Italy's Pirelli S.p.A. Selects Element K for E-Learning Programs; Element K's Courses To Be Used by Pirelli Employees Worldwide

    ROCHESTER, N.Y.--Dec. 11, 2001--Element K, a leading provider of e-Learning solutions for information technology and business skills training, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Pirelli S.p.A., the Milan, Italy-based holding company with core businesses in energy cables and systems, telecom cables and systems, and tires, to provide the company with e-Learning courses for its enterprise-wide learning management system (LMS).
    More than 3500 Pirelli employees worldwide will utilize Element K's Office Productivity Library in both English and Italian. These libraries cover such popular business software as Microsoft Access(TM), Excel(TM), Office 2000(TM), Outlook(TM), PowerPoint(TM), Windows 2000(TM), and Internet Explorer(TM).
    "Using Element K's best-in-class content is part of our commitment to developing a quality e-Learning experience for our employees worldwide," said Dr. Marco Rosetti, project leader for e-Learning for Pirelli Corporate. "And, equally important, Element K responds quickly to our needs - so I know we will look to them for more content in the future."
    "Pirelli is truly a multi-national corporation, well-known for innovation and technology, and well-respected for their commitment to professional skills and resources," commented Andy Green, Director of European Sales. "This agreement reinforces Element K's presence in the global e-Learning community."

    About Element K

    Founded in 1982, Element K is a leading provider of e-Learning solutions for information technology and business skills training serving Fortune 1000 companies, universities, government organizations and individuals. A pioneer in IT training, courseware development and e-Learning, the company's Web site (www.elementk.com) offers subscribers in 144 countries 24/7 access to more than 800 online courses on a wide range of IT and business topics. These include office productivity, design and media, computer programming, Web development, databases, hardware networks and operating systems, Cisco internetworking and telephony, as well as e-business, project and business management, and workplace safety. Element K's integrated online solutions feature instructor-led online courses, self-paced tutorials, a comprehensive reference library and dynamic interaction with experts and peers. The company also hosts an online learning environment integrated with a powerful learning management system. More information on the company can be found at www.elementk.com.

    About Pirelli S.p.A.

    Pirelli S.p.A. is the holding company that owns and manages three core businesses: Pirelli Energy Cables and Systems, Pirelli Telecom Cables and Systems, and Pirelli Tires. The company and its core businesses together employ nearly 40,000 people in more than 22 countries. Pirelli S.p.A. is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange.