IT Integration

METRO's A&P Canada chain deploys Fujitsu's help desk services.

CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services, enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Milwaukee-based Catalyst International, a provider of supply chain execution solutions and services.

Diageo, the world's largest premium drinks business, enters into a multi-year business agreement with Anaqua, a provider of intellectual asset management (IAM) software and services.

Loehmann's deploys Oracle Retail Price Optimization to provide customers with fresher merchandise in-season and to boost profitability.

Samsung Electronics America Inc., a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies, deploys a service management solution from ServiceBench Inc. to optimize the performance of its North American service network.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a manufacturer of small, air-cooled engines for lawn, garden and other outdoor power equipment, successfully implemented MCA Solutions' Service Planning and Optimization (SPO) suite to increase fill rates, reduce inventory and continue to provide world-class service to its network of global distribution centers.

Frito-Lay Inc.'s Jonesboro, Ark. plant will eliminate tons of waste and reduce water usage at the facility as part of the Environmental Protection Agency's top "green leadership" program.

Black & Decker selects Avaya Intelligent Communications from Avaya Inc. to power the company's communications.