JOENSUU, Finland – July 2, 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.

Procurement process and reasons for selection

The selection of Valamis was made through a competitive public 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 proven track record of delivering impactful learning experiences, made it the ideal choice for Tolletaten.

We are honored to be 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, says Stig Robert Larsen, CEO of Task

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, says Hilde Simenstad, HR-director, Tolletaten.

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.

About Valamis

Valamis is an international technology company headquartered in Joensuu, Finland, specializing in cloud-based digital learning solutions that empower millions of learners worldwide. With offices in the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and India, we extend our partnerships to organizations on every continent. Since our founding in 2003, our mission has been to become a strategic partner in learning and employee development, creating long-term value for our customers. Our clients range from large organizations in diverse industries, including finance and insurance, complex manufacturing, and professional services. Leveraging our deep expertise in design, data science, technology, and corporate performance, we offer transformative learning experiences through our advanced platform, Valamis – Modern Learning Management Platform.