Why should I purchase a Virtual University Appliance instead of purchasing an E-Learning Management Software package and installing it myself?
 

 
  Complete end-to-end E-Learning software packages can be very cumbersome to install and configure. In addition, there are many elements in E-Learning that must be integrated together to make an effective solution. Understanding and integrating these various elements can take time and also can be expensive. A single turn-key solution based around industry standards and best practices can get you started much faster. The turn-key appliance comes pre-configured with a Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Content Management System (LCMS), eCommerce, Exams and Quiz Server, Evaluations/Appraisal Server, Discussion and Chat Server and a Course Builder Tool for creating and Importing content.
 

 

 

Why Select the Virtual University Appliance?
 

Enterprise-Class LMS functions at fraction of the cost?


The Virtual University Appliance is based on the very same technologies and standards found in Learning Management Systems implemented in the largest and most complex global enterprises. These technologies are proven and standards are battle-tested. The VU Appliance offers more function and scalability than systems costing ten times more.

Low cost of entry


Low initial one-time purchase price allows you to introduce a full-featured LMS to your organization without significant on-going license fees or subscription fees. With the Virtual University Appliance, there is no need for additional hardware procurement or enterprise licensing. Everything is conveniently included in the box.

Fast implementation time


Implementing the Virtual University Appliance is streamlined and efficient. The System allows you to be up and running behind-the-firewall enterprise with a your specific branded environment in just a few hours - This is faster than any ASP can deliver. We guarantee this or you can return the product and get your money back.

Low Risk


With a fast implementation timeline and a low cost of entry, you can use the Virtual University Appliance to effectively implement a top-of-the-line Learning Management System with little risk of budget or delays. If you decide to make the move to a bigger box or your own custom hardware configuration, either at your site or another hosted environment, your experience in the Virtual University Appliance will significantly shorten the time required to get you up and running as you will be familiar with the interface. Further, there is nothing to migrate - just copy your data into the upgraded Virtual University Appliance.

Hosted Dependability


If you host your Virtual University Appliance with us, you leave the hardware maintenance and monitoring in the capable hands of our data center team. We take care of all your concerns including reasonably guaranteed up time, security, bandwidth availability and global accessibility. If you host it behind your own firewall, you can be assured that the appliance can be monitored, upgraded, backed-up and secured with ease since all e-learning elements are on the appliance and can be backed up easily.

 

Our Guarantee!

 

We are very confident in our product's capabilities and that is why the Virtual University Appliance has a 90-day money back guarantee. Its features, functions, scalability and ease of use provide advantages extending to all roles in the enterprise. The VU Appliance offers more function and scalability than systems costing ten times more. It is customizable and easy to roll out. In short, we believe that it is the highest value LMS/LCMS solution available anywhere. The "Price to feature/performance ratio" is exceptionally high because we have combined a rich feature set, high performance and scalability with a very low cost of ownership.

 

All prices in US dollars. All payments and credit card charges are in US dollars. Software upgrades are immediately available for download after purchase in the U.S. International orders require one business for processing. Please allow up to five business days for shipment of hardware. Shipping is ONLY applicable to hardware.

 

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