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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Selects GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS Suite

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA, July 18, 2005 — GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning technology, announced today that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected the GeoMaestro learning management suite to deliver training content and manage enterprise-wide human capital performance for 14,000 of its employees.

GeoMaestro is an Internet-hosted learning management platform that enables organizations to capture, create, manage and share knowledge to improve workforce productivity, accelerate critical business processes, and drive organizational performance. The system centralizes and automates the entire learning management process, making the administration of enterprise learning and development both effective and efficient.

GeoLearning is supporting DHSs new human resources management system, MAXHR. The new system is focused on building a high performing workforce and creating an environment that enhances recruitment, retention and the development of superior talent. The GeoMaestro platform is being used to deliver and manage training and development programs for DHS employees.

In addition to the GeoMaestro learning management system, DHS will deploy GeoLearnings Web-based Class & Event Scheduler to manage traditional instructor-led training. GeoLearning will also provide Internet hosting, security and maintenance services, vendor management, professional services, and 24×7 Help Desk support for DHS employees and administrators as part of the learning services contract.

About GeoLearning, Inc.
GeoLearning is the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning technology. The companys products and services are used by corporations, government agencies and
non-profit organizations to manage human capital development, accelerate critical business processes and drive organizational performance. GeoLearnings software as service model means there is no hardware or software for clients to install. As a result, the companys Web-based GeoMaestro and GeoExpress learning management platforms can be deployed quickly, allowing clients to efficiently manage enterprise-wide learning, development and knowledge acquisition. Additional information is available at www.geolearning.com.

About the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides the unifying core for the vast national network of organizations and institutions involved in efforts to secure our nation. In order to better do this and to provide guidance to the 180,000 DHS men and women who work every day on this important task, the Department developed its own high-level strategic plan. The vision and mission statements, strategic goals and objectives provide the framework guiding the actions that make up the daily operations of the department. Additional information is available at www.dhs.gov.

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