Norwegian Customs

Valamis and Task to Deliver New LMS to Tolletaten

Joensuu (FI), July 2024 - Valamis, a Core Leader on the Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems, together with its Norwegian partner, Task, are proud to announce that the Norwegian Customs Office, Tolletaten, has selected Valamis as their learning management system provider.

The mission of Norwegian Customs is to ensure compliance with the laws and rules of cross-border movement of goods, contributing to making Norway a sustainable, safe, and fair country for both people and industry, well suited for international trade. Operating in a highly digitalized nation with strong ethical standards, Norwegian Customs leverages advanced technology to maintain its solid foundation of knowledge regarding cross-border flows of goods and the actors involved.

The collaboration between Valamis and Task underscores a unified commitment to delivering comprehensive learning and development solutions tailored to the needs of Nordic organizations and the public sector.

The selection of Valamis was made through a public competitive tendering process. This process involved a thorough evaluation of various vendors based on several critical criteria. Specific focus was given to employee training, external user training, managerial oversight, and content creation capabilities.

Additionally, advanced reporting tools for tracking learning progress, completion rates, and user engagement were essential. Valamis stood out for its ability to integrate with existing systems. These factors, combined with Valamis’s proven track record of delivering impactful learning experiences, made it the ideal choice for Tolletaten.

"We are honored to have been selected by Tolletaten to provide our learning- management system. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, scalable, and innovative learning solutions that meet the unique needs of public organizations in Norway. We look forward to a successful collaboration with Task and Tolletaten," says Valamis CEO, Jussi Hurskainen.

“This partnership with Valamis to support Tolletaten's learning and development initiatives is a testament to our joint expertise in digital learning. Together, we aim to create a seamless and effective learning environment that will empower the employees of Tolletaten”, commented Stig Robert Larsen, CEO of Task.

Hilde Simenstad, HR-director, Tolletaten, added, "We look forward to further developing our framework within learning and competence development together with Valamis and Task as our chosen LMS provider. During the procurement process, we conducted a thorough assessment of all bid submissions. Valamis clearly stood out during the process, showing their capability to match our strict requirements, in particular their ability to provide a customized solution to our needs. We are confident that their innovative solutions will enhance our learning culture."

With this new venture, Valamis and Task are excited to bring scalable and innovative learning solutions to Norwegian organizations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development across industries and public organizations.