Intertek buys US software platform PlayerLync for People Assurance arm
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Intertek Group PLC on Thursday said it has bought PlayerLync Holdings Inc, a software-as-a-service-based platform, for an undisclosed sum. Intertek, a London-based quality assurance service provider, said Denver, Colorado-based PlayerLync combines mobile learning, operational support and compliance, content management and people engagement in a single application. The US company will become part of Intertek’s People Assurance business, adding ‘robust’ mobile content management, communication, and offline synchronisation capabilities. Chief Executive Officer Andre Lacroix commented: ‘The acquisition of PlayerLync, a leading provider of high-quality mobile-first training and learning content to frontline workforces at some of the world’s leading consumer brands, strengthens our position as a leader in SaaS-based, technology-enabled People Assurance services. Post-Covid, companies realise that as customer and stakeholder expectations surrounding health, safety and the environment reach new heights, delivering meaningful engagement with their frontline employees is mission critical for business success.’
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