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Wednesday February 2, 8:47 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: Futuremedia Plc
Futuremedia Consolidates Strategy and Strengthens
Market Position
Announces Alliance With Bombay Based Tata Interactive Systems To Supply Learning Content
Production Services
ARUNDEL, England, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Futuremedia Plc (Nasdaq: FMDAY - news), a leading provider of web based
integrated learning solutions today announced it's partnership with Bombay based Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) for the
production of its clients' web based interactive learning content.
The design of web-based interactive learning materials is an integral feature of web-based learning management systems and by
working with Tata Interactive Systems, Futuremedia can offer clients even greater innovation, quality and just-in-time effective
solutions.
This strategy allows Futuremedia and Tata Interactive Systems to meet the fast growing demand in the provision of added value
services to organisations considering the adoption of web-based learning management systems and to focus on the launch of
Futuremedia's Internet based knowledge and learning community hub -- easycando.com(TM). easycando.com utilises the
proven technology of Solstra(TM), the learning delivery platform Futuremedia developed together with British
Telecommunications plc (Nasdaq: BTY - news).
Peter Agertoft, CEO, Futuremedia, said: ''We are seeing radical changes in the way businesses both access and deliver their
learning. We believe this strategy will help us to focus & capitalise on this high growth sector. By combining the inherent
strengths of Futuremedia and Tata Interactive Systems we believe we have a compelling and industry leading solution.''
Joe Pelissier, senior iLearning Consultant at Futuremedia said, ''Organisations increasingly look to their suppliers for service &
technology support as an essential part of their strategic web learning solutions. Our experience of working with multi-sited
companies like BT & Ford Motor Co. across different countries has allowed us to develop best practise process for fast &
effective implementation of the clients stated business objectives.''
Sanjaya Sharma CEO, Tata Interactive Systems, said: ''The partnership between our organisations guarantees the speed, cost
and quality of web based production for Futuremedia clients. It also provides our existing content customers a world leading
learning management platform and total support service.''
About Futuremedia
Futuremedia is in the business of providing net facilitated integrated learning solutions to organisations. Futuremedia leverages
existing knowledge and technology such as Solstra jointly developed with British Telecommunications plc.
About easycando.com
easycando.com is a learning community hub for individuals, learning providers and organisations. It provides partners with a
compelling and easy way to research, preview, sell, manage and deliver learning all via their own branded Internet environment.
Easycando removes most of the previous barriers preventing organisations adopting web based learning and associated
administration and information management.
-- Futuremedia can be found on the Web at futuremedia.co.uk
-- Tata Interactive Systems can be found on the Web at
tatinteractive.com
-- A preview of easycando.com can be found at: easycando.com
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements
which involve risk and uncertainty, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors
affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, services and prices, and other factors discussed in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE: Futuremedia Plc
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