Detailed Case Study:
Industry: Education
Pearson Education’s Leap into Digital Education with Pegasus
Detailed Case Study:
Industry: Education
Pearson Education’s Leap into Digital Education with Pegasus
1 million
student assessments conducted on the platform daily
5 million
students supported globally
$400 million
annual revenue achieved within 5-years in operations
1 million
student assessments conducted on the platform daily
5 million
students supported globally
$400 million
annual revenue achieved within 5-years in operations
Introduction
Pearson Education, a titan in textbook publishing and educational resources.
The Digital Imperative
Era of Transformation
In 2005, Pearson Education foresaw the impending digital shift that threatened to eclipse traditional print media, especially in education.
Vision
Recognizing the need to evolve, Pearson embarked on a mission to digitize their extensive textbook offerings for the K-12 and higher education markets.
Project Genesis: Building Pegasus
Objective
To create Pegasus, a cutting-edge Learning Management System (LMS) that would digitize and globalize Pearson's educational content.
Global Collaboration
Assembled a formidable team of 500 specialists, including 450 engineers, across continents from North America to India.
Innovation and Strategy
01. Enhancing Base Technologies
Leveraged a nascent LMS as the starting point, transforming it into a sophisticated, enterprise-grade digital platform.
02. Technological Frontiers
Pioneering Cloud Deployment
Orchestrated one of the earliest large-scale adoptions of cloud technology in education.
Distributed Database Development
Crafted advanced database solutions for unparalleled data management and scalability.
03. Extensive Partner Network
Collaborated with over 17 educational partners to integrate a diverse array of learning modules, textbooks, and subjects.
Execution: The Making of Pegasus
01.
Architectural Mastery
Developed a robust, flexible architecture capable of evolving with technological advancements and educational trends.
02.
Global Scalability
Designed Pegasus to support a staggering 5 million students globally, handling up to 10,000 simultaneous users.
03.
Code Complexity
Managed an intricate application with close to 3 million lines of code, ensuring seamless operation and user experience.
Impact: Revolutionizing Education
Revenue Surge
Propelled Pearson's digital operations from ground zero to an astonishing $400 million in annual revenue within half a decade.
Digital Transformation
Successfully transitioned Pearson's entire catalog to digital by 2010, setting a benchmark in digital education.
Educational Reach
Pegasus became a cornerstone in digital learning, extensively used by millions of students and educators worldwide.
Impact: Revolutionizing Education
Revenue Surge
Propelled Pearson's digital operations from ground zero to an astonishing $400 million in annual revenue within half a decade.
Digital Transformation
Successfully transitioned Pearson's entire catalog to digital by 2010, setting a benchmark in digital education.
Educational Reach
Pegasus became a cornerstone in digital learning, extensively used by millions of students and educators worldwide.
Financials and Lifecycle
Project Investment
$3.5 million dedicated to TetraNoodle's expertise in developing this revolutionary educational platform.
Project Timeline
An ambitious five-year journey from concept to global deployment.
Conclusion
Pearson Education’s transition to digital learning through Pegasus stands as a monumental shift in the educational landscape.
This venture was not just a technological triumph but a visionary stride, reshaping how educational content is delivered and accessed globally, and cementing Pearson’s status as a leader in the digital age of education.
Testimonial
“Pegasus wasn’t just a project; it was a transformational journey. The expertise and vision brought in by the team were instrumental in redefining our educational offerings and establishing Pearson as a vanguard in the digital education revolution.”
Bill Bilic,
VP, Pearson Education
Conclusion
Pearson Education’s transition to digital learning through Pegasus stands as a monumental shift in the educational landscape.
This venture was not just a technological triumph but a visionary stride, reshaping how educational content is delivered and accessed globally, and cementing Pearson’s status as a leader in the digital age of education.
Testimonial
“Pegasus wasn’t just a project; it was a transformational journey. The expertise and vision brought in by the team were instrumental in redefining our educational offerings and establishing Pearson as a vanguard in the digital education revolution.”
