London, 13/03/2024 – Kortext, a global leader in digital learning solutions, and Eduvos, a pioneering South African education provider, have joined forces to transform the accessibility and affordability of textbooks for students.
Kortext eTextbooks have been made available through Govtek Technologies, enabling Eduvos students to study anytime, anywhere and on any device. In addition, Kortext’s cutting-edge smart study tools offer a range of features designed to enhance the learning experience.
This collaboration aligns with Eduvos’s strategic mission to embrace technology and provide students with flexible learning opportunities, whilst also making a positive environmental impact by selecting eBooks as a more sustainable option.
“We are delighted to embark on this partnership with Eduvos. This initiative demonstrates our shared commitment to enhancing the student learning experience through the provision of flexible, affordable content married with cutting-edge digital solutions.” Simon Mavin, Chief Revenue Officer, Kortext.
“We are excited to partner with Kortext to offer our students a more affordable and sustainable way to access their course materials, and to support students to have everything they need to learn in one place on their digital student portal. This partnership is part of our ongoing commitment to providing our students with the best possible learning experience which keeps up with digital transformations.” Dr Mia Beyleveld, Innovative Learning Solution Specialist, Eduvos.
“Govtek Technologies, a leading South African company at the forefront of educational technology, proudly partners with globally renowned innovators like Kortext to bring cutting-edge edtech solutions to higher education institutions such as Eduvos. Through this strategic alliance, Eduvos students gain access to Kortext textbooks, elevating their learning experience with premier academic resources. Govtek’s collaboration with Kortext underscores its commitment to providing top-tier educational solutions tailored to the unique needs of the South African academic landscape, empowering students with world-class learning opportunities.” Ravi Govender, Managing Director, Govtek Technologies.
The alliance between Kortext and Eduvos, providing seamless access to high-quality learning materials online, will empower students to develop future-facing skills in readiness for the world of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
About Kortext:
Kortext is a global leader in digital learning and student engagement solutions. Our smart study platform, Arcturus, gives institutions and their students a gateway to five million eBooks and digital resources from over 4,700 publishers. In a significant enhancement of Arcturus, Kortext Premium — a suite of next-generation AI-powered study tools — leverages the capabilities of GPT-based technologies on institution-approved content. For more information, please visit: kortext.com.
About Eduvos:
Eduvos is one of South Africa’s largest independent higher education institutions with 12 campuses nationwide. It offers over 20 internationally recognised qualifications across four faculties: Applied Science, Commerce and Law, Humanities, and Information Technology. The institution’s focus is on providing students with flexible learning opportunities, enabling them to thrive in their future careers. For more information, please visit: eduvos.com.
For media enquiries, or further information, please contact:
Robin Gibson
Kortext Director of External Affairs
Email: robing@kortext.com
Phone: +44 7764412568
