Cell Network and Volvo Cars cooperate in marketing of interactive labor law training program
Cell Network and Volvo Cars cooperate in marketing of interactive labor law training program Cell Network AB and Volvo Car Corporation today signed a cooperation agreement for the marketing and sales of an interactive training program for labor law. "This is an effective and exciting way to make use of the opportunities offered by new technology," says Anders Abramsson of Volvo Cars, who was project manager for the development of the training program. "We hope that the program will be an attractive method for our managers to enhance their expertise in this area." The training program, which was introduced by Volvo Cars at the beginning of the year, has been well received and has also attracted a large amount of interest among other engineering companies. For this reason, Volvo Cars and Cell Network have signed a cooperation agreement giving Cell Network the right to market and sell the training program against payment of a license fee. During 1999, Cell Network and Volvo Cars cooperated to develop an interactive training program in labor legislation. The project was initiated by Volvo Cars after major advantages were identified in using interactive training to increase the expertise in labor-related legal issues among the company's 1,100 managers. The training program is centered around the managers being transferred to an office "somewhere in Sweden." At this office, they have to act in several different situations in coordination with their virtual coworkers. The managers receive immediate feedback regarding their actions. A demonstration of the training program is available at www.cellnetwork.com under "offerings." Contacts: Anders Abramsson, head of Industrial Relations, Volvo Car Components Corporation, Phone +46 31 59 23 88, mobile +46 708 20 70 09 Örjan Edberg, Key Account Manager, Cell Network Göteborg AB, Phone +46 31 722 10 60, mobile +46 739 - 733 060 Arvid Liepe, head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Cell Network AB (publ), Phone +46 8 522 041 85, mobile +46 709 56 51 85 About Volvo Car Corporation Since the first car was produced in 1927, safety has been a core value for Volvo Cars. Over the years quality and environmental care has been added. Volvo Cars' mission is "To create the safest and most exciting car experience for modern families". 28,000 employees worldwide work for Volvo Cars. Production takes place in six countries; Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. In 1999 some 411,000 cars were sold worldwide. The latest car, the V70, has received great response in newspapers, magazines and on TV. Since 1999, Volvo Cars is part of the Premier Automotive Group within the Ford Motor Company together with Jaguar, Aston Martin and Lincoln. The Internet company Cell Network AB (publ) is listed on the OM Stockholm Stock Exchange's O-list and has international operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Malaysia. The Group is a leading Internet consulting company for business development based on new digital media and aims to be one of the market leaders in the world. Customers include General Electric, Telia, Nokia, ABB, Volvo, Telenor, Renault, Saab, Banque Nationale de Paris, Ericsson, Braathens Malmö Aviation, Astra-Zeneca, Procordia, De norske Bokklubbene, Nationalencyklopedin, Svenskt Flyg, Bonnier, Torget (Swedish Post) and Electrolux Home. To subscribe to press releases online, visit www.huginonline.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/17/20000317BIT00450/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/17/20000317BIT00450/bit0002.pdf