Employee benefits provider FutureMedia announces home computing initiative 2005

Futuremedia, a European e-learning and managed benefits services provider, today announced the launch of its Home Computing 2005 (HC2005) product to the UK market. Designed to bring additional benefits to corporations and institutions and provide greater flexibility to employees, HC2005 sets the standard for the delivery of products and services under the UK governmentís Home Computing Initiative (HCI) and the full suite of salary sacrifice programmes in the UK.



In addition to providing convenient access to HCI, as well as the tax-free bicycle and childcare voucher programmes in the UK, HC2005ís enhancements include a new online shopping portal, optional broadband access, home visits from personal computer trainers and optional self-installation. HC2005ís new online shop will offer additional computer hardware and software products, as well as stationery and other related goods. Participating employees will be given a 50 voucher, with the chance to save even more in the Futuremedia virtual shop. Employees will have the flexibility to sign-up for HC2005 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

HC2005 is an innovative lifestyle-enhancing benefits programme that provides outstanding value to businesses and their employees, commented Leonard M. Fertig, CEO of Futuremedia. We have made it easy for employees to access the full suite of salary sacrifice programmes, while adding additional value-added services that our customers have been asking for. This isnít just about providing computers to employees through HCI - itís about helping them to take full advantage of all of the benefits that being connected offers. HC2005 is a family-friendly product that takes HCI to another level by empowering the UK workforce and increasing the quality of their lives.

In conjunction with the launch of HC2005, Futuremedia also unveiled its new corporate branding around the theme Work Smart Live Smart. The revitalised brand positions Futuremedia as a learning and lifestyle company that enables consumers to improve their lives both at home and at work.