D2L, a global learning technology company, is increasing its long-term commitment to India by making significant investments in the development, support operations, and country’s cloud solutions.
The expansion of D2L Brightspace across more of the education industry will be aided by future investments in development and support, talent acquisition, local cloud infrastructure, and plans for an Indian company. In several regions throughout the world, Brightspace is already among the premium learning platforms with the highest rate of growth. It is also NEP (National Education Policy) and UGC (University Grants Commission) compliant to better serve Indian customers. The extension of D2L will allow the 40+ Indian organisations that have already embraced the award-winning technology to find new prospects for growth.
Elliot Gowans, Senior Vice President, International of D2L, said, “We are excited to strengthen our commitment to India as weexpand our mission to improve the way the world learns. “By investing more directly in on-the-ground activities, we are building on a strong basis in the region. We are dedicated to providing outstanding teachers, leading businesses, and enthusiastic learners in India with improved learning opportunities that are mobile-friendly, individualised, and very accessible,” he continued.
D2L is also dedicated to increasing its local operational presence to better meet specific regional demands, speed product development, and support Brightspace’s expansion and uptake in the area. Brightspace, which is fully UGC and NEP 2020 compliant, has a highly responsive design with industry-leading tools for creating and collaborating on learning activities, adaptive learning, assessments, artificial intelligence, quizzes, and video and audio elements. According to D2L, these features can help millions of additional Indians learn in a more meaningful, accessible, and engaging way.
“There are many organizations in India who have already chosen D2L Brightspace, and they are seeing the difference that these platforms and products can make in the lives of learners. With elements like great mobile accessibility and compatibility, engaging content, and personalized learning paths for learners, there is no need to compromise – no matter where or when they choose to teach and learn,” said Rajesh Talpade, Senior Vice President of Product Management at D2L at the formal press meet of their expansion plans.
“Together, with our current and future customers and partners, we can help expand access to one of the best possible learning opportunities, empowering even more learners in India of all ages and abilities,” he added.
