CMN to provide web solution for Victoria Conservatory of Music

Press Release

March 20, 2006
For Immediate Release

March 16, 2006 - Convergent Media Network (CMN) has been retained by the Victoria Conservatory of Music to provide a new web-based software solution for marketing and administrative operations. CMN will provide the Conservatory with e-commerce and customer relationship management platforms that support online course registration and payment, event management, and online fundraising.

The Victoria Conservatory of Music (VCM) is the largest professional music school on Vancouver Island, serving approximately 2,000 students with over 100 faculty. In addition to offering programs and classes in instruments, voice, theory, and music therapy, the VCM frequently serves as a performance venue for faculty, students, and local and international music performers.

CMN will provide the Conservatory with a custom solution for comprehensive marketing and administrative support built on two of CMN's leading software platforms, CRM3TM and 1to1 CommerceTM.

"The Victoria Conservatory of Music wants to strengthen its connection to the community, its students and its clients, and our aim with the new web-based platforms is to provide the connectivity for deepening those relationships," says Tim Vasko, Chief Strategy Officer at CMN. "The new platforms will provide user interfaces that are attractive, friendly and easy to use, but they will also deliver robust performance in managing client data to improve communications and targeted response to customer needs."

"Diverse computer based challenges at the Conservatory have severely impaired our ability to respond to the needs of our many stakeholder groups. Convergent Media Network's solution could not be more appropriate or timely." says Bohdan Zajcew, Executive Director of the Conservatory. "We eagerly anticipate the installation of the new system and significantly improved connections with our clients and partners."

Founded in 1964, the VCM is a professional music school that serves students at all ages and levels, including young children, adult beginners, post-secondary students, and professional musicians.

CMN provides systems consulting and software development to assist clients in a broad variety of market sectors. Focussing on the Internet and its impact on business, CMN develops and delivers solutions for companies and organizations that understand the need to promote their products, services and brands in an increasingly connected world.

To find out more about programs and performances at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, please visit http://www.vcm.bc.ca . To learn more about CMN products and services, please visit web link: www.cmn3.com

For further information contact:
Sarah Hume
Business Development Coordinator
(250) 386-4266 ext.236
sarah@crm3.com