NexTech AR Solutions Corp (OTCQB:NEXCF) (NEO:NTAR (FRA:N29) has announced that EdTechX, the augmented reality company’s virtual education solution built on Microsoft Azure, has achieved “co-sell ready” status, meaning NexTech can work with Microsoft sales teams to fulfill customer needs.
EdTechX combines enterprise-scale video streaming, integrated assessments, augmented reality holograms and data analytics, enabling educational institutions to transform traditional learning and event formats into valuable digital experiences.
“This exciting milestone gives our EdTechX solution significant scaling opportunities as we gain access to Microsoft’s enterprise sales teams and global education customers,” NexTech CEO Evan Gappelberg said in a statement. “The highly coveted ‘co-sell ready’ status will enable us to collaborate with Microsoft on promoting EdTechX as a leading suite of enhanced augmented reality education solutions powered by Azure technology."
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“Augmented reality and education are a perfect marriage. This powerful combination is destined to play a meaningful role in learning environments around the world at a time when AR solutions continue to gain traction in a multitude of industries. We believe our recent steps with Microsoft is just the beginning," Gappelberg added.
The product is currently available on the Azure marketplace and discoverable to millions of customers across 141 geographies. It also provides access to Microsoft’s existing procurement relationships.
Higher education institutes, including Ryerson University, Carnegie Mellon University and Black Student Fund have successfully implemented EdTechX in their daily operating businesses, the company noted.
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