Atkins, VA - September 7, 2006 TEDS ®, Inc., originator of the only fully integrated enterprise-wide talent management solution, today announced highlights from their exclusively sponsored event.
The TEDS Consortium-a dynamic, collaborative forum of human capital experts from over a dozen world-class companies-is dedicated to the continuous innovation and improvement of TEDS enterprise-wide talent management solutions. It plays an essential role in reviewing and upgrading product functionalities, recommending the creation of new talent management products and services, and accelerating product development through TEDS Fast Track solutions. Members of the TEDS Consortium include Boston University Corporate Education Center, DaimlerChrysler, Dominion Resources, Eastman Chemical, Norfolk Southern, Nortel, Sandia National Laboratories, Steelcase University, Verizon, and TEDS.
Discussion centered on TEDS´ product focus and future strategic plans. Emphasis was on talent management, specifically addressing the recent summit TEDS sponsored, and the need for comprehensive talent management, both in process and in software. A product development update delivered highlights of the recently released TEDS 7.7, and features of the upcoming TEDS 8.0 in 2007. Product discussions centered on expanding functionality, and included further enhancements to Succession Management.
The TEDS Consortium plays an essential role in reviewing and upgrading product functionalities, recommending the creation of new talent management products and services, and accelerating product development through TEDS Fast Track solutions. All organizations that use TEDS benefit from the Consortium´s vision and recommendations. By previewing advances in TEDS talent management products, Consortium members can more effectively plan for upgrades and expansions within their enterprises.
Founded in 1992 and meeting twice yearly, the TEDS Consortium is the only organization of its kind.
About Steelcase, Inc.
Steelcase, the global leader in the office furniture industry, helps corporations build a better work environment and work experience by providing products, services and insights into the ways people work. The company designs and manufactures architecture, furniture and technology products. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) serves customers through a network of more than 800 independent dealers and approximately 14,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2006 revenue was $2.9 billion.
About TEDS
TEDS ®, Inc. offers the only comprehensive, fully integrated, enterprise-wide talent management solution. Employing a single platform, TEDS strategically aligns business objectives with all facets of the talent lifecycle including management of learning, performance, compliance, competencies, recruiting, and succession. TEDS´ products and services are deployed at some of the world´s largest organizations and are available individually, in any combination, or as a comprehensive solution. For more information, visit www.teds.com or call TEDS Sales at 276.782.7206.
Contact information:
Nicole Franks
Director of Marketing
TEDS, Inc.
276-783-6991