Los Angeles-based Alelo , a USC spinout developing foreign language and culture training tools, said this week that it has opened an office in Suffolk, Virginia. Alelo's software uses computer gaming technology to help users learn languages and culture, and is being used by the military for training of troops being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as elsewhere in the world. READ MORE>> ...Tags: The firm said the new office was opened to better serve government customers interested in its products. The new center is in the Virginia Model and Simulation

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Los Angeles-based Alelo, the USC spinout which is developing "serious" games to teach languages and cultures, has scored a contract with the Voice of America. Alelo said Wednesday afternoon that its wholly owned subsidiary, Alelo TLT LLC, has been contracted to develop an interactive, Web-based learning portal for learners of English as a second language. Alelo said the contract calls for using automated speech Financial impact of the win was not disclosed. The win opens a new market for Alelo, whose existing systems have been used for preparing the military for deployment