Stamford UK, 08 December, 2009 - Edvantage group, an e-learning company and Managed Learning Service provider, announces A & N Media IT Services has successfully
completed the first stage of their new e-learning initiative.
Earlier in the year their overarching Learning & Development strategy had been challenged by the general economic downturn
and the squeeze on training budgets. Two parts of the business were using different versions of Microsoft Office and training
was vital to ensure a smooth migration for the whole business to Microsoft Office 2007. In order to still achieve training
objectives under these circumstances another delivery method needed to be put in place.
Catherine Horner at A & N Media IT Services worked with Bytes Technology Group, one of the UK’s largest software services
and document solutions businesses. Catherine explains, “Our strategy relies on unlocking the potential of the entire team.
We need different methods of addressing development goals aligned to business need, with greater return on development budgets.”
Bytes Technology Group provided a Microsoft Software Assurance Agreement which included e-learning credits. Rachel Lomas,
an e-learning consultant engaged by Bytes Technology Group worked with Catherine to ensure that these were easily made available
to members of the IT Support desk.
Rachel was already aware of the Managed Learning Services that Edvantage group offers and pinpointed the Microsoft hosting
within Learning Gateway (Learning Management System) as an ‘easy win’. Using this user-friendly interface customers are
able to deliver valuable training skills using the Microsoft Office 2007 e-learning library paying purely for content hosted
on the Learning Management System. The portal can then track progress and activity in order to determine ROI.
Feedback on the first phase of the roll out has been very positive:
“The learning interface was good, and the content quality was sufficient without being too bulky”
“Online exercises after the lesson were good”
“The site is accessible and easy to use. I think it is a valid medium”
The next phase of the rollout is due to start in November and should be completed by the end of December 2009.
About A & N Media
A & N Media are part of the Daily Mail & General Trust. They are a leading multi-channel media company encompassing some of
the UK’s most-loved brands. They connect with 60% of adults in the UK alone through their presence across print, online, television
and mobile platforms — nationally, regionally and locally.
Contact
Edvantage group UK
Fiona Calder
+44 (0) 1780 480 475
fiona.calder@edvantagegroup.com
