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TopClass Solution Selected to train Worldwide Sales and Service Organisation

Dublin, Ireland - April 14th, 2004 - WBT Systems, a global leader in Enterprise e-Learning solutions, today announced that Husqvarna, a world leading producer of outdoor power equipment has selected TopClass to train its worldwide distribution network. WBT Systems won the contract in a joint venture with its Swedish partner, Outsmart, following an extensive evaluation period. Based on the results of a successful e-learning pilot in the US market where certified dealers increased their sales by 21% more than non-certified dealers, Husqvarna now plans to implement blended learning to the full enterprise, which includes employees, sales-companies and dealers.

Husqvarna produces high-quality outdoor power equipment with a broad product range including chainsaws, trimmers, hedgetrimmers, blowers, lawnmowers, riders and tractors. Keeping dealers up to speed given the wide product range and the technical nature of the goods is an on-going challenge. “TopClass provides us with a robust, enterprise, scalable solution that we can quickly rollout to our dealer network around the globe” said Mikael Zetterlund, Husqvarna Brand Manager and Project Owner. “Not only are we confident that TopClass can meet our current business requirements, but we are very positive about the flexibility it offers us on a go-forward basis. In the first phase of the project, the plan is to reach 7000 of our best dealers in 18 countries over a three year period. However, if the initial implementation results are anything like the pilot we are prepared to go even faster" added Mikael Zetterlund.

In the first phase of this global implementation, Husqvarna will use the award-winning TopClass solution to deliver and centrally manage all types of training for the sales and service organisation worldwide. “We are delighted to be working with a global leader like Husqvarna, where there is the opportunity to provide so many business benefits through e-learning”, said Louella Morton, Vice President of Global Alliances, WBT Systems. “In addition, we are certain that the TopClass e-Learning Suite, coupled with Outsmart’s extensive consultancy and content-development skills, will provide Husqvarna with a world-class solution”. WBT has a very successful partnership with Outsmart, which includes a number of multinational clients such as Volvo Construction Equipment. “Husqvarna has a real vision of the future potential of e-learning”, said Peter Been, Sales Director, Outsmart, “and working with WBT we can make that vision a reality”.

About Husqvarna

Husqvarna offers one of the world’s most comprehensive ranges of forestry and landscaping equipment comprising products for most applications and for all seasons designed for professional and other demanding users. Husqvarna is represented worldwide through its subsidiaries, partners and 18,000 selected dealers. It is one of the oldest companies in the world and was originally founded in 1689 as a weapons factory. Husqvarna operates in 100 countries with over 4000 employees of whom roughly half are in the Swedish head office and factories. Husqvarna is a member of the Electrolux Group, the world' s largest producer of outdoor power equipment and home appliances. For more information on Husqvarna, click on www.husqvarna.com.

About Outsmart

Outsmart provides results-oriented marketing and training solutions based on its clients’ internal systems and adapted to their unique business requirements. Outsmart helps clients to assure, secure, and apply key competency and to achieve mission-critical learning needs. Outsmart’s team of dedicated media and technology experts, e-learning specialists, and helps companies ensure maximum return on training or marketing investment. Outsmart is the leading e-learning company in Sweden with headquarters in Göteborg and representatives in Stockholm and Malmö. For more information on Outsmart, click on www.outsmart.se.

About WBT Systems

WBT Systems is one of the leading providers of Enterprise e-Learning Solutions in the world. Its TopClass e-Learning Suite™ enables the rapid creation, deployment, and management of knowledge delivery across the enterprise. WBT's implementation experience spans a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, government, and pharmaceuticals in blue-chip companies such as ABB, AHIMA, Alexander Forbes, Basler Insurance, Belgacom, Clinphone, Credit Suisse, Danish Confederation of Trade Unions, Diageo, Dow Chemical, Eurocontrol, Innovatia, Liberty Group, Ryanair, Smith & Nephew, U.S. Department of Defense, University of Chicago Hospitals, Valero and Volvo CE. WBT Systems' e-Learning Suite and LMS are recognised in the leader quadrants of the e-Learning Suite and LMS Magic Quadrant Reports by the Gartner Group.

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