SANS Marks 10th Anniversary with State-of-the-Art Solutions for Global Language Learning

North Branford, CT, June 14, 2013 --(PR.com)-- SANS Inc., an established leader in the development of instructional technologies for language learning, including the SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab technology software suite, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month.

SANS’ leading-edge product development, employing elements of both Sony and SANS technology, continues to be focused on alignment with 21st century skills for language learning with tools for real-world education. Both the Sony networked language lab software and the cloud-compatible, SANSSpace virtual language learning platform incorporate functionality to help students increase proficiency by using authentic multimedia content and web resources incorporated into their listening and speaking activities.

As part of the company’s broad product development strategy, SANS has just released a SANSSpace mobile app for iOS® and Android™ tablet devices. Now schools that use the SANSSpace virtual language learning platform or Sony digital language lab technology can give their students more opportunity for anytime, anywhere language learning.

“We can attribute much of our success to the dedication of our sales, marketing, product development and support teams in the U.S. and abroad,” said Ron Remschel, SANS president. “Individual contributions and experience in listening to, understanding, and conveying the needs of language educators and 21st century learners have played a key role in our continued product evolution. It’s very rewarding to learn that a language program has grown or that students have been motivated and are more successful in learning a second language when using our technology,” he added.

Milestones
2003 – SANS Inc. becomes the exclusive worldwide licensor and developer for the Sony Language Learning Technology
2005 – New visual technology becomes part of the Sony Virtuoso and Sony Soloist software suite for American Sign Language and Interpreter Studies
2006 – SANS introduces SANSSpace™ virtual learning environment broadening their applications to include new possibilities for “anytime, anywhere” language learning
2008 – SANS marks 5th Anniversary with growth and advancement in technology for language learning; SANS introduces Version 8.0 of Sony Soloist Software and Sony Virtuoso Software indicative of over 100 feature upgrades and enhancements since introduction
2009 – SANS introduces Version 9.0 of Sony Soloist Software and Sony Virtuoso Software providing enhanced student audio/video recording capabilities
2010 – SANS introduces Version 10.0 of Sony Soloist Software and Sony Virtuoso Software providing efficiencies for file management and lesson development; SANS reaffirms commitment to practicing green operational procedures to share in the process of building a sustainable future
2011 – SANS introduces Version 11.0 of Sony Soloist Software and Sony Virtuoso Software incorporating SANSTalk™ technology with HD audio; SANS increases sales distribution on the U.S. west coast
2012 – SANS introduces Version 12.0 of Sony Soloist Software and Sony Virtuoso Software featuring a new enhanced “E” design instructor interface; SANS introduces SANSSpace Version 6.5 virtual learning platform with advanced virtual comparative recorder
2013 – SANS celebrates 10th Anniversary with continued development of 21st century technology solutions; SANS introduces SANSSpace mobile app for iOS and Android devices

SANS’ future plans include expansion of world-wide distribution and continued development of both networked and virtual language lab solutions that add to and diversify the robust features of the Sony Virtuoso and Soloist digital suite and the SANSSpace web and mobile platforms.

SANS is a leading instructional technology provider for language learning programs – FL, ESL, and ASL. Technologies include the Sony Virtuoso™ and Soloist® digital language lab software suite and SANSSpace™ virtual language learning platform and mobile app. SANS is committed to providing software solutions that address teaching and learning modalities and work within the IT framework of the school or government agency using it. For more information, visit www.sansinc.com or email moreinfo@sansinc.com.

Virtuoso and Soloist are trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Virtuoso and Soloist software incorporate SANS and Sony Technology. SANSSpace and SANSTalk are trademarks of SANS Inc. The names of other companies, products, and services are the property of their respective owners.