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Ryerson University Chooses Avanti To Teach Computerized Print Estimating And MIS Solutions To Students
April 12, 2007 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada - Ryerson University's School of Graphic Communications Management (GCM) is pleased to announce that, for the third consecutive year, Avanti has been chosen as the platform to teach computerized print estimating and MIS solutions to students of the degree program. Avanti has donated the software to GCM for use throughout this year's course curriculum.
"Avanti recognized the needs of GCM in educating future printing industry managers," said Avanti president Patrick Bolan. "We really wanted to give back to the industry that has made Avanti one of the largest vendors of Business Management Systems / MIS for printers." This year Avanti celebrates 23 years of providing software dedicated to the Graphic Arts industry.
The system was also chosen in part because of its versatility and scalability. "Using software for educational purposes can pose a challenge for software vendors because of the large number of concurrent users," said Avanti's executive vice president, Stephen McWilliam. "We actually find that students represent a great beta test environment to stress test our software - fortunately, Avanti's software is up to the test."
The choice to use Avanti at Ryerson was no coincidence for the GCM. "Being able to design meaningful lab assignments using real industry-specific application was an important requirement for the GCM program," stated assistant professor Art Seto. Avanti's cutting edge MIS solutions will help give students important knowledge and training needed to become successful in the print industry."
The School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson University in Toronto Canada is the only four-year bachelor degree program in Canada to educate future managers who work in printing, packaging, graphic design, publishing, marketing, and advertising industries.