RM Technology has been confirmed as Avantis Education’s latest platinum partner, which means the supplier of technology and services to the education sector can provide virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) to its UK and Ireland customers for the first time.
Awarded under the Avantis Assured partner programme, the accredited status means RM Technology customers now get access to the complete ClassVR solution, the VR/AR system designed for education.
Alistair Hayward, chief revenue officer, Avantis Systems, said: “We develop education solutions that make the impossible, possible, and actively seek out partners who share this vision. RM is deep-rooted in education which aligns perfectly with our own GTM strategy and makes it a great partnership. Based on our combined capabilities, we’ll be delivering increased value to customers, especially multi-academy trusts looking to embed AR/VR into edtech strategies.”
Jason Tomlinson, managing director RM Technology, commented: “RM is backed up by a range of educational and technology partnerships which add strength and depth to our solutions. As the positive impact of VR/AR in education is increasingly recognised, now is the ideal time for us to expand our technology portfolio to provide a VR/AR solution that is designed specifically for teaching and learning.”
He added: “The longstanding pedigree of ClassVR in this space, underpinned by extensive training and support from Avantis, makes this a strategic technology vendor partnership for us, and we’re excited for the future.”
ClassVR made its RM debut at the RM Starflight Academy 2.0 launch. Hosted at Oakley Vale Primary School in Corby, in June, and led by astronaut-teacher Mike Mongo, the event used ClassVR and space-themed resources to create an immersive learning experience and motivate students.
The four-week programme designed by RM Technology and SaxaVord Spaceport provided year 5 pupils with interactive and inspiring resources centred around space education.
