IT Integration

CGT presents the most recent crop of consumer goods "Visionaries" -- 10 influential leaders who are shaping the future of their respective companies with unprecedented business and technology initiatives.

The regional variation in the pace of economic growth has created significant change and new opportunities for Diageo. As a result, the company has begun to review its operating model across the global business.

CGT taps its most valuable resources -- members of the Editorial and Research Advisory Boards -- to pinpoint the one change that will have the biggest impact on the consumer goods industry in 2011.

After a thorough examination of the strategic alternatives available to the company, Lawsons board unanimously concluded that this transaction is in the best interests of the company and stockholders

CGT connects you to a handful of standout small to medium-size consumer goods companies that are hitting it off with consumers. Some names you'll recognize, others you won't, but they have lots in common, including true product innovation and non-traditional marketing strategies.

A comprehensive listing of solution providers that support the collection, aggregation, storage, analysis and integration of valuable data.

Apax will also acquire Activant Solutions and combine with Epicor. The transaction is valued at approximately $976 million.

The combined company is expected to help global businesses move, transform and manage data across the extended enterprise.