Southwark Council Collaborates with Infosys to Provide Digital Learning Platforms for Residents, Colleges, and Schools
Infosys (NYSE: INFY) has announced a collaboration with Southwark Council to launch its digital learning platform, Springboard, providing free access to digital education for borough residents, colleges, and schools. The three-year initiative aims to enhance digital literacy and employability skills across communities. The platform offers content on digital learning, emerging technologies, and life skills through partnerships with curriculum providers and educational institutions. Following successful deployments in Brent (2021) and Sandwell (2023), which have attracted over 50,000 registered users accessing more than 10,000 courses, the program focuses on universal digital literacy, supporting digitally engaged communities, and boosting entrepreneurship.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY) ha annunciato una collaborazione con il Consiglio di Southwark per lanciare la sua piattaforma di apprendimento digitale, Springboard, offrendo accesso gratuito all'istruzione digitale per i residenti del quartiere, le università e le scuole. L'iniziativa triennale mira a migliorare l'alfabetizzazione digitale e le competenze di occupabilità nelle comunità. La piattaforma offre contenuti sull'apprendimento digitale, le tecnologie emergenti e le competenze di vita attraverso partnership con fornitori di curriculum e istituzioni educative. Dopo i successi a Brent (2021) e Sandwell (2023), che hanno attratto oltre 50.000 utenti registrati con accesso a più di 10.000 corsi, il programma si concentra sull'alfabetizzazione digitale universale, supportando comunità digitalmente coinvolte e promuovendo l'imprenditorialità.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY) ha anunciado una colaboración con el Consejo de Southwark para lanzar su plataforma de aprendizaje digital, Springboard, que ofrece acceso gratuito a la educación digital para los residentes del distrito, universidades y escuelas. La iniciativa de tres años tiene como objetivo mejorar la alfabetización digital y las habilidades de empleabilidad en las comunidades. La plataforma ofrece contenido sobre aprendizaje digital, tecnologías emergentes y habilidades para la vida a través de asociaciones con proveedores de currículum e instituciones educativas. Tras los despliegues exitosos en Brent (2021) y Sandwell (2023), que han atraído a más de 50,000 usuarios registrados que acceden a más de 10,000 cursos, el programa se centra en la alfabetización digital universal, apoyando comunidades digitalmente comprometidas y fomentando el emprendimiento.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY)는 Southwark Council과 협력하여 디지털 학습 플랫폼인 Springboard를 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 지역 주민, 대학 및 학교를 위해 무료 디지털 교육 접근을 제공합니다. 3년 기간의 이 이니셔티브는 지역 사회의 디지털 리터러시와 고용 능력을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 합니다. 플랫폼은 교육 과정 제공자 및 교육 기관과의 파트너십을 통해 디지털 학습, 신기술 및 생활 기술에 관한 콘텐츠를 제공합니다. Brent(2021)과 Sandwell(2023)에서의 성공적인 배포 이후, 이 프로그램은 50,000명 이상의 등록 사용자와 10,000개 이상의 과정에 대한 접근을 제공하며, 보편적인 디지털 리터러시, 디지털 참여 커뮤니티 지원 및 기업가 정신 증진에 중점을 둡니다.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY) a annoncé une collaboration avec le Conseil de Southwark pour lancer sa plateforme d'apprentissage numérique, Springboard, offrant un accès gratuit à l'éducation numérique pour les résidents du quartier, les colleges et les écoles. Cette initiative de trois ans vise à améliorer la littératie numérique et les compétences d'employabilité dans les communautés. La plateforme propose du contenu sur l'apprentissage numérique, les technologies émergentes et les compétences de vie grâce à des partenariats avec des fournisseurs de programmes scolaires et des institutions éducatives. Après des déploiements réussis à Brent (2021) et Sandwell (2023), qui ont attiré plus de 50 000 utilisateurs enregistrés accédant à plus de 10 000 cours, le programme se concentre sur la littératie numérique universelle, soutenant les communautés numériquement engagées et stimulant l'entrepreneuriat.
Infosys (NYSE: INFY) hat eine Zusammenarbeit mit dem Southwark Council angekündigt, um seine digitale Lernplattform Springboard einzuführen, die kostenlosen Zugang zu digitaler Bildung für die Bewohner des Stadtteils, Hochschulen und Schulen bietet. Die dreijährige Initiative zielt darauf ab, die digitale Kompetenz und Beschäftigungsfähigkeit in den Gemeinden zu verbessern. Die Plattform bietet Inhalte zu digitalem Lernen, aufkommenden Technologien und Lebenskompetenzen durch Partnerschaften mit Lehrplananbietern und Bildungseinrichtungen. Nach erfolgreichen Implementierungen in Brent (2021) und Sandwell (2023), die über 50.000 registrierte Nutzer anziehen konnten, die auf mehr als 10.000 Kurse zugreifen, konzentriert sich das Programm auf universelle digitale Kompetenz, die Unterstützung digital engagierter Gemeinschaften und die Förderung von Unternehmertum.
- Free digital learning platform deployment expanding to new region
- Strong user adoption with over 50,000 registered users across previous deployments
- Extensive course offering with more than 10,000 available courses
- Strategic expansion of successful existing program from Brent and Sandwell councils
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This initiative, while socially commendable, has minimal direct financial impact on Infosys's bottom line or stock value. The Springboard platform's expansion to Southwark follows similar deployments in Brent and Sandwell, which collectively reached 50,000 users - a modest figure relative to Infosys's global scale. While these programs enhance corporate social responsibility and local presence in the UK market, they primarily serve as reputation builders rather than revenue generators.
The strategic value lies in potential long-term benefits: cultivating future talent pools, strengthening UK government relationships and positioning Infosys for future public sector contracts. However, the immediate financial impact is negligible for a company of Infosys's size (
Infosys Springboard digital inclusion platform to support residents gain critical digital and employability skills
Southwark Council has created a three-year strategy to support digital inclusion across all its communities, delivered alongside the council's wider strategic framework. The council believes that access to the internet, a device, and the skills to go online should be considered the fourth utility, no different from gas, water, and electricity.
Springboard is Infosys' flagship digital learning platform designed to empower people, communities, and society with skills to be successful in the 21st century. The platform features content spanning digital learning, emerging technologies, and life skills. Collaborating with curriculum partners, non-profits, and a global network of leading educational institutions, Springboard is led by a team of experts who are truly invested in equipping the residents of the borough with the right tools and resources to participate in society and the digital economy.
Infosys Springboard will help Southwark residents acquire new skills and enhance employability, supporting individuals, communities, and businesses alike. In particular, it aims to be available to everyone for free to help increase digital literacy across the board and ensure nobody is left behind. The platform will also support digitally engaged communities by making devices and digital assets available to those who need them.
The announcement follows a successful 2021 deployment of Springboard in Brent, which sought to tackle the digital skills gap and boost employability post-lockdown. Succeeded by
Following the success of Brent and
- Digital Literacy for All: The platform will be freely accessible to everyone, promoting digital literacy and ensuring that no one is left behind.
- Supporting Digitally Engaged Communities: Springboard will make devices and digital assets available to those who cannot afford them, fostering digitally engaged communities.
- Boosting Entrepreneurship and Business Services: Entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses can enhance their services through digital efforts.
Dionne Lowndes, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Southwark Council, said: "Partnering with Infosys to bring the Springboard platform to Southwark is a significant step towards realising our ambitious three-year digital strategy. The initiative will not only empower our residents, but local businesses too, with vital digital skills and resources. By enhancing this kind of accessibility and fostering innovation, we are working to enable our community to thrive in an ever-advancing technological world."
Thirumala Arohi, Executive Vice President and Head – Education, Training and Assessment, Infosys, emphasised the importance of upskilling and reskilling. Arohi said: "Empowering individuals, entrepreneurs and small and medium sized businesses through digital efforts is a key focus for Infosys. Our collaboration with Southwark Council will help provide essential digital skills for individuals who can't afford them, fostering digitally engaged communities. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to digital education and look forward to seeing a positive impact on Southwark's residents and businesses as they embrace new opportunities and innovations."
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