XStream Software Inc.
Ottawa, ON
Company Overview
XStream Software, a 5x brandon-hall. com award winner, has designed and developed next-generation, 100% programming-free e-Learning, authoring & tracking technologies. RapidBuilder and RapidExam are used for creating interactive Software Simulations, WBT, Presentations, Assessments, and Certifications. Linux Simulator is used to create interactive software simulations for Linux-based applications. Performance Analyzer is used for creating Performance-based Evaluations, which measure, track, and evaluate/test users performance through software simulations created for Windows-based applications. RapidGuide offers next-generation learning by creating 'live', step-by-step, in-application guidance and Show Me simulations.. On the back end, RapidManager provides full tracking and administration capability for RapidBuilder, RapidExam, Performance Analyzer, SCORM, and RapidGuide files, and RapidPortal provides browser-based portal accessibility for complete web-based administration and deployment of RapidBuilder, RapidExam, Performance Analyzer, SCORM, and RapidGuide files.
RapidShare is a web-based communication and collaboration digital workspace. Available to clients as a hosted web solution based on an ASP model, the RapidShare technology enables distributed teams to create secure, interactive shared spaces on the web to bring together information, people, and tools. Users across the enterprise and Internet may simultaneously access and organize information, collaborate on projects, share and manage files/documents, receive and store notifications/e-mails, post notes and messages, participate in threaded discussion forums and text-based chat sessions, keep track of upcoming events and activities, share desktop files and applications in real time, and more.
XStream's products are in use by thousands of internationally known clients representing businesses across all market sectors. Why Xstream Software Inc
- 50% - 75% reduced development time
- ease of use, 100% programming-free with low learning curve but high functionality
- Plug-in free deployment strategy
- export file option to Flash or XML file formats
- 80%-97% file compression & advanced Internet streaming
- Flexible file deployment
- LAN/WAN, Internet, Intranet, Offline or CD-ROM
- Unlimited, royalty-free distribution of content
- competitive price program, volume discounts, group discounts/training
- Dedicated to continuous improvements
- Section 508, SCORM,. x/Major releases, customer service excellence, client feedback
- Professional Services & Custom Software Development
Company Information
Physical Address
200-2280 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1G 4K1
CA
Mailing Address
200-2280 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON K1G 4K1
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: XStream Software Inc.
Number of Employees: 130
CA
About Xstream XStream Software, a 5x brandon-hall. com award winner, has designed and developed next-generation, 100% programming-free e-Learning, authoring & tracking technologies. RapidBuilder and RapidExam are used for creating interactive Software Simulations, WBT, Presentations, Assessments, and Certifications. Linux Simulator is used to create interactive software simulations for Linux-based applications. Performance Analyzer is used for creating Performance-based Evaluations, which measure, track, and evaluate/test users performance through software simulations created for Windows-based applications. RapidGuide offers next-generation learning by creating 'live', step-by-step, in-application guidance and Show Me simulations.. On the back end, RapidManager provides full tracking and administration capability for RapidBuilder, RapidExam, Performance Analyzer, SCORM, and RapidGuide files, and RapidPortal provides browser-based portal accessibility for complete web-based administration and deployment of RapidBuilder, RapidExam, Performance Analyzer, SCORM, and RapidGuide files. RapidShare is a web-based communication and collaboration digital workspace. Available to clients as a hosted web solution based on an ASP model, the RapidShare technology enables distributed teams to create secure, interactive shared spaces on the web to bring together information, people, and tools. Users across the enterprise and Internet may simultaneously access and organize information, collaborate on projects, share and manage files/documents, receive and store notifications/e-mails, post notes and messages, participate in threaded discussion forums and text-based chat sessions, keep track of upcoming events and activities, share desktop files and applications in real time, and more.. Why Xstream Software Inc
- 50% - 75% reduced development time
- ease of use, 100% programming-free with low learning curve but high functionality
- Plug-in free deployment strategy-export file option to Flash or XML file formats
- 80%-97% file compression & advanced Internet streaming
- Flexible file deployment - LAN/WAN, Internet, Intranet, Offline or CD-ROM
- Unlimited, royalty-free distribution of content - competitive price program, volume discounts, group discounts/training
- Dedicated to continuous improvements - Section 508, SCORM,. x/Major releases, customer service excellence, client feedback
- Professional Services & Custom Software Development
AccentureAG EdwardsHaliburton Energy Bank of MontrealAlltel CorpHartford Life Bell Sympatico Allegis GroupHartford Financial CognosAnthem BC&BSHyatt Corp CaterpillarBell SouthIndiana University EDSCase New HollandLife Masters General MotorsChicago Board of TradeMaine Medical Center GilletteCountry Wide LoansMaxim Healthcare FujitsuCommonwealth of Massachusetts Imperial TobaccoDetroit EdisonNokia NovellDeutsche BankNorthwestern Mutual OracleGeneral ElectricNykrerit CapGeminiGMAC InsuranceDupont Quebec Government-GMAC MortgagePrivate HealthCare SAAQU of MichiganRalston Purina CSSTUnisysSABA Federal GovernmentU of MassachusettsSmart Technologies Stats CanDept. Veteran AffairsSolar Turbines DNDUS NavySunguard Financial Health CanadaUS ArmySteelCase Corp PWGSCUniversity of OttawaThe Hartford Insurance Toyota UniversityToshiba USA
Commonwealth I gave much thought to all the accolades I could express regarding the Rapid Builder product. The most succinct is: Buy it and you will never regret the purchase. If you need simulation software that is flexible and comprehensive, this is the product to use. There is other simulation software available but most have a time consuming, complicated learning curve; Rapid Builder is short on the curve but long on features. Many times we users fall under the misnomer that for software to be good it has to be difficult to learn & use; Rapid Builder will blow the socks off this line of thinking! XStreams other strength is their commitment to genuine, thorough customer support. Whether you buy two products (like me) or two hundred, you are treated with sincerity & respect. There is no expiration date on being a valuable customer. Thanks! Jen Mason Computer Aid Inc. Computer Aid Inc. is one of the companies that have submitted an evaluation/business case to XStream and they have given us permission to disclose their company name. Here is their case study:
About Computer Aid, Inc. Founded in 1984, Computer Aid is a strategic IT outsourcing company that provides software development, legacy maintenance outsourcing services, e-commerce, and other Web-related services primarily to Fortune 500-1000 companies. Current clients include Mack Trucks, BellSouth, NationsBank, and CIGNA. Its headquarters are located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and it has over 30 offices and over 1, 300 consultants nationwide. For more information about Computer Aid, Inc., call Melissa Ginocchio at (610) 530-5016 or visit our Web site at www. compaid. com. We have estimated that XStreams software will cut our development time by 60% compared with ToolBook, which we have used in the past. A couple of months ago, I downloaded a trial version of RapidBuilder and designed a screen in it that had previously been done in ToolBook. It took 60% less time to do the screen. We've estimated a yearly ROI of $72, 000!
If you decide to try RapidBuilder and/or any other XStream products, note that I have been thrilled with everyone I've talked with at XStream, including Lynn in the technical support department and Barb, who is a trainer. They both gave me tips on a Friday for the demo I was going to do on Saturday. With their help and the ease of using RapidBuilder itself, the demo was very easy to do, and I completed it in 2 hours. I'm really excited to learn more about the software now that we have purchased licenses.
Offices in Ottawa and India
Contacts
Products
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Performance Analyzer
Performance Analyzer is a unique technology that enables organizations to create, customize, deploy, track, test and evaluate the users performance using software simulations. The developer can capture, append or insert new screens/frames within a simulation as well as import existing simulations already created using RapidBuilder. On the back-end RapidManager captures and records the performance-based simulation metrics. A multitude of built-in reports are available using XStreams back-end administrative management system. Additional report queries can be created using the SQL Server or Oracle back-end database query engines.
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Rapidbuilder
RapidBuilder Deluxe is a software simulation, content, WBT and CBT authoring technology. Unlike screen shot capturing tools, RapidBuilder's continuous capturing methodology is like using a Camcorder; capturing all mouse moves, mouse clicks, screen changes and key board entries at record time. A 100% programming-free interface allows developers to create & customize fully interactive or non-interactive, multimedia software simulations that realistically duplicate the functionality of the 'live' Windows environment. Recorded Simulations can be enhanced using the feature-rich multimedia edit suite RapidBuilder is a 2-in-1 technology for creating CBT/WBT, Softskills & IT Application Simulation Standard Draw Objects and Tools: colour Low learning curve - no programming skills required! SCORM v1.2 and Section 508 Accessibility Compliance Drag & Drop Authoring... Unique Edit Objects: video stage, Flash stage, instruction box, text fields, graphics & animated GIFs, classic menu builder, highlighter, drag & drop, enhanced text validation Button Objects: hyperlink, radio button, check box, progress button palette, gradient fills Create Templates and/or Shareable Content Objects (SCOs) Store Assets & Templates in Resource Editor i. e. audio, video, graphic and template files Import/Export of Text
- language translation
Sound Support including Enhanced Audio Options
- Text-to-Speech (automatic audio)
- 11 different audio options
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Rapidexam
RapidExam Deluxe is an authoring technology ideal for creating interactive, multimedia online exams, assessments, certifications, self-study tests and more. Eleven (11) questions styles are supported including Fill-in-the-Banks, True or False, Multiple Choice, Check List, Match List, Hot Spot, Drag & Drop, Short Answer, Combo Box List, Edit Combo Box List, and List Box List. RapidExam functions independent of RapidBuilder and Performance Analyzer or alternatively integrates well with both these XStream technologies.
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Rapidshare Lms
XStream RapidShare Learning Management System (LMS) Key Features July 2004 XStream RapidShare Learning Management System (LMS) is XStream Softwares powerful, wide-ranging and completely web-based LMS module (within the XStream RapidShare* technology) that can manage all types of online learning content and offline scheduled events. In addition, the system includes optional capabilities for web-based communication and collaboration. *NOTE: XStream RapidShare is XStream's unique web environment and digital workspace that provides access to the following modules:
- Learning Management System (LMS) Module This module enables management of all
types of online learning content and offline scheduled events with optional capabilities for web-based communication and collaboration as part of the LMS.
- Communication and Collaboration Module This module enables clients to use a projectbased
methodology to have distributed or global teams of people access, organize and work jointly on projects 24/7. Each project created consists of powerful capabilities that enable users to instantly share files and documents (of all types), conduct real-time desktop sharing sessions (for online meetings, events, demonstrations, training sessions, web conferences, and more), exchange e-mail, post notes and messages, participate in real-time discussions and chat sessions, and much more. For more information on the XStream RapidShare technology and the specific communication and collaboration capabilities provided, consult the XStream RapidShare v1.0 Technical Brief document. This document may be downloaded (in. PDF format) from XStreams web site at http: //www. xstreamsoftware. com/download. htm, or it may be acquired by contacting XStream at 613-731-9443 or by e-mail at info@xstreamsoftware. com
- Xstream Software Suite
NAICS Categories
Additional Information
541510
U000-Educational and Training Services, U001-Lectures For Training, U002-Personnel Testing, U008-Training/Curriculum Development, U009-Informatics Training, U099-Other Education and Training Services