Outsourcing

Accenture will deliver the services through its Global Delivery Network using one of its delivery centers in Bangalore, India.

The program is expected to help transform BAT's solution delivery function into a global, simplified and standardizedoperation.

The new software from NGC will be implemented worldwide as a strategic PLM and global sourcing solution for all of the company's regions and brands.

As part of the agreement, IBM will provide IT infrastructure services, network support, application maintenance services and more.

The restructuring program will focus on Avon's global supply chain operations.

The agreement will source brands including Lucky Brand, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, and Isaac Mizrahi designed Liz Claiborne New York with the exception of the jewelry product lines.

The contract includes sourcing, category management and transaction processing.

IBM will manage the application development and maintenance of Sony Ericsson's global SAP applications.