With the arrival of microprocessors in the mid-1970s, the company expanded into the design and manufacturing of microcomputers. The company shipped its first computer in 1977 [5] to a customer in a Local Education Authority and has been involved with educational computing ever since. RM was part of the advisory board that helped the DfE decide on the standards and provides school broadband connections that meet them. Chris has played an active role in the technology industry for almost 20 years, and prior to joining RM, was Director of Education for multinational technology company, Microsoft. Here, he was responsible for supporting over 30,000 of Microsoft's Education customers in the UK, across schools, colleges, universities, museums and libraries. He is a school governor, a trustee of an edtech charity, and as a parent of two young children has a vested interest in helping the industry improve educational outcomes for all. Jason Tomlinson, Managing Director, Technology for RM plc, commented: “As technology plays an ever greater role in Education, schools and trusts are asking for more advice and guidance on how to benefit from the breadth of solutions available. RM is the ideal partner to support them on their individual digital maturity journeys and help them benefit from modern, platform delivered managed services. This announcement is part of a strategic review to focus on how we help more customers maximise the impact of technology across their schools in the rapidly changing technology and education landscape”.

RM plc Annual Report and Financial Statements FY16" (PDF). RM plc annual reports. 30 November 2016. p.16. Smith, Tony. "The micro YOU used in school: The story of the Research Machines 380Z". The Register. Situation Publishing Ltd . Retrieved 2 November 2015. As one of the UK's largest suppliers of school broadband services, we see the full range of what the infrastructure will deliver. From schools in urban areas with excellent speed to their peers a mere 30 miles away whose connection prevents them from using now-standard software such as Microsoft Teams. In such cases, RM has worked to install a solution to the slower school's speed. Mike Fischer was Chief Executive of the Group until 1997. He was succeeded by Richard Girling (1997–2002), Tim Pearson (2002–08), Terry Sweeney (2008 [9]–11), Rob Sirs (2011 [10]–12 [11]), Martyn Ratcliffe (2011–13 [12]) and David Brooks (2013 [13]–21 [14]). Chris has played an active role in the technology industry for almost 20 years, and prior to joining RM, was Director of Education for multinational technology company, Microsoft. Here, he was responsible for supporting over 30,000 of Microsoft’s Education customers in the UK, across schools, colleges, universities, museums and libraries. He is a school governor, a trustee of an edtech charity, and as a parent of two young children has a vested interest in helping the industry improve educational outcomes for all.Technology is more critical than ever across the education sector, enabling teaching and learning to happen in and beyond the classroom, simplifying the complexities of a school’s operations and engaging pupils, staff, parents, and other stakeholders. Today’s announcement is part of RM’s focus to be the leading services and support partner to UK schools, helping them turn the potential of technology into tools to deliver a great education. Final Results for the period ending 30 November 2016" (PDF). RM. RM Group. 7 February 2017 . Retrieved 19 April 2017.

Board Moves: Smith's new man at the top". Sunday Times. Times Newspapers Ltd. 14 April 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2016 . Retrieved 15 January 2016. On November 13 2017, Namjoon wrote a message on the group’s official fan cafe announcing he changed his stage name from Rap Monster to RM. Namjoon stated that “RM” could mean anything you wanted, like for example “Real Me”.From the mid-1990s the company expanded overseas, with international revenues rising to 12% of the total group's revenue in 2009. [29] A contraction in customer spending in RM's core UK education market and slow growth in the overseas businesses prompted it to divest several of them from 2010. If your current school broadband connection does not meet the standards, there is no need to worry straight away. However, you should be planning to implement them as soon as possible. This would usually be at the end of any existing contract term or sooner if full fibre becomes available in your area. Installing a new connection will allow reviewing the other elements, such as resilience.

On March 4, 2015, he released his 1st solo single, a collaboration with Warren G, entitled “P.D.D (Please Don’t Die)” Breeze, Hannah. "HP wins PC beauty parade to become RM Recommends partner". CRN Channelweb. Incisive Business Media Limited . Retrieved 23 April 2017. At Microsoft, Chris managed the UK education industry team, working to deliver on the vision of empowering every student and educator to achieve more by helping them make the most of the technology available to improve learning outcomes. This included helping customers use this technology to transform their organisation, enable richer teaching and learning and supporting the development of 21st Century skills for students and staff. Chris brings knowledge and experience of working with customers and partners across every phase of Education. RM plc (“RM”, the “Company”), today announces in line with its strategy to be a leading global educational technology, digital learning and assessment solution provider, that the Board has taken the decision to close its loss-making Consortium business, part of the RM Resources division.He has a younger sister the same age as Jungkook but when asked if he would introduce her to him, he said N.O. Smith, Andrew. "300 jobs at risk at Didcot education firm". Oxford Mail. Newsquest (Oxfordshire & Wiltshire) Ltd . Retrieved 5 November 2013. Going forward RM Integris will become simply Integris and RM Finance will be rebranded as Integris Finance. About The Key Group The Key Group is a collection of mission-driven brands who believe that positive change happens in schools where education leaders are empowered to take meaningful action. Supporting 19,000 schools across the UK, each of their for brands work to bring that belief to life in different ways: The Key FE Investegate |RM PLC Announcements | RM PLC: International Baccalaureate C". Investegate.co.uk . Retrieved 25 October 2012.

During his time at Microsoft, he worked across product, channel, marketing and sales. His first role in education was managing the “Live@edu” product in the UK, where he partnered with RM as part of the early shift towards Cloud services in the sector. By complying in each of these areas, schools will be able to provide a stable and safe broadband connection so teachers can use any online resources in their teaching and give the school the ability to benefit from more cost-effective options such as cloud-based technology and VOIP telephony. Cuts in the budgets of UK educational establishments in 2011 damaged RM's revenues, leading it to shed hundreds of employees and sell less profitable parts of its business. [17] [18]Scroxton, Alex (21 February 2013). "Ratcliffe leaves healthier RM, but BSF impact lingers". MicroScope. TechTarget . Retrieved 15 January 2016. Chris will play a crucial role in ensuring RM remains at the forefront of the industry, as the company enhances its go-to-market approach and customer propositions in light of a more competitive landscape and a market that is changing at an accelerating rate. In 2003 the company won the contract to deliver online tests for Key Stage 3 ICT. Despite a pilot phase in 2005 involving 45,500 pupils that was judged a success by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority [15] the government cancelled the contract in 2007, shortly before their scheduled introduction. [16] RM founded its subsidiary RM Education Solutions India in Thiruvananthapuram in 2003 to develop software and provide central corporate functions. In November 2016 it accounted for approximately 36% of the RM Group workforce. [30] Germany [ edit ] Barbara is responsible for ensuring that RM’s processes, systems and procedures are aligned and effective. In a business as complex as RM, this is a critical role – especially at a time of great change – ensuring all transformation is handled well at the same time as our current business continues to deliver smoothly for our customers.