OutStart, learning and knowledge sharing software solution specialists, today announces a new partnership with U&I Learning, a leader and specialist in business-to-business eLearning and knowledge solutions. The deal comes in response to a sharp increase in demand for learning and knowledge solutions in the Benelux region.
With over 10 years’ experience implementing some of the largest eLearning projects in Benelux, U&I Learning will offer OutStart’s portfolio of learning and knowledge-sharing products to potential and existing customers, including Vopak and NMBS (The Belgian National Railways).
Commenting on the partnership with OutStart, Francis Declercq, CEO at U&I Learning, says: “OutStart is leading the way in learning, knowledge sharing and collaboration products – partnering with them provides a tremendous opportunity to better meet the needs of our customers. We are now using OutStart Evolution LCMS for our own e-learning developments, and are expecting to be appointed as an OutStart Certified Service Partner before the end of the year. This will enable us to provide strategy, implementation, integration, and content development services with OutStart products for Benelux companies. Combining market expertise and outstanding technology solutions, our partnership delivers solutions that will have a real impact on our customers’ bottom line.”
Peter Nicol, OutStart EMEA VP, says: “U&I Learning’s knowledge and understanding of the Benelux learning and knowledge market is second to none. By combining its market knowledge and superior implementation capabilities with our tried and tested learning and knowledge solutions, we can give Benelux-based organisations the solutions to boost productivity and operational performance as well as deliver real cost benefits.”
About OutStart
OutStart software powers formal and on-demand learning, knowledge sharing and community/expert collaboration solutions that enable knowledge workers – employees, partners, and customers – to perform their roles far more efficiently and effectively.
Customers like Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cisco, Elsevier Health Sciences, ING, Sara Lee, Steelcase, the U.S. Navy, Verizon, AgustaWestland and Unilever rely on OutStart to increase individual and organizational performance, improve knowledge transfer and lower operating costs. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., OutStart has offices throughout the US and Europe and can be found on the Web at www.outstart.com.
About U&I Learning
U&I Learning, founded in 1997, is an important eLearning integrator active in Belgium and The Netherlands. U&I Learning has developed an extensive range of products and services that help companies and public sector organisations to bring the knowledge in their organisations in line with their corporate goals. U&I Learning’s solutions are based on three pillars: easy-to learn content; an optimal integration process with existing solutions and processes; and user-friendly technology. U&I Learning has a very prestigious client portfolio with names such as: VDAB, European Commission, Voka, Technifutur, NMBS, Belgacom, DHL, Alcatel, Arcelor, Aveve, Volkswagen, Interpolis, Dexia, Citibank, Vopak, etc. U&I Learning has its offices in Ghent (Belgium) and Ede (Netherlands). Its staff consists of over 60 experienced employees who are experts in the field of e-learning, education, documentation, graphic design, coaching, ICT and multimedia. More information can be found at www.uni-learning.com.
