RM presenting at BETT event

RNS Number : 3041Z

RM PLC

12 January 2011

 



RM shows schools how to achieve more with less at BETT 2011

RM, the international education company, will be showing a wide range of products at BETT 2011, the world's largest education technology event, which opens today at Olympia London. Over the four days of the show, RM Group companies will be demonstrating innovative new developments and the latest versions of core products, as well as providing advice and guidance to visitors.

Analyst briefing

RM will host a briefing for investment analysts at the show on Thursday 13 January 2011. This briefing will include product demonstrations, a visit to the show and presentations from the Group's senior management. No update on trading will be given. A presentation will be available on www.rm.com/investors from 17:00 on Thursday 13 January 2011.

Commenting on BETT 2011, Terry Sweeney, Chief Executive of RM, said:

"BETT is a major meeting point for the international educational IT community with 30,000 visitors, over 20% of whom are from overseas. As always, it's a great opportunity to catch up with customers, meet leading members of the community, and set out our view of the future. This year, the international dimension is particularly important: there's a major international conference programme for BETT visitors and we're hosting a number of sessions for key policy makers.

"ICT remains a top priority for education professionals. Recent research we've performed with Naace and Intellect, shows that over 90% of educators think technology is an important teaching tool, and over 80% think it is important for engaging pupils and teachers outside the school. Over 60% of respondents said that their school could benefit from additional technology.

"We've got a huge amount on display at BETT 2011. As well as our very latest developments and the newest versions of our core products, the RM Labs team will be on hand to show visitors a glimpse of the educational ICT future, in particular the role of the 'cloud'. Recognising the very real pressures on schools budgets, this year we're also focusing on how schools can achieve more with less, in particular with our 'RM Essentials' products and a range of financing options.

"As we've done for a number of years we're also hosting a major hands-on learning event in Olympia 2, adjacent to the main show. The RM Learning Emporium shows our products and services in a 'real-school' context, with pupils and teachers on hand to demonstrate them in use. The Learning Emporium will also provide space for visitors to reflect on what they've seen at the show, discuss strategy with RM staff, or attend one on our specially-tailored seminars or consultation sessions."

For further information please contact:

Iain McIntosh / Phil Hemmings, RM plc	08450 700300
Juliet Clarke / James Macey White, Financial Dynamics	020 7831 3113

Notes

The RM Group is an international education company, focusing on helping teachers to teach and learners to learn. We provide innovative products ranging from classroom resources, through school technology, to systems for marking exams and delivering school performance data. Our customers include schools, colleges & universities, local governments, and central government education departments & agencies. RM is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the symbol RM.L, ISIN GB0002870417. Further details are available at www.rm.com/investors and through the Group's investor blog at rminvestors.wordpress.com

BETT 2011 takes place at Olympia London from 12 January to 15 January. BETT is an annual exhibition showcasing educational technology, organised by BESA (the British Educational Suppliers Association) and EMAP Connect. It is the year's major meeting point for the educational ICT community, attracting an audience including senior policy makers as well as teachers and school managers.  With 30,000 attendees, approximately 600 exhibitors, a major seminar programme and an international conference, it is the world's largest educational technology exhibition.

The RM Group plays a major part in the BETT exhibition, with a large stand showcasing its innovative education solutions at the heart of the show, several other stands, and a major hands-on learning event (the RM Learning Emporium) in the adjacent Olympia 2 Conference Centre. Through its associate company, Inclusive Education, RM is also represented at the Special Needs Fringe event, which runs in parallel to BETT.

RM Group companies exhibiting at BETT are:

£ RM Education - Stand C60/D60/E60

£ LEGO Education Europe - Stand C60/D60/E60

£ Lightbox Education - Stand C60/D60/E60

£ Isis Concepts - Stand  C60/D60/E60

£ SpaceKraft - Stand SN66

£ TTS - Stand P22

£ Inclusive Education - Stand P2 / Special Needs Fringe

The RM Learning Emporium provides visitors with the opportunity to see RM Group products and services in a real learning context, with teachers and pupils on hand to explain how schools can achieve more with less. It also provides visitors with an opportunity to reflect on what they have seen at the show, and engage in detailed discussions about strategy with colleagues and RM staff.

 

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