Draper, UT - December 5, 2000 - Learnframe, the leading developer in KnowledgE-Commerce and e-Learning infrastructure technologies, today announced that they have recently expanded the functionality of its courseware connections with NETg, a global leader in e-Learning solutions. To meet the expanding capabilities of such alliance partners, Learnframe is constantly upgrading its technology and expanding the large catalog of courses launched, tracked and scored with Learnframe technology.

Learnframe's learning management system, the Pinnacle Learning Manager (PLM), will now integrate with NETg's Business and Professional Development courses, which include coverage of management, communication and project management topics. This integration expands course compatibility between Learnframe and NETg, enabling every course offered by NETg to be managed by Learnframe's PLM. 

"NETg's full range of e-Learning solutions center around flexibility," said Clint Everton, Vice President of Strategic Development for NETg. "Extending Learnframe's Pinnacle Learning Manager compatibility to include NETg business and professional development courses - in addition to our broad technical course portfolio - brings greater e-Learning choice and flexibility to the market." 

The continuing alliance between NETg and Learnframe allows both companies to focus on enhancing customer options with additional innovative product solutions.

"The fact that NETg chose Learnframe for this new connection attests to the success of past integrations," said Mike Memmott Sr., Chairman and CEO of Learnframe. "We look forward to continuing to do business and expanding relations with NETg in order to better serve our customers."

About NETg
NETg, a subsidiary of Boston-based Harcourt General, Inc. (NYSE: H), is a leading developer of e-Learning solutions. The company has a portfolio of over 1,000 courses in several languages, covering professional IT, desktop and personal development skills and serves over 4,000 customers worldwide. NETg's key differentiator is the emphasis it places on the instructional design of its courses, using strict development methods and a unique course framework based on proven learning techniques. NETg courses are also based on an innovative course architecture - The NETg Learning Object (NLO) - that facilitates completely relevant, targeted and flexible learning. The company leads the industry with such innovations and offers customers a full range of e-Learning solutions incorporating Internet services. NETg is committed to developing e-Learning that can be used to create timely, relevant and personal learning experiences that increase productivity and have a positive impact on company performance. For more information contact Hailey Kuhn at hkuhn@netg.com or 800.265.2063, or visit www.netg.com.

About Learnframe
Learnframe (www.learnframe.com) is the leading provider of KnowledgE-Commerce™ solutions, e-learning infrastructure technologies and services for large and small enterprises, government agencies, learning providers and Internet businesses around the world. For more information, please contact Kimberly Stilson at kstilson@learnframe.com or 800.738.9800. Visit www.learnframe.com for product and company details.