Last Updated: 2012-03-17

Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.

Company information

Legal Name:   Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
Operating Name:   Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
Mailing Address 200 - 683 - 10 St SW CALGARY, Alberta T2P 5G3	Location Address 200 - 683 - 10 St SW CALGARY, Alberta T2P 5G3
Telephone: (403) 263-8649
Fax: (403) 261-4688
Website URL: http://www.gemini.com

Contact information

Kim Adolphe
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (403) 263-8649
	Fax:   (403) 261-4688
	Email:   info@gemini.com
Stuart Williams
	Title:   Director
	Area of Responsibility:   Manufacturing/Production/Operations
	Telephone:   (403) 263-8649
	Fax:   (403) 261-4688
Carmen Swalwell
	Title:   Director
	Area of Responsibility:   Domestic Sales & Marketing
	Ext:
Pam Hirtle
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Finance/Accounting
	Telephone:   (403) 263-8649
	Fax:   (403) 261-4688
John Wetherhill
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Customer Service
	Telephone:   (403) 263-8649
	Fax:   (403) 261-4688

Company description

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Gemini Learning Systems Inc. (Gemini) has developed a technology- based training tool called SWIFT (SoftWare Intelligent Freeform Training). The company continues to develop new features and enhancements to SWIFT for distance delivery and improved pedagogy through research and development projects, both independently and in joint venture partnerships. Gemini also provides expertise in UNIX and Open Systems for instructor-led training, courseware development, consulting and system administration outsourcing services. COMPANY BACKGROUND AND HISTORY: Gemini was established to provide UNIX and Open Systems expertise for instructor-led, courseware development, consulting, and system administration services. Gemini offers introductory to advanced training courses for UNIX, SUN, AIX, NextStep, C, C++, Motif, Oracle, and object-oriented programming. In 1991, the company began investing in the development of a unique software training tool, SWIFT™ (SoftWare Intelligent Freeform Training) to complement existing services and expand business opportunities. A prototype was completed in 1992, which allowed the company to test the product and conduct extensive market research into the global market potential. In 1993, Gemini and the Alberta Research Council entered into two consecutive Joint Research Ventures totalling $ 1.5 million, not including commercialization costs. SWIFT was launched internationally in 1994. CANARIE Member
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1989
Exporting:	Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS):	541510 - Computer Systems Design and Related Services
Primary Business Activity:	Services
Total Sales ($CDN):	$200,000 to $499,999
Number of Employees:	12

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	SWIFT
Gemini Learning Systems Inc. develops and sells the SWIFT technology-based training tool. SWIFT is a sophisticated adaptive learning environment into which virtually any course content (text, graphics, video, sound, animation and simulations) can be easily inserted. The learning environment is already created in SWIFT, therefore no programming skills are required. Preparing courses for insertion into SWIFT takes an average of 2-8 hours of preparation for every 1 hour of instruction. Gemini actively participates in research joint ventures nationally and internationally, dedicating significant resources to research and development in applying artificial intelligence techniques to training, implementing progressive learning methods and staying cognizant of the latest developments and trends in Open Systems. The company is currently undertaking research to determine the effectiveness of the SWIFT interface for secondary and post-secondary audiences. Gemini entered into an international joint research venture to provide an ISDN link and extension toolkit for SWIFT for distance learning. This is one of only three private company proposals chosen for the Canada-EC agreement for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. Partners include Condat from Berlin, Germany, the European Association for Distance Teaching Universities (EADTU) of De Heerlen, The Netherlands and CITI of Laval, Quebec. Gemini has also been invited to participate in three centres of excellence proposals: Telelearning, led by Simon Fraser University; Technology Based Learning, led by the University of Calgary and McMaster University and Telemedicine, led by the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine.
Product Name:	Swift (SoftWare Intelligent Freeform Training)
SWIFT is a unique Computer Based Training (CBT) development tool which provides an entirely new approach to the development of interactive CBT. SWIFT is the only CBT development tool in the world that porvides an Adaptive Learning Environment, adaptive testing, and implements SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language) an ISO standard. ConnectIT Category Description: TRAINING Authoring Tools ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, SGML, Adaptive Learning Environment, Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Product Name:	SWIFT HTML
This SWIFT HTML course, available in English and French is approximately 14 hours of fully interactive, comprehensive training andexercises. SWIFT will test your knowledge first and then adapt the course specifically to your needs or allow you to surf directly to any topic for easy review. ConnectIT Category Description: Educational Softwares Computing ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, SGML, HTML training, Adaptive Learning Environment, Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Product Name:	SWIFT Internet Course
This SWIFT Internet course, available in English and Chinese (simplified and tradional) is apporximately 12 hours of fully interactive, comprehensive training and exercises. SWIFT will test your knowledge first and then adapt the course specifically to your needs or allow you to surf directly to any topic for easy review. ConnectIT Category Description: Educational Softwares Computing ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, Internet training, SGML, Adaptive Learning Environment, Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (AI)
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT)
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - COURSEWARE
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - EDUCATION AND TRAINING, OTHER
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - SYSTEMS CONSULTING
Service Name:	COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND SERVICES - TECHNICAL CONSULTING
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - ANALYSIS
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - COMPUTER RELATED
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - CURRICULUM DESIGN
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - DESIGN
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - EVALUATION AND VALIDATION
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - METHODOLOGY ASSESSEMENT
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - NEEDS ASSESSEMENT STUDIES
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - PLANNING
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - TRAINING OF TRAINERS
Service Name:	EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES - TRAINING PROGRAM DELIVERY

Market profile

Alliances:

• Sales/Marketing

Strategic alliances:

STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS:

Alberta Research Council - SWIFT has been developed in two joint
research projects with the Alberta Research Council.

Foothills School Division - partnered with Gemini to implement
SWIFT for the purposes of conducting usability studies in a
secondary education environment and provide feedback from
students
and teachers for continued development.

Kenonics Controls Inc. - a Course-Added-Reseller for SWIFT, are
developing a gas measurement course for a client and plan to
distribute the end-user SWIFT course worldwide.

Oracle Corporation - Gemini is a Service Provider for the
delivery of end-user training.

University of Calgary - several professors from the University,
representing different faculties, beta test new releases of
SWIFT and sit on the SWIFT Steering Committee.

GEOGRAPHIC MARKET ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

Gemini is seeking Reseller partners and SWIFT Distributors
worldwide

Value-Added Partners - enhance existing services by implementing
SWIFT as a Total Solution Provider, providing a cost-effective
technology-based training solution to clients or as a Course
Added or Value-Added partner, developing course content for
implementation into SWIFT.

SWIFT Distributors - market the SWIFT (Producer's Kit) or the
expanding library of SWIFT end-user courses, including
WordPerfect
for Windows and Microsoft Word for Windows. Course library
distributors include retail chains, wholesalers or training firms
with an infrastructure in place to manage higher volumes of
product with minimal requirement for product expertise and
support.

SWIFT (Producer's Kit) Distributors will work closely with
Gemini.
An excellent business reputation and compatibility with the
business interests and attitudes of Gemini is essential as is an
established client-base and experienced team of dedicated sales
professionals.

Geographic markets:

Export experience:

• Netherlands
• United Kingdom
• United States
• California
• Massachusetts
• Texas

Actively pursuing:

• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Algeria
• Armenia
• Australia
• Austria
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bhutan
• Brazil
• Brunei Darussalam
• Bulgaria
• Cambodia
• China
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Gibraltar
• Greece
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
• Korea, Republic of
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macao
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mexico
• Moldova, Republic of
• Mongolia
• Montenegro
• Nepal
• Norway
• Pakistan
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Russian Federation
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• Tajikistan
• Thailand
• Turkmenistan
• Ukraine
• Uzbekistan
• Viet Nam
• New York
• Ohio
• Washington