BRIGHTON, England, Aug. 11, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Futuremedia Learning, a leading e-learning provider and a division of Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY), has won the contract to provide an innovative web-based professional development portal for IMS Health. IMS Health is the leading global provider of business intelligence and strategic consulting services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, and a new client for Futuremedia Learning.
The portal will be an important enabler for IMS Health's Client Services division in implementing its new Professional Development Framework. The portal will help staff to manage their Learning and Development and is being designed to support a blended approach to learning that initially includes:
* Access to and completion tracking of pre-workshop materials
* Registration for a face-to-face workshop (delivered online
using web-conferencing technology)
* Access to and completion tracking of post-workshop materials
* A learning log to track learning completed
The portal is initially being used to deliver training in three core competencies identified by IMS Health as critical to the business. Following successful implementation of the initial phase, the portal will be developed to support a much broader range of competencies, functionality and audiences.
Almudena Garcia, IMS Health Client Services Professional Development Manager said: "IMS Health recognizes the critical importance of its people and places a high priority on its people development strategy. The Professional Development Portal is a significant development and it was important that we select the right partner. We were particularly impressed with the way in which Futuremedia Learning rapidly developed a detailed understanding of our needs and we are delighted to be working with them on this project."
Andrea Miles, Managing Director of Futuremedia said: "Futuremedia Learning is delighted to have been awarded this contract by IMS Health and to add this prestigious new client to our portfolio. IMS Health is a prime example of a high performing global organization to which Futuremedia Learning's team of professionals can add real value to its people development strategy. We look forward to working with IMS Health on this project and we look forward to becoming a long-term strategic partner in its people development program."
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About IMS Healthcare
IMS is the leading provider of business intelligence and strategic consulting services for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. They are a global company, with 7,600+ employees and a presence in 100+ countries worldwide.
About Futuremedia
Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button Group. Button has been providing design, exhibition and event services around the world for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk.