more CIM packs in future versions.

On the sidelines of a press conference, where Harbinger announced Raptivity 4.0's release, Vikas Joshi, CMD of Harbinger told CyberMedia News that the company would be exploiting new interactivity areas in e-learning,

computer experience, creation of memorable experiences, instant learning outcomes etc in the new products

that are in the pipeline for now.

"The total 140 CIMs are not separate packs but built-in parts for specific need areas. Till now, they are present

in forms like presentation-oriented training for corporates, technical training simulation, and booster packs that have 35 CIMs. The on-going releases of new products will see some more exciting CIMs in 2007," he shared.

On the side of complimentary services around Elicitus, he informed that while service support might be an

attractive market, Harbinger would cater to it to the extent of custom-specific assignments. Till now, it has

served in areas like e-learning development services, training and MyRaptivity. "Scalability and non-linearity

are issues that demarcate a product and service business and our action in services would be limited to the

extent we can support existing customers and learn from feedback."

While he refrained from divulging further details on future products, he pointed out that high-fidelity online,

immersive, interactive courses and publishing by participation are the new trends in the industry. " Raptivity has taught us that it's hard to develop a simple product," he opined.

The company is present in 16 different verticals. Joshi added that new markets like corrections (Prisons, Jails

etc) have a big potential for training tools. " Total e-learning market is about $ 30 billion with a CAGR of 25 per

cent and tools space is worth $ 500 million. Like the GeoLearning deal that gave us access to government

markets, we would be looking for partners in corrections space too," he said. Discussions for some areas are in advanced stage for now.

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