FriarTuck has formed an iLIUP partnership with IBM for mutual benefits

(Singapore) 15 April, 2003- An initial discussion with IBM led to an assessment of possible synergies between IBM and FriarTuck. FriarTuck can complement IBM's solutions and services in niches where advanced scheduling technology is needed. At the same time, FriarTuck can make use of IBM's extensive networks for publicity and marketing purposes. Healthcare (nurse rostering) and education (course timetabling) were identified as possible target markets for joint efforts. 

FriarTuck has eventually formed an iLIUP partnership with IBM. FriarTuck is currently updating its marketing material and software to approach healthcare customers in nurse rostering jointly with IBM. 

About FriarTuck 

FriarTuck is a software house dedicated to developing and marketing software solutions and services for scheduling of complex events. We currently focus on 3 areas; sports events scheduling, educational institutions timetabling and healthcare staff scheduling. 

FriarTuck meets the need for complex event scheduling by providing software components, optimized online and customized stand-alone scheduling services and turnkey software solutions.

Customer satisfaction is our number one objective and we continually invest in research and development to meet that goal. For more information, please visit www.friartuck.net.

About IDA

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a statutory board of the Singapore Government. It operates under the Ministry of Information, Communications and The Arts (MITA). Among IDA's main responsibilities are fostering a competitive world-class infocomm industry in Singapore, and building and operating the Government's IT infrastructure.

About iLIUP

The Infocomm Local Industry Upgrading Programme (iLIUP) aims to accelerate the development of infocomm capability of Singapore Enterprises for international market competition; and enhance Infocomm market share and revenue for the mutual benefits of Multinational Corporations (MNCs) and Singapore.