infowerk (bis 2003)
Gründung der Fima “infowerkstatt – multimediale kommunikationssysteme gmbh” Ende 1994 gemeinsam mit A. Zimmermann, H. Lotter, A. Kaltenhauser und H. Gredler, zu einer Zeit in der in Österreich gerade einaml 10.000 Domains registriert waren und das Versenden von Emails auf Unverständnis stieß.
Erfolgreiche Unternehmensentwicklung im Bereich CD-ROM, Internet und E-Learning bis zu einer Unternehmensgröße von 50 Mitarbeitern.
Verkauf der Anteile und Ausstieg aus dem Unternehmen im März 2003.
Geschichte (Engl. Version):
1994
infoWERK Multimedia Communications System Inc. was founded and opens its first office in Schwaz, Austria.
First developments: Quality Management CD-ROM, product presentations, digital slide shows
Founders: H. Gredler, A. Kaltenhauser, H. Lotter, M. Wex and A. Zimmermann
1995
European Union Projects: Took part in the first EU projects Anna Fact and MBA Toolbox
1996
Focus: Business areas EDV, Business and Network Engineering, multimedia-based marketing tools and sales documents
Internet: Internet as additional area of specialization.
Projects: Lista (CH), Hörhager (A), ATP Kastner (A), Juist (BRD), Loos (BRD)
1997
growing interest in infoWERK’s multimedia application
Projects: Tyrolit (A), Zimm (A), Sparkasse (A), Opel Linser (A), Schürzenjäger (A)
1998
Multimedia: First large-scale project for D. Swarovski & Co, nomination for ‘Tirolissimo’
in the category “New Media”
First computer-based training program developed for the Aircraft Industry
Projects: Tourist Office Kitzbühel, bfi (A), Sattler, Adler Lacke (A), Land Tirol (A)CI: Creation of the new infoWERK logo and name.
Number of employees: 9
1999
e-learning: First training programs developed for the aviation branch,
in cooperation with Austrian Airlines (A), Fairchild Dornier (D) and AeronautX (A)
Further projects: Quality Management Software (EFQM), Alpquell (A), Österreichische Sporthilfe (A), Youth Media (infoWERK conceived a multimedia learning portal for Land Tirol Media Center).
Austrian Multimedia Prize Prize for the product “Jewellery stones & components” (developed for D. Swarovski & Co)
2000
Expansion of e-learning area due to growing industry demands
infoWERK wins the Austrian Multimedia Prize in the category: “Informing, Advertising, Marketing.”
(product: “The gluing of Swarovski jewellery stones”)
Further projects: Tiroljob (A), Schlank und Schön (A), Swarovski (A), Augsburg Airways (D)
Opening of 2nd office (Bozen, Italy)
Opening of 3rd office (Telelearning Center in Zirl, Austria)
2001
Setting standards
Development of CMI/LMS: Software for administration of Learning content. infoWERK wins contract with GECAT to develop the training programs for the new Embraer 170 (Jetliner)
Internet: Work flow solutions.
Multimedia: Video, 3D, Sound,…
Nomination for the Austrian Multimedia Prize for the product “Application of Swarovski Textile Products
2002
Marine training: infoWERK begins developing Marine industry training.
Health Education: infoWERK and Tilak found a new company ‘Health Education’ to develop computer-
based training for the public health sector
Relocation of the Telelearning Center to Martinsbühel, Zirl (Austria)
Link & Learn: infoWERK, Austrian Airlines and Fairchild Dornier found the company ‘Link & Learn’ to develop an appropriate state-of-the-art JAR66 Web Based Training Program
2003
Human Factors: infoWERK wins contract with Lufthansa Technical Training for the development of a multimedia-based Human Factors training
JAR 66: infoWERK develops JAR 66 training along with working partners Austrian Airlines and Fairchild Dornier
