In September 2000, Norwich University became acquainted with mGen, Inc. as a direct result of a white paper evaluation they were performing for the U.S. Air Force. The white paper included the evaluation of Learning Management Systems (LMS) as well as an architecture that would be capable of scaling to service personnel worldwide. Norwich determined that the mGen Enterprise solution was the optimal tool and architecture to best achieve this goal.

In December 2000, Norwich entered into a partnership with mGen to deploy mGen Enterprise on the Norwich campus as part of its own distance learning program. Norwich had been engaged in distance learning training for over five years, so in order to transition it's existing LMS to mGen Enterprise, mGen trained key Norwich personnel on the system and the mGen Production Suite. As a result of the training Norwich received, mGen Enterprise was online within two weeks of the contract award. Meeting this short deadline was critical, since Norwich's upcoming holiday break period only allowed for certain amount of time to perform system updates or transitions.

Today, mGen Enterprise is being used to train federal, state and corporate personnel around the country in various Norwich led training initiatives. As the system grows it will serve the residents and civilian learners throughout the world.

"At Norwich University, we have spent many years testing and utilizing different Learning Management Systems (LMS). With our experience in designing and delivering courseware to the National Guard Bureau, we've identified the necessary elements that are needed from a LMS in order to support our courses. mGen has provided us with an LMS that is sturdy, scalable, automated and able to quickly integrate into our existing infrastructure."

Wendy Fadden
Director of Special Projects