eFront - Refreshing eLearning

We have updated module certificates to include phplivedocx functionality. You can see more information here

eFront is now available in 39 languages! You can download languages packs from the languages page. Machine language files maybe have grammar or other problems. We encourage the community of our users to help us to improve these files.

We have updated our modules for version 3.5.4. New module versions follow display improvements of the platform. You can find them here. You can also find the previous ones for v3.5.3 users.

The eFront team is proud to announce the availability of eFront version 3.5.4 This new version brings exciting new functionality and a lot of improvements. Many features that where originally planned for 3.6 where finally incorporated into this ... [More] release. All known bugs have been fixed in the current release. Moreover, important performance improvements have been applied, making this the faster eFront ever. So, go grab it and start upgrading (backing up first as always ;)) Changelog for this version: • All visual items are now moved to Visual Settings option on admin • Ability to modify the header/footer the same way one creates new content boxes • Ability to add your own favicon • Unified appearance for external and internal interface • Ability to hide sidebar images or boxes images (throughout the system or only on the index page) • Added a direct shopping basket icon for every lesson on the catalog • Added an option to show the catalog condensed when you have a big number of lessons • Refresh (or Control+F5) now keeps the current page of the user • Several improvements on ecommerce walkthrough to improve the end-user shopping experience • Core improvements on speed for systems with many or big lessons/courses • Two way mapping between users. When you map user1 with user2 now by default user2 is mapped to user1 • New question-time option for questions [Note:This option works only on one-by-one tests] • Much improved random test generator with the ability to set a desired duration for a random test or select questions from multiple categories • Option for only-forward tests (you cannot return to a previous question) • Detailed feedback per different answer on questions • Support for Drag-and-drop questions • Improved path row with a new option to return to your lesson list • Added search capabilities in tests' questions for professor • Fixed issue with displaying large prices • Fixed annoying artifact in search box when using IE6 • Copying tests fixes • Literally hundreds of smaller additions and fixes [Less]

eFront is becoming one of the most popular learning management system in the world, as the network of partners is expanding on an increasing pace the last 4 months. As a result, Epignosis has already appointed 17 VARs in 14 countries, 5 continents! ... [More] More specifically, eFront is currently distributed by local representatives in the US, Argentina, Australia, UK, France, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Russia, Poland, Greece, India, Singapore and Egypt. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity and welcome to our global VAR network our new partners: Liquid Knowledge Group (US) MLAKedusoln LLC (US) e-ABC (Argentina) Dgroup Consulting (Australia) e3vision (UK) e-learning solutions (France) Elsa24.de (Germany) Prestin (Poland) Abbris (Russia) Will keep you updated with more info regarding the new partners that will very soon join our VAR network, facilitating even more the distribution of eFront to worldwide organizations (US, Mexico, Canada, Germany, Turkey, India, Norway…to follow) Thanks for your support so far! [Less]

The eFront team is proud to announce the availability of eFront version 3.5.3 You can get the release here This release introduces many new features and brings a wealth of bug fixes and improvements, the vast majority of which were proposed by ... [More] the community: you! The changelog for the new version follows: === Version 3.5.3 build 3893 === • Added group keys to community Edition • Admin sets auto-logout time for users • Performance enhancements when displaying courses/lessons list • Tests pending for correction are now easy to manipulate • "Digital file library" option does not display in administration if there aren't any shared files • GZ handler is now set to enabled by default • magic_quotes_gpc setting is now mandatory to be disabled • Fixed issues with tests performance and memory utilization • Updated API. Operations for create lesson, add course to user, delete course from user, return user courses and catalog. • Applied visual fixes to personal messages, as well as a bcc option • Added default exception handler • Fixed on-line users synching in sidebar • Deleting a lesson while users are inside is handled correctly • Fixd issue during tests upgrade that messed settings • Fixed issue not being able to add questions when there is a "content" filter • Added distinction between mandatory and recommended php settings • Fixed issue with custom student type breaking the unit completion • Removed safe_mode recommendation • Added check for session.save_path setting • Various surveys fixes • Fixed bug in adding forum to all lessons. • Fixed bug in "use none" cms page. • Fixed problem with issued certificates during upgrade. • Added Brazilian Real in currency choices. Fixed selectbox option for IE. • Currency symbol order customizable from locale settings • Fixed bug with lesson completion conditions • Corrected dates in previous day,month,year choices in system reports • Popup window in uploading logo does not close any more in order to check changes • Fixed problem in switching betwwen mapped accounts in professor • Show error message when there is an exception in upload file popup • Fixed bug in online users after switching between mapped accounts • Disabled activate status icon link in surveys when end date expired • Fixed downloaded zip files becoming corrupted when gz_handler was enabled • Added "empty content" note to the student's control panel when a lesson is empty • Fixed not being able to continuingly enabling/disabling files. • Numerical logins are now allowed • Added build number to footer • Added questions randomization based on content in tests • Inactive users login fixed • Fixed bug in reporting for users not in current lesson • Fixed future dates issue • Fixed memory overusage during restore • Available languages now show only active ones • Added active users filter in statistics • Fixed loosing current lesson when sidebar opens late • Fixed future announcement bug • Fixed login issues for inactive users • Several additional currencies • Over 100 additional fixes and improvements [Less]

What an event! Intense timeframes, multiple meetings, overlapping attendance on the stand and great fun! I really believe we did a great job as a team and worked well to achieve the unofficial "Most Talked- About Company" award. And lets not ... [More] forget the dance of century, on stage with Thanos and those beautiful Polynesian grass skirted girls! However, apart from the self congratulatory emotions I must say that the event contained a staggering number of Fortune 100 companies and C level executives who may not have the technical buying power but certainly have the internal needs and therefore influence, in other words they are the internal customer for IT. I fervently believe Epignosis is building a good reputation in the US now, its the 2nd CLO event and clearly we were recognized by some and welcomed by others. Commitment to the industry and these high profile customers is a key action at this stage of our development and go-to-market plan. We must be seen and heard at all levels starting from the top so that when our network of VARs is selling they are met with confidence. It was clear from the CLO that the market is growing, developing and open. Our competitors have had a head start but by no means blocking entrance for us and perhaps even paving the way for the next gen platform of which we are. It was commented many times that our Features and Benefits far out weigh many of the others and if there was any way they could switch to eFront they would there and then! We met with VARs too. Both from the technical and content standpoint, which is healthy mix to extend the reach from all sides and we will be perusing them with equal vigor. VARs will be the weapon of choice to increase the sales delta as rapidly as possible as they are keen to leverage our understanding, easy to use next generation platform. Thank you to all who participated and supported us! Andrew Hughes [Less]

Epignosis will participate to the Chief Learning Officer Summit 2009 that will take place in the Sawgrass Golf Resort & Spa, Ponte Vedra, FL from 1-3/4/2009. See here. The aim of the CLO Summit is to provide the CLO executives the opportunity to ... [More] interact with pioneering providers of technology solutions and services, geared entirely to the needs of the CLO. In this context, Epignosis was invited to present its flagship product "eFront" to the CLO Summit, attend the conference sessions to keep informed on the latest developments in the eLearning business, implement new strategic partnerships and pursue business opportunities in the pioneering US eLearning industry. [Less]

The call was quick and the stakes were high, eFront was shortlisted for the eLearning bid of a SriLankan Airlines. The team comprising of George Kalfas, eFront Sales Manager and Sakis Papangelis, Technical Director, Epignosis was mobilized ... [More] immediately. Taking into consideration the large number of requests for partnerships from neighboring India, made it logical to also visit this great country, as well. Of course Solo Gateway, the flagship product of the group could not be missed out on a venture to an area where small businesses - the main target group of Solo - are counted in millions, so Georgios Glinos, Solo Gateway Sales Manager was to follow along. Since there was little room for Solo to prepare for Sri Lanka, the team was initially split and while the eFront team were supporting their bid in the uproar of Colombo, Georgios visited Mumbai (Bombay), where he met with teams of Tata Communications a member of the Tata Group, as well as Reliance Globalcomm, a member of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group The two teams joined up in N. Delhi, where the took the chance of a sunny Sunday to also pay a visit to one of India's marvels, the mausoleum of Taj Mahal. The week started off with marathon meetings with local eFront partners Deeksha Systems and newly agreed C2 Workshop, as well as many other potential partners for Solo and/or eFront. Tuesday continued with meetings with @Soft Services that we had met in Patras as well as e-learning giant NIS Sparta, another member of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group Tuesday evening was concluded with the celebration of Georgios's 35th birthday and then Wednesday was sightseeing day until we had to part with that charming and welcoming country. [Less]

The call was quick and the stakes were high, eFront was shortlisted for the eLearning bid of a SriLankan Airlines. The team comprising of George Kalfas, eFront Sales Manager and Sakis Papangelis, Technical Director, Epignosis was mobilized ... [More] immediately. Taking into consideration the large number of requests for partnerships from neighboring India, made it logical to also visit this great country, as well. [Less]