Allied Telesis Revolutionizes Reseller Training with Adventure-Based Learning

Chiasso, Switzerland, September 07, 2010 – Allied Telesis has launched Adventure-Based Learning, a revolutionary way for its resellers and partners to gain experience and training across Europe. Delivered through the new PartnerPortal launched in February of this year, Adventure Based Learning makes training easier, more effective and more enjoyable for Allied Telesis partners and resellers.

Allied Telesis Adventure-Based Learning is a completely new concept in training for resellers. It is a self-learning, interactive program that builds understanding of both the sales process and the solutions that Allied Telesis offers the market. The interactive lessons are far more advanced than today’s e-Learning systems and give the user a completely new learning experience that is not only enjoyable but also far more effective than conventional training methods.

Unlike traditional training methods, Adventure Based Learning is available 24 hours a day, requires no forward planning or pre-booking and offers high levels of interaction alongside virtual scenarios with realistic customer interaction. By recreating customer environments in a virtual world, resellers can build confidence and technique as well as testing out new pitches and ideas.

Christian Schwaiger, VP of Marcom and Vertical Markets at Allied Telesis, commented, “In the fast moving world of customer demands and technology changes, it’s essential for all those in the supply chain to understand all the latest solutions and products that we offer. However, making time for training is both difficult and expensive – this is where our Adventure Based Learning really comes into its own, and why it offers our resellers a genuinely enjoyable way to train on the latest products and solutions. Allied Telesis has always enjoyed a close relationship with the channel and the initial feedback for Adventure Based Learning has been extremely positive.”

Adventure-Based Learning guides users through a systematic process complete with your own virtual coach. The coach helps users learn the sales process and the solutions, and also has access to a library of information. The reseller is then guided to interact with the customers via phone or via a visit, learning all the different skills needed to talk with technical staff, through to the CEO. During the process users earn points, resulting in a certificate to show that they have achieved the recommended level of knowledge on that subject matter.

Adventure Based Learning is available from September and is free for those already signed up to the Allied Telesis PartnerPortal. The PartnerPortal can be accessed at partnerportal.alliedtelesis.com

About Allied Telesis, Inc.

For more than 20 years, Allied Telesis has been a leading provider of networking infrastructure. Today the Company enables delivery of data, voice, and video services to a variety of clients globally. Allied Telesis is committed to innovating the way in which services and applications are delivered and managed, resulting in increased value and lower operating costs. Visit us online at: alliedtelesis.com

Contact Information

Matthew Pennacchio
Ruder Finn for Allied Telesis
Phone: (212) 715-1613
pennacchiom@ruderfinn.com