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ACCA e-Marketing Contract
ACCA e-Marketing Contract.
About this update from Rm Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 0565T RM PLC 01 June 2009 \n 1 June 2009\nRM enters strategic outsourcing partnership with ACCA\n\nRM has been awarded a contract to provide an outsourced e-Marking solution to ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). The five-year agreement, which will ultimately result in all of ACCA's accountancy and finance qualifications being marked automatically or on screen, is expected to be worth up to £9m to RM.\n\nThe solution, which has been designed to meet ACCA's specific requirements, is built around RM's innovative scoris® e-Marking system. It includes scanning and electronic distribution of written examination papers, a sophisticated computer-based marking application for ACCA's examiners, automatic marking of multiple-choice examinations, and electronic return of marks, all controlled by a sophisticated workflow system.\n\nTerry Sweeney, Chief Executive of RM, said:\n\n'Working with one of the world's leading providers of professional qualifications is a great opportunity for RM Assessment. We are looking forward to helping ACCA provide an even better service for their students.\n\n'This partnership with the ACCA is a significant development for our e-Marking business. Over the last five years, RM Assessment has developed world-class expertise in e-Marking services. This agreement shows that the solutions that we provide are as relevant to prov...