GMS Joins Elite Group of Industry Leaders as Member of MASIE e-Learning Consortium

Columbia, Maryland - GMS, leading provider of expert answers on demand for study, work, and digital home services, announced today it has been accepted for membership in the MASIE e-Learning Consortium, a select group of learning leaders representing some of the largest companies in the world (e.g., Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target, American Express). The consortium was founded to raise the standard of learning and training, and enhance effectiveness through benchmarking, networking, researching, and collaborative projects.

"Membership in the MASIE eLearning Consortium enables GMS to further its commitment to innovation and excellence through collaboration with other thought leaders in the market," notes Wayne Goldstein, GMS' CEO. "We're proud to be a member of the Consortium, and look forward to being valuable contributors to upcoming projects and events."

As a Consortium member, GMS and its customers benefit from industry benchmarking data, as well as important research and field intelligence. "The ability to gain further insight into shifts and trends in organizational learning enables GMS to fine tune product development and the company's strategic direction," adds Goldstein. "It's one more way to keep in touch with our customers so we can continue to deliver award-winning solutions that keep pace with their needs."

About GMS Worldwide

GMS is the fast-growing live expert support provider whose web-based solutions are being deployed by corporate, government and digital home service organizations worldwide. The company's flagship solution, LiveTutor™ provides on-demand answers and support from live certified experts. LiveTutor (formerly Real-Time Mentoring) received CompTIA's 2004 Award for Excellence in Product Innovation. For more information, call 905-286-3800 (CN), 443-270-3147 (US) or visit www.gmsliveanswers.com