In addition to breaking time and space barriers, e-learning encompasses an important feature that other types of education lack, as distance education allows training programmes to be customised to suit the needs of individual users or study groups.

Moreover, being able to rely on digital technologies, the contents deployed through this type of education can be multifarious and more attractive, as a wealth of communication means come into play (pictures, sounds, interactive simulations, etc.).

In Italy, companies have started to understand that training is an investment that plays a key strategic role, especially with regard to economic productivity, as a result of which they are becoming increasingly aware of such a value. Objective data show that using distance learning brings about considerable cost savings.

Furthermore, if we consider the specific needs of company staff who may find it difficult to attend training meetings in out-of-office venues or at times clashing with their jobs, being able to use bespoke online courses is undoubtedly a plus from a practical and organisation perspective, too.

Various solutions are available, such as a mixed method. Indeed, the evolution of this training tool makes it is possible to set up virtual classrooms where each participant can easily interact with both the tutor and the other students. An approach that is fully complementary to conventional classroom sessions. It should be stressed that the increase in broadband connections in Italy is making this tool aver more attractive and accessible by private individuals as well as companies.

Strale Tecnologie e Sistemi firmly believes in this new frontier and its value proposition comprises e-learning products and services delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous mode on an open-source basis, thereby ensuring excellent quality at very low costs. We are also able to manage learning contents, making them readily available and attractive to the students, who will enjoy full interaction with the online course. Another strong point is our ability to provide accurate traceability of the whole teaching process with a view to both holding tests aimed at assessing the students' degree of learning and performing operations on the platform for the purpose of generating statistics and reports, outlining crucial and useful data with regard to service improvement and profitability.