Futuremedia Retains ISO Certificate for Third Consecutive Year and Launches Two New Web Sites

Company Retains Internationally Recognized Standard for Quality Management from SGS Group



LONDON, Nov. 8  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Futuremedia plc (NASDAQ:FMDA) today announced that it has retained its International Organization for Standardization 9001:2000 (ISO) Quality Management System certification from the SGS Group for the third consecutive year. The ISO standard is intended for use in any organizations that develop, manufacture, install, service any product or provide any form of service. ISO 9001:2000 is based on eight management principles; Customer Focus, Leadership, Involvement of People, Process Approach, System Approach, Continual Improvement, Fact-based Decision Making and Mutually beneficial Supplier Relationships.

"The Chief Executive and management team are committed to the quality management system.  There are good standards and controls in evidence in all areas," said Irene Crook, Lead Auditor, SGS Group.

Futuremedia has also launched a new version of their Futuremedia plc Web site and a new Futuremedia Learning Web site to reflect the re-aligned direction the company is now taking.

The Web sites were designed by the creative, innovative graphics and development in-house teams at Futuremedia Learning. Both sites will be developed as an ongoing project and will be enhanced with new pages and articles on a regular basis.

About Futuremedia

Futuremedia plc is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982 and listed on the NASDAQ in 1993, 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 plc. The Button Group has been providing design, exhibition and event services in Cannes, France and elsewhere around the world for more than 30 years. For more information, visit http://www.futuremedia.co.uk/ 

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CONTACT:  Jenna Focarino or Brian O'Keefe, both of Brainerd

Communicators, Inc., [phone], for Futuremedia plc



Web site:  http://www.futuremedia.co.uk/

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