Ministry of Defence selects CGI to pinpoint e-learning opportunities within armed forces
'This is a very important step in supporting our efforts to drive digital transformation across the Ministry of Defence,' says Colonel Garry Hearn
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected information technology services firm CGI to provide training needs analysis (TNA) at the Defence College of Technical Training, in a move that is likely to lead to the deployment of new e-learning solutions.
The deal comes shortly after Air Vice-Marshal Mark Neal, director service design for Ministry of Defence Information Systems and Services, spoke about how the latest technology - including Internet of Things, analytics, mobile and cloud - is "very much part of the agenda" at the MoD.
Under the terms of the deal, CGI will carry out a four-month assessment of the training given to British Army Signallers, who specialise in networks and telecommunications. The financial terms of the deal haven't been revealed
CGI will look to identify areas of training that could benefit from a more digitally led strategy and the introduction of e-learning.
"We have commissioned CGI to assess the areas of training that can be more effectively delivered via digital channels or blended with our existing approach to provide an improved learning experience," said Colonel Garry Hearn, assistant director of training transformation at Defence College of Technical Training.
"This is a very important step in supporting our efforts to drive digital transformation across the Ministry of Defence and provide world-class training to our armed forces," he added.
Steve Smart, vice president of space, defence, national and cyber security for CGI UK, also welcomed the deal with the MoD.
"We are committed to supporting the Ministry of Defence in the development of new training programmes, enabling it to adapt and modernise training procedures to ensure our armed forces remain among the most highly skilled defence professionals in the world," he said.