Mumbai (IN), October 2009 - Learning-solutions provider Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) has announced the launch of its first business vertically focused learning solutions for organizations in the healthcare industry. TIS formally launched this initiative with the appointment of Candida Chandorkar as Vice President - Global Healthcare Solutions, a move from her earlier position as Vice President - ANZ.
With the launch of this specific business vertical learning solution, TIS provides focused consulting and learning solutions to address the requirements of the healthcare industry effectively. According to Candida Chandorkar, "As a consequence of rapid advancements in medical science and technology, this industry is constantly addressing new challenges. Our aim is to partner with healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology organizations in their key initiatives to address strategic challenges that include building a flexible and talented workforce, new technology introduction, and sustainable development.
"We feel excited and confident that our innovative and cutting-edge learning solutions can enable the success of these key initiatives through immersive business simulations for leadership development and process optimization, enterprise applications training for IT implementations, performance optimization solutions, as well as eLearning solutions using the newer formats such as serious games and virtual worlds."
Speaking about the strategic move, Urs Widmer, Vice President, TIS AG says, "We are optimistic that our experience of working with the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors will help us focus on industry-specific innovative offerings. This approach marks a new direction for us, and our plan is to not only continue working with existing markets like Switzerland, but also to venture into other potential markets to help address the ever-increasing need of knowledge in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries."
