DigitalThink

DigitalThink, Inc. (acquired by Convergys)
IndustrySoftware & Programming
Founded1996
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California
ProductseLearning Software

DigitalThink was an electronic learning (eLearning) company. Founded in 1996 by Umberto Milletti, Pete Goettner and Steve Zahm At one time it was termed a Business Solution Provider (BSP) but would likely be viewed in modern terms as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.[citation needed]

DigitalThink was one of the first eLearning companies to incorporate online mentors and tutors into their offering. A notable accomplishment of the company was to secure a deal with McDonald's corporation to provide McDonald's with a global, web-based training program.

Acquisition by Convergys Corporation

The company was acquired in March 2004 by Convergys Corporation for $120 million, or approximately $2.40 per share.

References

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  2. ↑ "Welcome internettime.com - BlueHost.com" (PDF). internettime.com. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  3. ↑ "McDonald's hires Web trainer". Chicago Sun-Times. July 17, 2001. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Cincinnati company will buy DigitalThink for $120M". bizjournals.com. 25 March 2004.