SmartForce, formerly CBT Systems, yesterday unveiled its new electronic learning product in 30 cities worldwide. More than 100 Irish companies, including Eircom, Irish Life and Permanent, Gateway and Kindle Banking Systems, attended the presentation in Dublin, which was broadcast worldwide live by means of a webcast.

SmartForce products are designed to take advantage of the Internet as a method of delivering staff training. The company has created an e-learning destination site, SmartForce.com, which is said to be focused on equipping staff for success in the Internet economy.