What’s New
Bluedrop and NGRAIN form partnership to tap US and Canadian Defence and Aerospace Opportunities
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
Bluedrop Performance Learning is pleased to announce that it has executed a strategic partnering agreement with NGRAIN Corporation, a leading provider of interactive 3D equipment simulation solutions that maximize the effectiveness of training programs and maintenance support systems. This partnership will further expand Bluedrop’s offerings, particularly to its growing portfolio of Aerospace and Defence clients in the US and Canada.
Bluedrop will now be offering clients NGRAIN technology as part of its courseware solutions. NGRAIN provides a unique capability that provides unparalleled real-time 3D interactivity on common PCs. This groundbreaking technology allows users to gain valuable hands-on technical experience in a real-life yet non-threatening simulated environment. NGRAIN technology will greatly complement and enhance the work of Bluedrop’s team of learning professionals.
In addition to now being able to embed NGRAIN 3KOs® (3D Knowledge Objects) within its sophisticated learning solutions, Bluedrop is also pleased to be able to assist NGRAIN in providing customized solutions to their established clientele in the US and Canadian Military. Most recently, Bluedrop has secured two contracts to assist the Canadian Air Force in improving its training of aviation and avionics technicians responsible for the maintenance of military airplanes. Bluedrop is currently designing and developing several hours of courseware incorporating NGRAIN interactive 3D equipment simulations.
“NGRAIN is pleased to count Bluedrop as a partner,” says Gabe Batstone, VP, Sales and Business Development, NGRAIN. “Bluedrop is an emerging leader in the development of courseware for Aerospace & Defence, and shares NGRAIN’s commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to its customers. We have no doubt this partnership will prove highly beneficial for both companies.”
Added Bluedrop President and CEO Emad Rizkalla, “What we have here is a truly symbiotic partnership wherein each party gains from the ability to leverage the other’s unmatched expertise in their respective field. Bluedrop is highly committed to pursuing every opportunity to deliver on its promise of becoming the Canadian leader for courseware development in the aerospace and defence sector. This partnership with NGRAIN gives us access to the most respected technology in its space.”