Tracy Capaldi-Drewett, Epic's Commercial Director, commented: "This really is a match made in heaven. Epic's strength in developing e-learning for systems training, combined with QA's extensive track record in face-to-face IT training means we're ideally paced to deliver outstanding blended solutions to the public sector. We expect the partnership to go from strength to strength over the coming years."

Bill Walker, Commercial Director at QA, commented: "QA has provided blended learning solutions for a number of years, supporting bespoke e-learning development from our own internal development capability. Our customers increasingly require innovative virtual learning solutions, and the coming period will see innovations from QA around integrated and collaborative learning, through a range of virtual learning developments. But we also recognise the value of working with trusted best-of-breed partners to simplify the market's engagement with providers. We believe that Epic's track record in the Public Sector, when combined with our own, will create additional value for customers. We will combine our knowledge of the Public Sector to create integrated learning solutions that draw on our respective expertise."

The partnership has already started its first joint project, a major systems training solution for the FCO, blending e-learning with a series of face-to-face workshops. A series of further opportunities are currently being explored with a range of OGC Buying Solutions clients.