The award, which is based on revenue growth, breadth of services, and ease of doing business, recognises Edvantage group's ability to assist clients in increasing productivity and performance using SaaS-based eLearning solutions including SkillSoft's portfolio of on-demand content.

"We're very pleased our team has received this award", says Thomas Berglund, CEO Edvantage group. "In 2000, we became SkillSoft's first European partner, and we continue to have a strong partnership, with a 27% increase during SkillSoft's fiscal year 2010. Our partnership allows us to address clients' learning and development needs efficiently and with a high return-on-investment by providing the best possible combination of learning content, technology, and services."

Edvantage group and SkillSoft offerings provide large organisations with high-quality, tailored solutions that address all types of business needs, from ensuring people have the knowledge and skills they need to meet strategic objectives, to providing just-in-time job performance aids. A combination of eLearning resources such as courses, podcasts, online books, leadership programmes, and reference materials are delivered on-demand through advanced SaaS-based learning management systems.

"I am delighted to announce Edvantage group as the SkillSoft EMEA Channel Partner 2010 in recognition of the group's success and long-term commitment in providing SkillSoft's best-in-class eLearning solutions to their customers", says Kevin Young, EMEA General Manager, SkillSoft.