Drake International, Cito and Caveon Come Together To Form Secure, Online Test Delivery and Program Management Company
Innovative combination of technology and expertise creates the industry's first secure, High-stakes, digital testing solution for organizations of all sizes.
Association of Test Publisher's Innovations in Testing Conference, Orlando, FL - Feb. 6, 2006 - Drake International, Cito and Caveon Test Security announced today the formation of a new joint venture - KRYTERION(TM), Inc., to provide secure, High-stakes, online digital testing solutions.
Since the Internet was first used to extend the reach and convenience of testing, the ensuing challenge has been to maintain a high level of test security. Through the collective effort of these industry veterans, that challenge has finally been addressed.
The uniqueness of KRYTERION's secure, online testing solutions stems from the individual strengths of its founders. Caveon, the market leader in test security, brings leading-edge test security technologies. Drake International, who founded Drake Prometric, the first computer-based testing company in the IT industry, adds a long history of test delivery and a legacy of testing innovations. Based in the Netherlands, Cito, provides a wealth of online testing deployment technologies and a valuable global perspective.
"The market is ready for the next leap in test deployment technologies," said David Foster, CEO for KRYTERION. "Tests delivered over the Internet have been around for some time, but security for such testing has always been an issue for High-stakes assessments attached to important decisions like education choices and employment selection, as well as certification and licensure. Through the combination of the online test delivery technologies from Cito and Drake, and the security expertise of Caveon, we are in a position to provide uniquely flexible and secure testing solutions to our clients," continued Foster.
The New KRYTERION Solution:
KRYTERION is a secure online digital test delivery and program management company offering a higher level of test security than has been available until now.
"Our philosophy is inherently customer oriented," added William Dorman, Executive Chairman at KRYTERION. "We can assist virtually any organization to enhance the security of their current or future testing and certification programs, whether new and small or large and worldwide."
Whether through its own resources or via its strategic partnerships KRYTERION offers a variety of services including:
Test Delivery: Webassessor(TM)
Webassessor is a complete testing tool for all program management, Test Takers and other end users. Through a powerful, highly secure and easy-to-use interface, Webassessor allows program managers to take control of their testing and certification programs. For example, Webassessor users can enhance the security of their online tests with the exclusive use of Caveon Real Time Data Forensics(TM) technology. In addition, program managers can manage and make real-time updates to test items and test forms without incurring additional fees, deliver tests in multiple formats whether proctored or not, access their test and program data anywhere, anytime and create robust reports for detailed analysis.
"The current version of Webassessor is powerful, but it is just the beginning," said Bert Ysveld, Chief Operations Officer for KRYTERION. "As we continue to integrate more of Cito's item bank and test bank technologies into Webassessor, customers will see a greater set of options for professional and large-scale secure test development and delivery."
Security
Through its strategic partnerships with industry leading organizations, KRYTERION now offers enhanced security services including: Caveon Web Patrol(TM), Caveon Data Forensics(TM) and Caveon Security Audits(TM).
"Caveon has always been on the leading edge of test security," commented Cyndy Fitzgerald, responsible for Client Services at KRYTERION. "Now we are enhancing the proven online test delivery and program management features found in Webassessor. Combined with the technical enhancements provided by Cito, our online test security will be second to none."
Testing Network, Test Development & Marketing Services
"Partnerships drive our business," stated Pam Cabalka, Business Development for KRYTERION. "Though strategic partnerships, with the best in the industry, we will provide a broader range of services for our clients."
Through these partnerships, KRYTERION provides its clients with the tools and solutions they need to manage a wide spectrum of test development activities. In addition, through its relationship with Drake International, KRYTERION is able to provide its clients with access to the established network of Drake Authorized Testing Centers throughout North America and around the world. These partnerships even assist KRYTERION clients with the challenges of marketing and promoting their testing programs.
"This is an exciting time to be a part of the industry," remarked Quinn Sutton responsible for Marketing at KRYTERION. "The coming together of these three highly regarded organizations to create KRYTERION and tackle one of the last great challenges in test delivery marks a quantum leap forward in the High-stakes, computerized testing industry."
About Drake International
Using a partnership approach to deliver measurable results, Drake optimizes a company's profitability applying a blend of flexible staffing, permanent recruitment and technology solutions. Using innovative strategies Drake reduces costs, increases revenue and customizes HR solutions including outsourcing of non-core business functions. For more than 50 years, Drake International has helped businesses in North American and around the world solve productivity problems and recruit the best people.
About Caveon Test Security
Caveon is a high-growth, test security consulting and technology company offering prevention, detection, and remediation services aimed at test fraud and theft. In addition to consulting services, Caveon has developed patent-pending technologies, called Caveon Data Forensics(TM), which analyze test data for signs of cheating and test theft. Caveon offers test security solutions for clients in the education, information technology, healthcare and financial services industries. For additional information go to www.caveon.com.
About Cito
Cito, located in Arnhem, Netherlands, is one of the world's largest and most respected testing and measurement agencies. Cito develops and delivers tests and examinations that assess educational and professional achievements. Cito conducts research on innovative tests and assessment instruments, such as the computer adaptive tests and competence assessments. Cito offers advice and training and conducts research on the quality of education. All these activities are carried out for schools, for international, national and local authorities, and for private companies at home and abroad. Cito is a founding member of the International Association for Educational Assessment. For more information on Cito, please visit www.cito.com.
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