DigitalThink was an

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(eLearning) enterprise solutions company that aims to address the entire range of a corporation’s training and education needs. Founded in 1996 by

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, 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

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) model. DigitalThink was one of the first

eLearning Educational technology (commonly abbreviated as edutech, or edtech) is the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning. When referred to with its abbreviation, edtech, it often refer ...

companies to incorporate online mentors and tutors into their offering. A notable accomplishment of the company was to secure a deal with

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to provide McDonald's with a global, web-based training program.

Acquisition by Convergys Corporation

The company was acquired in March 2004 by

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for $120 million, or approximately $2.40 per share.eLearnity
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* ttp://www.financialexpress.com/news/hyderabad-to-be-digitalthinks-global-development-hub/99867/ Hyderabad To Be DigitalThink’s Global Development Hub
SignOnSanDiego.com , The San Diego Union-Tribune , San Diego Green Guide

Training companies of the United States Software companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area Companies based in San Francisco Software companies established in 1996 1996 establishments in California Defunct software companies of the United States