Vikas Joshi Among Top 10 E-learning Movers And Shakers Worldwide

Online, January 28, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Harbinger Group, the global software company headquartered in Pune (India), is proud to announce that it's Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Vikas Joshi has been named in the prestigious World List of Top 10 e-learning Movers and Shakers.

Currently in its fourth year, the annual list of Top 10 e-learning Movers and Shakers represents the top ten most influential people in the corporate e-learning sector.

It honors those individuals whose contribution and influence on the online learning industry as a practitioner, commentator, facilitator and thought leader have been remarkable.

"I'd like to congratulate Vikas Joshi on being named on the World list for the first time, principally in recognition for Harbinger's activity in the US market. With five new entries in the World list, the corporate learning technologies world is definitely undergoing rapid change along with the development of new learning delivery technologies and growth of social media influence," said Bob Little, one of the world's leading writers and commentators on corporate learning technologies and the figurehead behind the determination and publication of the movers and shakers' lists.

In his career of more than 20 years as the Chairman of Harbinger Group, Vikas Joshi pioneered and introduced the concept of interactivity in eLearning by launching Raptivity, the award winning rapid interactivity builder tool. It was his vision that inspired the global market for interactivity software. Under his leadership, Harbinger has been able to position itself as a creative and innovative technology company with open and vibrant culture and global identity.

Sharing his thoughts on his selection in the Top 10 list, Vikas Joshi said," I am honoured by this recognition. With it also come huge expectations and responsibilities. I have always been inspired to contribute to the eLearning community and this acknowledgement has encouraged me further to help make eLearning simple, engaging and innovative for users."

Harbinger Group's eLearning products have shown phenomenal global appeal and have users in 55 countries today. The Group believes in creating value for its customers by enabling them to build interactive and visually appealing elearning courses and interactions that will have lasting effect on learners.

About Vikas Joshi

As the Chairman and Managing Director of Harbinger Group, Vikas Joshi leads an international organization building cutting-edge technology products and services. He is an expert speaker at various e-Learning events and conferences across the globe. It is under his leadership that Harbinger emerged as a software services provider to several technology companies across various verticals along with emphasis on research, development and innovation.

One of Vikas's patented inventions led to Raptivity, the world's first rapid interactivity builder, which makes e-learning, presentations and websites engaging and fun. Other products include YawnBuster, aimed at enhancing audience involvement; TeemingPod, a social interaction platform; Elicitus Content Publisher and Offline Content Player.

Recognized as a Thought Leader in Learning Technology in a global Who's Who published by US-based TrainingIndustry.com in 2007, Vikas has spearheaded Harbinger's leadership in that space.