With an explosion in the use of collaborative tools for business and the rise of mobility, today's workforce must be able to learn continuously, whether this is to improve performance in the workplace or to prepare for career progression.

The CrossKnowledge Learning Suite is a next-generation "learning portal" - customisable, social, and mobile. It allows the participant to access all learning activities in one place: learning paths, eLearning resources, messages from a mentor, groups or communities, RSS feeds, etc.

It is also possible for an organisation to add specific messages, such as updates on the new training programmes available, that are tailored to the profile of the learner. The learning portal is designed to be flexible and easily configured without any special technical knowledge.

The new version of the CrossKnowledge Learning Suite is firmly directed towards social learning. With "My Discussions" a powerful micro-blogging tool inspired by social networks and adapted for the learning sphere, the CrossKnowledge Learning Suite is the only platform on the market that allows the animation of exchanges within the training path.

For the learners, this possibility of interaction reduces the feeling of isolation outside of the training room, allowing them to exchange with their peers and the trainer throughout the duration of the training. The "My Discussions" functionality puts the trainers back in a pivotal role, allowing them to be in direct contact with learners and to facilitate group discussion from a distance.

"This functionality will accelerate the move towards blended learning, breaking down any reservations that a trainer may have", says Steve Fiehl, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at CrossKnowledge Group.

Committed to providing a high-quality learning experience, even from a mobile device, CrossKnowledge has worked on the portability of its solution on the most popular tablets, PCs, and smartphones. To achieve this, the portals have been ergonomically adapted for the various formats. Increased portability will bring better performance, faster opening times, and optimised display on Android 3.0 and iPad, the most sought-after formats in Europe.