REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF., Apr. 8, 2002 – Saba (NASDAQ: SABA), the leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management (HCDM) solutions, today announced that global online retailer Amazon.com has expanded access to Saba3 Release4 to encompass its entire global workforce. Amazon.com will leverage the Saba platform to continue supporting its operational excellence goals and to add capabilities to manage redundant employee development and communication initiatives across the company.
In May of 1999, Amazon.com deployed the Saba platform across five U.S. fulfillment centers in response to the exploding growth of both its centers and its holiday season sales. The success and value of this learning program resulted in the Amazon.com decision to expand access to the Saba platform across all departments, including Human Resources, IT, Corporate, and International.
Amazon.com will manage employee learning and knowledge exchange by utilizing Saba3 Release4, including Saba Learning, Saba Content, and Saba Dialog. By expanding the use of the Saba platform, Amazon.com can leverage employee development impact on the business metrics of the entire organization, including profitability, quality, productivity, performance, compliance, and safety.
Christopher Elmer, Senior Manager at Amazon.com, said: "Amazon.com is committed to providing the information, skills, and tools required for employee development and to ensure operational excellence."
Amazon.com is currently utilizing the standards-based Saba platform to provide all forms of learning such as instructor-led training, web-based training, self-paced learning content on CD-ROMs, and streaming media titles.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to expand our relationship with Amazon," said Saba Founder and Chairman of the Board, Bobby Yazdani. "By implementing solutions such as Saba3 Release4, Amazon.com can increase its laser focus on what is most important to the company – serving its customers."
"Saba has achieved key milestones," stated Bobby Yazdani, Saba Chairman. "Saba has attained a clear leadership position: we have 200 global customers, referenceability across 10 vertical markets, and offer the most comprehensive integrated Human Capital Development and Management solution in the industry. Saba`s product line leads the market and is mature. The market opportunity has grown tremendously, and the timing is right to bolster our leadership with an experienced industry veteran. Not only does Geno bring proven operational excellence, but also a demonstrated capacity to further Saba`s position as the leader in the industry. I`m going to be working side-by-side with Geno, shaping the vision and strategy, and ensuring Saba`s continued leadership."
"Bobby is one of the most gifted visionaries I`ve ever met," stated Tolari. "His passion for the industry, and leading edge product ideas, has created not only a market, but an extremely strong franchise. I believe I can contribute to Bobby`s accomplishments through continued high levels of customer satisfaction, financial success, and by leading Saba`s talented and dedicated employees through the next phase of growth. I firmly share and believe in Bobby`s vision, and will focus on ensuring its success."
About Saba
Saba (Nasdaq: SABA) is the leading provider of Human Capital Development and Management (HCDM) solutions. Saba offerings include an integrated Internet-based platform to manage learning, content, performance, talent, and collaboration; and related professional services. Organizations around the world rely on the Saba platform to ensure that their customers, partners, and employees have the knowledge and skills required to successfully execute business initiatives.
Among the Global 2000, Saba customers include Alcatel, Telecom Italia, DaimlerChrysler, EDS, Procter & Gamble, Medtronic, Anheuser-Busch, Ford Motor Company, Continental Airlines, General Electric, Cisco Systems, EMC Corp., i2 Technologies, and VERITAS Software. The Saba ecosystem of partners includes Allos, Cisco, Deloitte Consulting, Mellon/Buck Consultants formerly Unifi Network, and SchlumbergerSema.
Saba recently earned the coveted position as the vision and execution leader in a leading analyst firm`s 2002 LMS "Magic Quadrant". Founded in 1997, Saba is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, with offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.saba.com or call (877) SABA-101 or (650) 779-2791.
Saba, the Saba logo, and the marks relating to other Saba products and services referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Saba Software, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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