Rm Regulatory News (RM.)

15 Feb 2006 08:56

RM PLC15 February 2006 RM plc: C2K programme update RM's Community Connect range of ICT infrastructure products is to be supplied toprimary schools in Northern Ireland as part of a broader managed ICT service tobe provided by Northgate Information Solutions. Northgate has announced todaythat it has been appointed preferred bidder for the contract, which is part ofNorthern Ireland's C2K programme. RM will provide Community Connect as asubcontractor to Northgate. Commenting on the decision, Tim Pearson, CEO of RM, said: 'The Community Connect suite of products is already used in all of NorthernIreland's post-primary schools, where it was provided as part of an earlierphase of the C2K project. Its selection for primary schools means that RM'snetwork and infrastructure intellectual property will be a core part of C2K'smanaged ICT service for all schools in Northern Ireland.' - Ends - For further information, please contact: Mike Greig/Phil Hemmings, RM plc 08709 200200 Fiona Laffan/Mark Antelme, Brunswick 020 7404 5959 Notes to Editors: The RM Group is a leading provider of educational products and services toschools, colleges and universities, local government and central governmenteducation departments and agencies. Founded in 1973, RM works closely witheducationalists to use new products, processes and technology to improveteaching and learning and is recognised as a leading innovator in theeducational information and communications technology (ICT) arena. RM has worked with Northgate Information Solution's Managed Services division(and previously for many years with SX3) to provide innovative educational ICTsolutions both to the C2K project and directly to individual schools. The C2K programme, on behalf of the five education and library boards, isresponsible for the provision of an ICT managed service to all schools inNorthern Ireland. The provision of Community Connect as part of the C2K Lot 6 project is subjectto the satisfactory conclusion of contract negotiations. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange