Training is a major endeavour in all modern societies:

• New personnel must be trained to carry out the tasks they were employed to perform;
• Existing personnel must be trained to upgrade or update their skills.

Assessment of the skills and competence of personnel is also important.

Recently the Internet and corporate intranets are being used to disseminate training material and host on-line examinations. Important interactivity is available through the use of simulations, virtual reality, and so-called "Intelligent Tutoring systems"

ASTech's core business is in the provision of products/services to facilitate technical training over the Internet and corporate intranets. We both:

• Assist client companies/organisations to deliver the knowledge of existing subject matter experts (SMEs) over the Internet/corporate intranet.
• Develop content material using our in-house expertise and University/3rd level network.

The key differentiator between ASTech's approach and more traditional solutions is the immersive training element available through the use of virtual labs which allow the trainee to 'learn by doing'. Another important feature of ASTech's approach is the use of vendor-neutral XML and industry standard tools.