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Prometric and Integral7 Announce Strategic Partnership
Prometric to leverage technology to manage professional credentials
Amelia Island, FL. (Association of Test Publishers Conference) –
February 25, 2003 Prometric, a part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC, TSX: TOC) and the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, today announced a strategic partnership with Integral7, a leading provider of data management products and services to the certification and licensure industry. The Integral7 data management tools will become a seamless part of the Prometric fully-integrated suite of products and services, providing the certification and licensure industry a platform for business intelligence reporting for all stakeholders. The partnership enhances Prometric's ability to deliver a comprehensive solution encompassing "best-of-breed" exam development, exam delivery and data management products and services that are tightly integrated and customizable to each client, enabling complete management of the learning-to-achievement-of-credentials process.
"Prometric has a long history of leading innovation in the computer-based testing industry," said Michael Brannick, president and CEO of Prometric. "We see the partnership with Integral7 as yet another means to drive forward the combination of testing and learning. This partnership provides a means for learners to maintain records of their credentials and progress, and for test publishers to quickly and effectively collect statistics and keep information on exam performance. It is an example of both the Prometric and Integral7 ongoing commitment to providing better benefits to learners and test publishers alike."
Through the partnership, Prometric will leverage products and services from Integral7 to fill the technology void that exists amongst all stakeholders in the certification or licensure process, including test service providers, fulfillment vendors, credential verification services and the certification or licensure candidates.
"Prometric and Integral7 share a vision of revolutionizing the credentialing industry by taking a forward looking approach and ensuring satisfaction through game-breaking products and services that put clients and candidates in control," declared E. Clarke Porter, Integral7 founder and CEO. "This partnership was formed in response to industry needs and enhances client and candidate satisfaction through self-sufficiency and flexibility – putting the power and control in the hands of the client and their program participants."
The partnership will promote the advancement of the certification and licensure industry through products, programs and strategic relationships that will meet and exceed the growing and complex needs of test publishers and certification or licensure candidates.
"CompTIA took the initiative to respond to the industry need for secure mission critical data management services for the IT credentialing industry by partnering with Integral7. We see the Prometric / Integral7 marketing partnership as a major step in accelerating the adoption of these vital services - not simply for IT test publishers, but for the credentialing industry as a whole." said John Venator, CEO of CompTIA. In addition, Venator noted that adoption of the Career ID™ for IT professionals will enable candidates and test publishers alike to maximize their investment in IT certification programs.
About The Thomson Corporation and Prometric
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2001 revenues of $7.2 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software applications and tools to more than 20 million users in the fields of law, tax, accounting, financial services, higher education, reference information, corporate training and assessment, scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC, TSX: TOC). Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning.
Prometric (www.prometric.com), a part of The Thomson Corporation, is the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services for information technology certification, academic admissions, and professional licensure and certifications. Prometric delivers standardized tests for more than 300 clients, in more than 25 languages, over the Web or through a global network of testing centers in more than 121 countries. Based in Baltimore, Md., Prometric employs more than 3,000 employees worldwide.
About Integral7
Integral7, Inc., was founded to provide a comprehensive suite of information management services to the training, testing, licensing and certification industry. Through its data hosting, data management, data reporting and analysis products, Integral7 provides test publishers with innovative products and services that streamline the administration, management and accessibility of training, testing, certification and licensure programs. To find out more about Integral7 products and services please call 888-754-3600 or email info@integral7.com or visit www.integral7.com.
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