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KNIPL SWOT Analysis

1. Largest online supplier to BIFS sector over a quarter of a million persons trained since May’05 when online training guidelines of IRDA were issued.

2. Conducted over 6 million online tests for the same.

3. Robust software and software systems developed, tested and operated in tough Indian Infrastructure conditions.

4. Deepest penetration of training and assessment online in India- over 800 locations.

5. Achieved economies of scale due to in house development of softwares, E-content, and sharing the above economies with clients thus reducing price of 1 hour online training to 10% of what was available 2 years ago and the same ratio of reduction compared with offline training. For assessments, this reduction has the potential of reducing costs to 1% of onsite/online assessments offered by others. There is a kind of Moore’s Law which seems to operate in online training and assessment.

6. In tune with current technical developments for e.g., software platforms with asp.net framework, database oriented learning objects, latest SCORM standards, UNICODE specifications for all languages including Indic languages , seamless delivery on/ from handheld devices.

7. Developed very strong statistical base for insurance industry for India, Asia, Takaful. This has led to formation of BIFS statistics and analytics division which supports development of learning objects.

8. Analytics for ULIPS, all LI Co’s products has led to development of product knowledge tests for all major insurance products available in Indian market place; this database is updated weekly and is capable of making product knowledge assessments with 24 hours notice in English and 72 hours notice in other INDIC languages. The manner of making test oriented text oriented assessments is to make them small screen/mobiles compatible. Restricting each question to 150 characters and thus making them sharp.

9. The above methodology has been seamlessly deployed for sending and receiving information from handheld devices at approximate cost of Re. 1 per SMS, the data can be accessed from servers as well as fed into them. For e.g., enabling financial planning advisors to report in data through handheld devices, the development of this technology has the possibility of making a major impact on timeliness and cost of reporting.

10. 1^st in India to develop multimedia multi-INDIC languages (12) E-content for basics of life insurance (Mapped to IRDA/III IC-33 syllabus). Proactive work already on for the “new” syllabus to be applicable from 1st Nov 2007.

11. Seamless delivery of content and online assessment on handheld (mobile) web-enabled devices.

12. 1^st to develop and introduce CFP/AFP compatible courses online.

13. Over 2 dozen modules on LI, GI, Broking under preparation to be available by Nov/Dec ’07.

14. E-Koaches for mutual funds, other NCFM certifications under preparation to be available by Nov/Dec ’07.

15. A substantive E-learning library (KNI-DLR-Digital Learning Resources) for BIFS sector compiled with India, Asia, and global focus. It comprises relevant news, articles, E-books, E-book reviews; Slide presentations Web-Enars e.t.c. It is a priceless resource for learners, SME’s, Trainers. It relies on the best resources like Wharton-Insurance and pensions, Geneva organization for research in economics of insurance, various sites of regulators, research sections of re-insurers like Swiss Re, Munich Re, and other leading websites.

16. Training materials developed in e-form available in CD format as well this could be especially useful for trainers (more so for INDIC languages.

17. Strong Ops and Tech support capability- Already specialized for various Insurance Co’s.

18. In tune with international, futuristic developments in E-Learning and M-Learning.

19. Established reputation for a good quality, Cost effective supplier of E-learning services.

20. Dedicated software development and customization team for LMS,TMS , OLTS, and e-content, the team comprises of over 50 professionals, with PhD’s M.Tech’s, system engineers, MBA’s , Analysts and Junior analysts, Ops Support personnel. The age profile varies from early 20’s to 60’s thus combining the latest with the experienced.

21. Uptime close to 100%, excellent TAT (turn around time).

22. Strong service orientation and partnership mentality.

23. Dedicated to cause of quality, mass education.

24. Strong motivation of problem solving rather than product orientation.

25. Ability to offer Software and E-Content as a service (SAECAS) – as an ASP and as also for unbundled services.