Technology

Building on its pioneering "total beverage company" strategy, PepsiCo plans to significantly expand its non-carbonated portfolio in the United States.

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

Kimberly-Clark Corporation plans to construct its first manufacturing facility in Russia to support its growing consumer business there and in Eastern Europe.

RedPrairie partners with SAVVIS to support the company's hosting services business.

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.

Intermec's line of RFID hardware devices will be supported by Microsoft Corp.'s BizTalk Server 2006 R2, which enables customers of all sizes to connect core business processes across applications, platforms and partners.

Standard-Knapp, a manufacturer of innovative packaging machinery, introduces its advanced continuous motion 596S Continuum Shrink Wrapper.

Kraft Foods Inc. launches new initiatives to further fuel the growth trajectory of its proprietary Tassimo hot beverage system.