News & Insights at CBTL

The latest news, developments and background information on EVOLUTION³ and our understanding of e-learning.

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Easy integration for secure, multilingual learning content

The integration of ReadSpeaker into CBTL’s EVOLUTION³ enables multilingual audio content to be created directly within the authoring tool. This helps international clients such as CLAAS to produce voice-overs that are both accurate and consistent with their brand identity.

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Multilingual features in the EVOLUTION³ production platform

The EVOLUTION³ production platform, through its integration with ReadSpeaker, enables the rapid, secure and flexible creation of audio-enhanced, multilingual learning content directly within the authoring tool. This includes custom sound adjustments, automatic synchronisation of all language versions, and centralised management without duplication.

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AFCEA Trade Show 2026 – Security Meets Innovation

One of the leading trade fairs for security and defence technology took place in Bonn, attracting over 250 exhibitors and 6,000 visitors. The event reaffirmed our strategic focus on modular, secure and AI-powered solutions such as EVOLUTION³.

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CBTL and movingimage bring professional video capabilities to interactive learning formats

Integrating one of the leading enterprise video server solutions into EVOLUTION³ is straightforward. This enables more efficient production, adaptive streaming quality and interactive learning experiences.

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CBTL Integrates ReadSpeaker: Secure Speech Technology for critical Learning Environments

The integration of ReadSpeaker’s speechServer enables secure, natural speech output directly within the protected system, without any external processing. This allows organizations in industry and defense to produce multilingual, accessible audio content efficiently and with data sovereignty.

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CBTL and AFCEA Bonn e.V. – Working together for the future of digital education

We are delighted to be part of the AFCEA community, a network that has been promoting innovation and dialogue in the defence sector for over 40 years. Our EVOLUTION³ production platform fully utilises its strengths in data sovereignty and digital training.

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Critical thinking through didactic excellence

In an age full of information overload and fake news, critical thinking is becoming a crucial skill. Didactic excellence creates learning environments that impart knowledge and at the same time encourage questioning, reflection and independent thinking.

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CBTL at the Training Congress of the German Armed Forces 2025

As the official supplier of the trainer and authoring suite, CBTL played a special role at this year’s congress. A highlight of the event was the presentation on the topic of Critical Thinking.

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CBTL at the BWI Industry Days 2025

At the congress in Berlin, the focus was on discussing digitalisation and empowering the Bundeswehr. As a supplier of the trainer and authoring suite, we were able to gain exciting insights and are already looking forward to next year.

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How do we learn about KI properly?

Our free eLearning programme imparts knowledge with real scenarios, interactive tasks and clear orientation in everyday working life. This will not only keep you informed, but also empower you to take action.

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Digital sovereignty begins with trust

The goal is a sovereign rather than a dependent system. Find out how organisations can use EVOLUTION³ to make their digital learning infrastructure secure, transparent and independent and why the trust of their users depends on it.

Designing learning content securely in the AI age

Why companies should rely on professional authoring platforms now to create safe, comprehensible and future-proof learning content in the age of AI.

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Why training needs more than a budget

In the HR roundtable, Christoph Herold shows why successful training needs clear goals, suitable formats and trust, especially when dealing with AI and a flood of information.

Digital suite for trainers and authors in the Bundeswehr

Efficiency, scalability and user orientation: in the Defence Network, we show how our platform is redesigning the digital training of the German armed forces with a future-oriented authoring suite.

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Gamification and serious games as strategies for motivated learning

How do games make learning more effective? Discover the differences between gamification and serious games motivation and how they increase learning efficiency.

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CBTL wins Bundeswehr tender for digital autor and trainer suite

The EVOLUTION³ platform is revolutionising digital learning with scalable workflows, interactive formats and efficient teamwork. Find out more about the project!

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Accessibility in e-learning – your key to inclusive learning

Make your courses inclusive with EVOLUTION³: Optimal usability, subtitles, alternative texts and flexible design options for barrier-free learning.

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Adaptive learning: The future of personalised continuing education

How does learning adapt to individual knowledge, pace and needs? Find out how adaptive learning systems with AI and personalised content are revolutionising educational success.

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3.15.2 Platform Release: New Features

More efficient communication and interactive learning content: The new “Conversation” function facilitates cross-team exchange and new editing options for FIRST-TRAIN make e-learning even more flexible.

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What is an authoring tool?

E-learning made easy! With authoring tools, you can create interactive and multimedia courses without programming. Read about the tools available and how they can improve learning outcomes.

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The use of FOSS software at CBTL – efficiency, security and expertise

FOSS as the key to efficient software development: Discover how CBTL optimizes your projects through transparent documentation, license security and tailor-made solutions.

CBTL at the Bundeswehr Educational Congress 2024

With innovative authoring tools, gamification and AI, CBTL is setting new standards for the creation of modern, adaptive learning content and accessible educational experiences.

What’s new at CBTL

New tools, innovative platforms and a breath of fresh air in marketing! Find out all about the latest developments in CBTL and how they can make your work easier.

Chaos? No thanks!

Order made easy! Discover how lean methods such as the 5S principles can structure your workplace. Learn now for free in the innovative e-learning course from the Einklang Academy!

TISAX re-audit completed – results available

Highest safety standards confirmed: Discover how our re-audit further strengthens our transparency and reliability in terms of data protection and information security.

3.15 Platform Release: Our new editor FIRST-TRAIN

E-learning made easy! Our new FIRST-TRAIN editor and exciting features in 3.15 make course development intuitive and flexible.

CBTL at the Bundeswehr Congress

We are there again! Experience our latest tools at the Educational Congress, including AI-based learning content and FIRST-TRAIN.

The 3.14 release is here!

Even faster, even more intuitive: our authoring platform offers groundbreaking features such as drag & drop, AI translations and optimized project management.

CBTL at the E-Learning Round Table of Personalwirtschaft

How is technology changing the e-learning market? Discover exciting insights from industry experts and find out how flexible, AI-supported solutions are paving the way for successful learning.

New features in the 3.13 release

Optimize your training courses: Find out how interactive software simulations, integrated image processing and intelligent project management can revolutionize your work with our authoring tools.

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Selection criteria for authoring tools

Are you looking for the perfect e-learning authoring tool? Find out which criteria really count – from the range of functions to information security. Read how to create content efficiently and securely.

CBTL at the EPIC Summit 2021

Data protection as a success factor? At the EPIC Summit 2021, experts such as our CDO Christoph Herold shared exciting approaches to compliance, employee motivation and growth in the digital age.

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Digital transformation and new work

Focus on strategic e-learning: Discover how modern authoring tools such as EVOLUITON³ can drive your digital transformation and perfectly meet the learning needs of your employees.

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CBTL at e-learning round table

E-learning on the rise: How companies successfully introduce digital learning formats, what potential they offer and what stumbling blocks lurk on the way to a sustainable learning culture.

IT security in e-learning

Von Datenschutz bis Verfügbarkeit: Entdecken Sie, wie CBTL mit modernsten Sicherheitsmaßnahmen und dem zertifizierten Autorentool EVOLUTION³ E-Learning-Inhalte weltweit sicher gestaltet.

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TISAX results available

TISAX results: A milestone for CBTL! Find out how we ensure the highest level of information security and what measures we have taken to protect sensitive data.

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Customer feedback

How does feedback make CBTL even better? Read how our customers experience true e-learning with tools like FAST-TRAIN – far more than just a PowerPoint presentation.

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Round Table Discussion

Discover how companies are developing flexible learning concepts and driving digitalization forward in the long term – an exciting insight into current trends and challenges.

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Blended learning: flexibility and interactivity for the training of tomorrow

Flexible formats, clear objectives and innovative tools: this is how companies develop sustainable training strategies that inspire.

Remote-Work WITH EVOLUTION³

Remote-Arbeit leicht gemacht: Mit EVOLUTION³ erstellen Sie E-Learning-Kurse flexibel und ortsunabhängig. Entdecken Sie, wie Teamarbeit und innovative Tools Hand in Hand gehen!