Cloud Product Learning and Collaboration Platform
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Diaspark partnered with a leading e-learning company to develop a cloud-based educational platform addressing the limitations of the client's legacy system. The new solution features enhanced web collaboration tools, scalable architecture for up to 2 million users, and improved course and document management. This multiyear collaboration has positioned the client to effectively meet the growing demands of online education and collaboration.
Cloud Product Learning and Collaboration Platform
- 1. A leading provider of online global learning and collaboration platform engaged Diaspark for development of a cloud based product. Industry: Education
- 2. The Client A leading eLearning education company provides an integrated collaboration and eLearning environment for educational institutions. Its clientele includes The New York Times Company, SunGard Higher Education, MERLOT, Wimba, and The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The Business Challenges The client’s existing legacy system was exposed to the increasing demand of a solution that could leverage the capabilities of web 2.0 tools. The paradigm shift towards an environment that supports online learning, social and professional networking and collaboration coerced the application’s enhancement. Diaspark’s Solution Diaspark engaged with the client in a multiyear relationship as a trusted product development partner to help them deliver a robust enterprise level web application. The development followed an offshore-onsite model. Diaspark’s product engineering services team carried out a detailed study of the legacy application to extract critical features that were essential for the product to surmount business problems. Diaspark then migrated the application to a Microsoft approved robust N-Tier architecture for enhanced interoperability, ease in flexibility and product maintenance. The application was also successfully tested over load runner to achieve the desirable hit load requirement. The global learning and collaboration environment was empowered with • Web Portals for individuals, groups, institutions and courses • Cross university collaboration • Document Management • Course management- course announcements, distribution & registration • ADA 508, FERPA, SCORM compliant • Integration of online classroom for offering global learning environment • Assignments distribution, submission, review and grading • Knowledge sharing with chat , forum, Wiki & blogs • Showcase & Publications • Access to Knowledge Repository • Learning Matrix, Rubrics Key Benefits to Client • Scalable architecture that Supports 2 million users with 500 concurrent users • Seamless transition between user portfolios, courses, and web 2.0 collaborative tools • Facilitates assessors to evaluate student achievements and progress at various levels • Alerts to keep the students updated about university events and announcements • Content repository enabling students to access relevant course material anytime
- 3. About Diaspark Incorporated in New York in 1995, Diaspark Inc. is a leading provider of software services and solutions to businesses ranging from mid-sized to global enterprises. The company offers Product Engineering, Business Technology, Mobile Applications and IT Consulting Services across Media, Publishing, Education, Healthcare, Renewable Energy, ISVs, and Online Retail verticals. With quality assessed by CMMI at level 5, and state-of-the-art facilities across the United States and India, Diaspark’s customers leverage an expertly managed Global Delivery Model to help drive their technology driven business models from concept to reality. Globalized features System Admin Collaboration and eLearning Environment ePortfolio My Corner My Portal Batch Import Full text Search NYTKN repository WorkGroup collaboration Advanced Calendar Wimba online Classroom Assignment & Grades Institution • Public • Administration Course • Public • Logged-in Group • Public • Logged-in Wiki File Sharing Forum Chat Picture Albums emails Blog API & SSO E-Commerce Payment Alerts & Announcements