Press
Releases
This section provides copies of recent press releases and announcements made by The Usability
Company. Simply click on the links provided to review any of the items. If you are interested in documents that are older than those listed
please call Paul Blunden on +44 (0)8450 546 500 or email
paul.blunden@foviance.com.
2006 Press Releases
2005 Press Releases
2004 Press Releases
2003 Press Releases
2002 Press Releases
2001 Press Releases
2006 Press Releases
Foviance clinches five star deals
26th January 2006
Foviance, the expert in customer experience across digital channels,
today announces five new clients who are all benefiting from its
pioneering Experience Management services. The new projects span the
telecoms, education, financial and publishing sectors.
Foviance reveals strong business
growth in 2005
11th January 2006
Foviance, the expert in customer experience across digital channels, has
reported details of its business growth in 2005.
2005 Press Releases
The Usability Company and WebAbacus
launch Foviance
29-10-2005
Formation of new company accompanied by introduction of pioneering
Experience Management Service.
The Usability Company and WebAbacus announce industry-defining merger
11-04-2005
The Usability Company and WebAbacus today announced a merger of the two businesses. The as yet unnamed new company fuses industry-leading usability consulting and analytics technology to offer one of the most comprehensive customer experience services available in the world.
The Usability Company Commended at Revolution Awards in
"Agency of the Year Category"
18-03-2005
The Usability Company, the UK's foremost business-focused usability consultancy, announces that it received a Commendation at this year’s Revolution Awards for
"Agency of the Year".
The Usability Company appoints Sven Krause to bolster blue-chip experience
22-02-2005
Sven Krause has joined The Usability Company as a Usability Consultant. In his new role, he will develop usability proposals, analyse research findings and deliver client solutions to the
company's client list, which includes 35 of the top 100 FTSE companies.
Sven joins The Usability Company from world leader in IT services, IBM, where he was a usability engineer.
The Usability Company sets industry benchmark for 2005
10-02-2005
For The Usability Company, 2005 has started with a bang. Last month it was shortlisted for Revolution
Magazine's Agency of the Year Award alongside major digital design agencies
AKQA, Oyster, and Glue London. The shortlisting is a recognition of The Usability
Company's high standing within the new media industry.
The Usability Company is also setting new standards for the industry, with the introduction of a remarkably progressive employee package. A flexible benefits system gives
individuals...
2004 Press Releases
The Usability Company successfully completes buyout
06-12-2004
The Usability Company, the UK's foremost business-focused usability consultancy, today announces that its management team has completed a successful buyout of the 30 per cent stake held in the company by business incubator,
Brainspark.
Catriona Campbell named one of top 100 UK Internet individuals
The Usability Company's Chairman is celebrated for ten years of contribution to the
Internet
12-10-2004
Catriona Campbell, founder and chairman of The Usability Company, is one of 100 individuals to be recognised for her contribution to the development of the Internet over the last 10 years, by online marketing group E-Consultancy.
The Usability Company partners with
WebAbacus
24-05-04
Leading online usability consultancy to use web analytics solution for
key client work
Appointment gives The
Usability Company a taste of the Big Apple
14-05-04
The Usability Company, the UK's foremost provider of business-focused usability consultancy, today announces the appointment
of Jennifer Thomson as Usability Specialist.
The Usability Company invigorates
its corporate sales team with senior appointment
15-04-04
The Usability Company, the UK's foremost
independent provider of usability consultancy, today announces the
appointment of Toby Turner as Senior Sales Manager.
News Alert : Website’s that neglect
disabled customers face legal action
14-04-04
A survey out today by the Disability Rights Council shows that many
websites are failing to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act.
The Act requires all businesses to provide equal physical access to
services or face prosecution.
2003 Press Releases
The Usability Company recruits
specialist
14-07-03
The Usability Company, the UK’s leading provider of business-focused
independent usability consultancy has appointed Carl Kim as Usability
Specialist. Carl has over nine years’ experience in developing and
implementing digital interfaces for leading-edge internet operations.
The Usability Company appoints
Head of User Centered Design
16-06-03
The Usability Company, the UK's leading provider of usability
consultancy, has appointed Tobias Misera as Head of User Centered Design. For over eight years Tobias has been active in developing
frameworks for organising digital information.
The Usability Company Joins WebTrends Insight Network in Worldwide
Collaboration
11-06-03
The Usability Company, the UK's foremost provider of independent usability consultancy, has joined the
WebTrends
Insight Network (W.I.N.) to help customers improve and maximise the
success of their Web initiatives through the combined use of WebTrends
Web analytics and usability analysis.
The Usability Company launches web
accessibility training
02-05-03
The Usability Company is to offer courses on website accessibility to
provide businesses and other organisations with a clear understanding of
the various guidelines, standards and legislation surrounding the issue.
The courses, which begin in June, will also provide practical advice on
how to implement a simple, practical, and effective approach to
accessibility within organisations' websites.
The Usability Company and RNIB
launch fast track to "See It Right" accessible website award
10-04-03
RNIB and The Usability Company have launched a scheme to offer
organisations a fast track towards achieving the RNIB “See It Right”
website accessibility logo. The new scheme will provide an alternative
channel for organisations seeking to make their sites accessible.
The Usability Company appoints
Marketing Manager
27-03-03
The Usability Company, the UK's leading provider of business-focused
usability consultancy, has appointed Funmi Tomisin as marketing manager.
A New York MBA graduate, Funmi has considerable international marketing
experience.
The Usability Company attracts
leading consultant
22-02-03
The UK's foremost provider of independent, business-focussed usability
consultancy, The Usability Company, has hired Lisa Halabi to join its
growing team of usability specialists.
Shelter uses The Usability Company to consult
its web users
03-02-03
Shelter has awarded The Usability Company its contract
for the provision of usability services and consulting on two of its
websites – www.shelternet.org.uk
and www.homelessnessact.org.uk.
2002 Press Releases
These articles are in PDF format and to view them you will
need Adobe
Acrobat Reader. If you're using access technology software on your computer, visit http://access.adobe.com/
for more information about using PDF files.
Usability Company takes on
former Deepend co-founder
(PDF file size 12 KB)
15-08-02
Digital interface testing firm The Usability Company has appointed the
former founder of the Deepend Usability Team.
The Usability Company Appoints Key
Player
05-08-02
The Usability Company has today appointed Jamie Wilson as a
Usability Specialist, to extend its global reach.
Usability Key to Charcolonline
Redesign
(PDF file size 15 KB)
12-07-02
Charcol, the leading UK independent mortgage and financial advisor has
launched its revamped web site www.charcolonline.co.uk.
The project has integrated the recommendations of The Usability
Company's lab-testing and research expertise.
The Launch of WebIQ the only online, client-side technology that can be easily and cost-effectively
deployed to gather intelligence on ALL the key qualitative metrics of web site effectiveness
(PDF file size 19 KB)
27-03-2002
London- The Usability Company and Usability Sciences Corporation (USC) announced today the UK launch
of WebIQ, the only online, client-side technology that can be easily and cost-effectively deployed to
gather intelligence on ALL the key qualitative metrics of web site effectiveness.
A Transatlantic Partnership Providing Clients With a Consistent Approach to Web site Usability
Testing and Research
(PDF file size 14 KB)
27-03-2002
London-based "The Usability Company" and Dallas-based Usability Sciences Corp. (USC) today announced
a transatlantic partnership designed to provide global clients with a consistent approach to web site
usability testing and research. The Usability Company will become the exclusive UK agent for USC's European
clients. USC will reciprocate for North American units of The Usability Company's European clients.
2001 Press Releases
These articles are in PDF format and to view them you will
need Adobe
Acrobat Reader. If you're using access technology software on your computer, visit http://access.adobe.com/
for more information about using PDF files.
The Usability Company Helps MTV Increase Site Traffic
(PDF file size 15 KB)
12-12-01
The Usability Company today announced that it has finished the first phase of usability testing for
MTV and that core traffic has increased by nearly 30%.
E-Business take action before accessibility becomes a liability issue –
britain's e-business is failing a significant proportion of uk's population...
(PDF file size 21 KB)
12-07-01
The Usability Company - The UK leader in Usability and Accessibility consultancy, today issues its
report highlighting the potential dangers faced by UK business if they fail to ensure that their
Web sites are accessible to all.
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