Oslo, March 30, 2009 - Edvantage group, an e-learning company and Managed Learning Service provider, announces today that Getronics, a leading ICT service-provider, is developing a new virtual learning platform to maximise workforce performance and provide employees with the skills and knowledge they need on-demand. The Getronics Virtual University will be developed, delivered and managed using Edvantage group’s Managed Learning Services.
The new collaborative, web-based environment will enhance traditional classroom training and enable Getronics to deliver the
most effective and efficient corporate learning possible. Edvantage group will provide one integrated platform across the
company to support 17,000 employees accessing more than 60,000 courses per year in six languages. The integrated environment
is expected to lower Getronic’s costs by up to 40%. The platform will be flexible, easy-to-manage and support customised and
off-the-shelf content from a range of 3rd party vendors.
Getronics University selected Edvantage group because Managed Learning Services supports their vision of ‘Learn, Meet and
Share’ by providing one integrated solution including technology, content and services from a single vendor. By centralising
agreements, consolidating platforms and reducing administration time, Getronics will provide more benefits to employees and
ultimately to the business
The three year agreement includes:
- Learning Gateway (Learning Management System)
- CourseBuilder (content development tool)
- Hosting and delivery of Getronics bespoke productions
- Hosting and delivery of 3rd party content including over 1,500 courses from industry leading providers such as, Auralog, ILX Group, Microsoft and Skillsoft
- Hosting and delivery of e-learning courses included in Getronic’s Microsoft Software Assurance Agreement
- Data exchange between Learning Gateway and SAP through web services
“Getronics has deep experience in managing corporate wide learning programmes and a clear vision of what they want to achieve
with the newly structured Getronics Virtual University. Through Managed Learning Services we will support their diverse, evolving
needs and we look forward to being part of such an experienced team.” Rene van Someren, Managing Director, Edvantage group,
Benelux.
About Getronics
With worldwide revenue of €1.9 billion and about 17,000 employees, Getronics is the largest ICT service-provider in the Benelux
and a leading ICT-service provider in the world. As experts in workspace management services, datacenter, hosting services
and consultancy, Getronics enables people of large organisations to move forward by releasing the power of information. To
do this, Getronics has a complete portfolio of integrated ICT services for the large enterprise market and works according
to a Global Service Delivery Model ensuring that services are provided for clients throughout the world that are of consistent
quality. Since 23 October 2007, Getronics is part of KPN, the main provider of telecommunication services in The Netherlands.
Contact
Rene van Someren
Managing Director, Edvantage group Benelux
Tel: +31 625180489
Email: rene.van.someren@edvantagegroup.com
Thomas Berglund
CEO, Edvantage group
Tel: +47 92824582
Email: thomasb@edvantagegroup.com
