Boston, MA 09/23/2014 (wallstreetpr) – While Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)’s new co-CEOs have already hinted towards their aggressive strategy regarding cloud, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is not lagging behind as well. In fact, Microsoft has been working on cloud since a long time. In order to make the certification exams further accessible to people, Microsoft has decided to harness and make use of the power of cloud. This is a part of company’s certification partnership as well as testing with the education and media company, Pearson PLC (ADR) (NYSE:PSO).
Wider Accessibility put to Test through Cloud
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has made it accessible for the candidates to undertake Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) as well as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) tests through online mode in selected location, thanks to cloud. These exams will be delivered through online proctoring process via cloud. This will enable the candidates to take the tests from wherever they want, office, home or from their desired locations.
Online Proctoring for Beta Period
At first, the online proctored exams will be available in limited sets for the beta period and that too for the U.S. residents only. However, going forward, the company said, that it expects announcing wider accessibility to more people. The candidates, who wish to make use of the beta period, can get the proctored exams at equal price like the on-site exams.
Cloud making things Simpler
In this context, the Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Learning Experiences general Manager, Alison Cunard said that online proctoring caters to the enhanced experiences for the users through increased cloud and mobile based world. The idea behind this is to offer convenience to people.
Also, the CEO and President, Pearson, Bob Whelan said that their company will ensure in delivering the best experience to the candidates, by making the exams widely accessible as well as frictionless.
The introduction of online proctoring is seen in line with the company’s strategy to enhance cloud-based services and products.
