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	'''FDM Group''' is an international ] company, headquartered in ], ] with offices in ],], ], ], ],and ] .		'''FDM Group''' is an international ] company, headquartered in ], ] with offices in ], ], ], ], ],and ] .

	The company provides solutions in ], ], ], ],] and training. With the bulk of its clients in the ] sector. Services are provided by a team of consultants, most of whom are trained in-house.<ref name="Argus2009"></ref>		The company provides solutions in ], ], ], ], ] and training. With the bulk of its clients in the ] sector. Services are provided by a team of consultants, most of whom are trained in-house.<ref name="Argus2009"></ref>

	==History==		==History==
	FDM Group started life as Brighton-based IT Services provider FDI, acquiring its current name in 1998 upon a merger with Mountfield Software. Between 1998 and 2008, it expanded its operations into ], ], ], ], ] and ]<ref name="Argus2009"/>. In 2005, the company was floated on ]		FDM Group started life as Brighton-based IT Services provider FDI, acquiring its current name in 1998 upon a merger with Mountfield Software. Between 1998 and 2008, it expanded its operations into ], ], ], ], ] and ]<ref name="Argus2009"/>. In 2005, the company was floated on ]
	*1991- FDM was formed <ref>http://www.fdmgroup.com/it-company/</ref>		*1991 - FDM was formed <ref>http://www.fdmgroup.com/it-company/</ref>
	*1995- Acquired Mountfield Software <ref>http://www.fdmgroup.com/it-company/</ref>		*1995 - Acquired Mountfield Software <ref>http://www.fdmgroup.com/it-company/</ref>
	*~~2005~~- ~~FDM~~ is ~~listed~~ on the ]( ~~AIM)~~ of ~~the~~ ~~LSE.~~ <ref>http://www.~~aimlisting~~.~~co.uk~~/~~index.php~~/~~aim~~/~~company~~/~~FDMG~~</ref>		*1998 - FDI becomes FDM Group following the acquisition of Mountfield Software. New offices open in Washington DC, Luxembourg & Frankfurt <ref>http://www.fdmgroup.com/it-company/contact/germany/</ref>
			*1999 - Built e-learning platform, Campus
⚫	*2010- FDM becomes a private limited ]again, following a management buyout. <ref>http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/view/pressrelease/fdm-group-fdm-group-management-team-take-charge-377387 </ref>
			*2000 - New Java training stream is launched
			*2004 - New .Net training stream is launched
			*2005 - FDM is listed on the ]( AIM) of the LSE. <ref>http://www.aimlisting.co.uk/index.php/aim/company/FDMG</ref>
		⚫	*2010 - FDM becomes a private limited ]again, following a management buyout. <ref>http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/view/pressrelease/fdm-group-fdm-group-management-team-take-charge-377387</ref><ref>http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/business/businessnewsbusiness/5023721.Brighton_IT_firm_taken_private_by_management/</ref>

	==Business Model==		==Business Model==
	FDM's business model is focused on its team of consultants, each of whom specialises in one of the following areas: ], ], ], ],] and training.<ref name="Argus2009"/> Consultants receive free training on condition that they work for FDM's clients for a minimum of two years.		FDM's business model is focused on its team of consultants, each of whom specialises in one of the following areas: ], ], ], ], ] and training.<ref name="Argus2009"/> Consultants receive free training on condition that they work for FDM's clients for a minimum of two years.

	==Corporate Social Responsibility==		==Corporate Social Responsibility==
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	==FDM Academy==		==FDM Academy==
	FDM is one of the UK’s largest IT graduate employers, responsible for launching the careers of IT enthusiasts worldwide. Their award-winning Master Class Programme is designed to equip graduates with the right combination of skills and commercial experience; preparing them well for a successful career in IT. <ref> http://www.fdmacademy.com/it-company/</ref>		FDM is one of the UK’s largest IT graduate employers, responsible for launching the careers of IT enthusiasts worldwide. Their award-winning Master Class Programme is designed to equip graduates with the right combination of skills and commercial experience; preparing them well for a successful career in IT. <ref> http://www.fdmacademy.com/it-company/</ref>

			==FDM Master Class Programme==
			The Master Class Programme transforms individuals into successful IT Consultants through training and commercial experience. Individuals specialise in Java or .Net Development, Testing, Project Management Office, Infrastructure or Application Support, prior to being placed on client sites for a minimum of 2 years.<ref>http://www.fdmacademy.com/</ref>

			==Awards==
			*] 2008 - IT Services Supplier of the Year (finalist)<ref>http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/event/2223409/computing-awards-excellence-2008</ref>
			*] 2008 - Young IT Practitioner of the Year (finalist)<ref>http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=conWebDoc.21076</ref>
			*] Business Awards 2008 - Company of the Year<ref>http://www.sbawards.org.uk/blog/</ref><ref>http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/business/businessnewsbusiness/3734013.Star_line_up_for_glittering_award/</ref>
			*IT Training Awards (]) 2009 - Training Department of the Year (gold)<ref>http://www.trainingpressreleases.com/searchresults_company.asp?CompanyID=12</ref>
			*] Business Awards (]) 2009 - Best Place to Work<ref>http://www.bahbas.org.uk/winners/</ref>
			*] 2009 – Best IT Services Supplier of the Year (medallist)<ref>http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.28251</ref>
			*] Business Awards 2009 - International Business of the Year, Best Employer in Sussex and Sussex Business Person of the Year (FDM’s CEO, Rod Flavell)<ref>http://www.sbawards.org.uk/blog/</ref>
			*IT Training Awards (]) 2010 - Training Department of the Year (silver)<ref>http://www.trainingpressreleases.com/searchresults_company.asp?CompanyID=12</ref>

	== References ==		== References ==
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FDM Group

Company type	Private
Industry	IT Services
Founded	1991
Headquarters	Brighton, London, Manchester, United Kingdom
Key people	Rod Flavell (CEO) Ivan Martin, Non-Executive Chairman David Templeman, Chief Finance Officer Sheila Flavell, Chief Operating Officer Andy Brown, Global Sales Director
Revenue	UK£ 52.9 million (2009)
Number of employees	circa 600 (2010)

FDM Group is an international IT services company, headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom with offices in London, Manchester, New York, Frankfurt, Zurich,and Luxembourg .

The company provides solutions in project management, infrastructure support, application support, software testing, software development and training. With the bulk of its clients in the financial services sector. Services are provided by a team of consultants, most of whom are trained in-house.

History

FDM Group started life as Brighton-based IT Services provider FDI, acquiring its current name in 1998 upon a merger with Mountfield Software. Between 1998 and 2008, it expanded its operations into London, Manchester, Zurich, Frankfurt, Luxembourg and New York. In 2005, the company was floated on AIM

1991 - FDM was formed
1995 - Acquired Mountfield Software
1998 - FDI becomes FDM Group following the acquisition of Mountfield Software. New offices open in Washington DC, Luxembourg & Frankfurt
1999 - Built e-learning platform, Campus
2000 - New Java training stream is launched
2004 - New .Net training stream is launched
2005 - FDM is listed on the Alternative Investment Market( AIM) of the LSE.
2010 - FDM becomes a private limited company again, following a management buyout.

Business Model

FDM's business model is focused on its team of consultants, each of whom specialises in one of the following areas: project management, infrastructure support, application support, software testing, software development and training. Consultants receive free training on condition that they work for FDM's clients for a minimum of two years.

Corporate Social Responsibility

FDM is committed towards Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by supporting various charities, providing equal opportunities and contributing towards a sustainable environment. The group continues this commitment and will be taking part in The Prince’s Trust Himalayan Action Challenge to help change the lives of the most disadvantaged youth in the UK.

FDM Academy

FDM is one of the UK’s largest IT graduate employers, responsible for launching the careers of IT enthusiasts worldwide. Their award-winning Master Class Programme is designed to equip graduates with the right combination of skills and commercial experience; preparing them well for a successful career in IT.

FDM Master Class Programme

The Master Class Programme transforms individuals into successful IT Consultants through training and commercial experience. Individuals specialise in Java or .Net Development, Testing, Project Management Office, Infrastructure or Application Support, prior to being placed on client sites for a minimum of 2 years.

Awards

Computing Awards for Excellence 2008 - IT Services Supplier of the Year (finalist)
British Computing Society Awards 2008 - Young IT Practitioner of the Year (finalist)
Sussex Business Awards 2008 - Company of the Year
IT Training Awards (IITT) 2009 - Training Department of the Year (gold)
Brighton & Hove Business Awards (BAHBA) 2009 - Best Place to Work
UK IT Industry Awards 2009 – Best IT Services Supplier of the Year (medallist)
Sussex Business Awards 2009 - International Business of the Year, Best Employer in Sussex and Sussex Business Person of the Year (FDM’s CEO, Rod Flavell)
IT Training Awards (IITT) 2010 - Training Department of the Year (silver)

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