Vivid Learning Systems Inc. (fka VVDL)

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Vivid Learning Systems and Imageworks Create Custom Training for a World-Wide Audience

Pasco, WA – December 17, 2008 – Key Technology, Inc. a leader in process automation systems for the food processing and industrial markets needed a cost effective solution to train their world-wide customer base located on six different continents. Relying primarily on in-person, instructor-led product training in the past, Key wanted to deliver an innovative training solution and knew that it was time to take advantage of technology.

To maintain their position as an industry leader and provide value to their clients, Key came to Imageworks and Vivid Learning Systems (OTC:VVDL) in search of a solution. The answer? Rapid development and deployment of customized, online product training. In addition to the design and programming of online courses, Imageworks developed a short marketing demo to build excitement and create a buzz around the new training programs.

Customers around the world now have access to Key’s just-in-time product training with the click of a mouse, saving time, energy and money.

Bill Davis, Director of Service at Key Technology, noted, "Key's commitment to providing high-value, high-quality products and services is exemplified through the introduction of online training for our products. Vivid Learning Systems’ experience and commitment to quality made them the right partner to ensure our customers’ expectations are exceeded. Vivid Learning Systems and Image Works delivered our project on-time and on-budget. "

“We are very excited to announce the formation of a long-term strategic partnership with Key Technology. Our combined experience and market presence in the global food processing industry puts us in a great position to redefine how the industry delivers critical product and safety training. The partnership involves the development of a comprehensive library of web-based product training, as well as co-branding and marketing Vivid’s on-line safety and HR courses. The goal of the partnership is to help food processors reduce training and maintenance costs while improving performance and worker safety.” Matt Hammer, Chief Executive Officer, Vivid Learning Systems

About Key Technology
Key Technology designs, manufactures and markets process automation systems for food and other industries. This technology integrates automated optical inspection systems, specialized conveyor systems, and processing/preparation systems, as well as research, development, and world-class engineering. Their served markets range from fruit, vegetables, potatoes, snacks, cereals, and meat, to tobacco, pet food, plastics, and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical manufacturing.

About Vivid Learning Systems, Inc.
Vivid Learning Systems is a leading provider of online training performance solutions. Established in 1995, Vivid is considered a pioneer in the application and delivery of leading edge computer-based technologies to corporate and government training programs across the country.

Leveraging the significant experience the company has earned in online content delivery, training development and database technologies, and the trust its customers have placed in its ability to produce quality products and services; Vivid has emerged as the “go-to” partner for Training Managers, Chief Information Officers, Compliance Officers and HR Directors.

CONTACT
Christopher Collier
Marketing Specialist
Vivid Learning Systems | imageworks
509-545-9100 x1514
[e-mail]

Key Technology, Inc.:
John Kadinger
Program Manager
150 Avery Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362
USA

Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.key.net



Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Vivid Learning Systems, Inc.'s business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements' that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-KSB for the most recently ended fiscal year.