E-learning on course for strong growth Using the internet, or corporate intranets, as the medium through which to disseminate learning and knowledge is a new idea for many businesses, and several big names are adopting it enthusiastically. For big, global companies, the internet offers the ability to achieve a consistent approach across the corporation, to cover a wide range of subjects that go a long way beyond the inculcation of IT skills Read Choosing a vendor Finding the right mix Content quality, combined with strong instructional design, should be the hallmarks of the best e-learning systems Traditional learning centres 'Blended learning' is the new buzz phrase The trend towards a mix of online e-learning on the desktop, along with the tried-and tested classroom techniques In-car computing platforms The future dashboard The use of telematics will move on from safety and security systems to multimedia, leisure and convenience applications Nordic information technology Riding the dotcom storms Optimistic in boom times and gloomy in the slowdown, the Nordic countries have suffered the highs and lows of the IT sector. However, recent months have witnessed a more balanced approach