Aldata to Supply G.O.L.D. to Musgrave
ATLANTA -- June 29, 2005 -- Ireland`s largest grocery distributor, the Musgrave Group, announced today that it will deploy Aldata’s G.O.L.D. supply chain management software. The project will begin immediately and will include the implementation of G.O.L.D. Central for trading functions within the group and G.O.L.D. Shop for store back-office functions.
Musgrave joins a large list of leading global retailers who are already using Aldata’s G.O.L.D. solution to manage their complex supply chain operations. The company’s decision to adopt the G.O.L.D. software is part of an overall Group strategy to upgrade and develop the existing IT infrastructure in order to support future business growth.
"Our choice of Aldata G.O.L.D. was based upon extensive research and comparisons of software packages available in the market today. Aldata G.O.L.D.`s technological architecture and scalability and its use by major global retailers were decisive for us. The flexibility and comprehensive nature of the G.O.L.D. base product will enable the Musgrave Group to implement the solution quickly and effectively. The advanced features in Aldata`s solution such as its very economical web-based architecture and its proven scalability will also ensure support for the future needs of our businesses,`` states Ken Byrne, Group I.T. Director of the Musgrave Group.
According to Matti Hietala, CEO and President of Aldata Solution Oyj, "Our agreement with the Musgrave Group, a major European retailer, is a significant strategic step for Aldata in the UK and Ireland. It further strengthens our position in this fast growing market."
"We are delighted to be working with the Musgrave Group on this significant project, and look forward to supporting them to deliver ever improving services to their customers" states Mark Croxton, Managing Director of Aldata Solution UK Ltd.
Neil Thall, CEO of Aldata USA adds, “The Musgrave win also demonstrates to the U.S. retail market that our G.O.L.D. software is fully capable of serving top tier retailers with multiple franchise locations and operations. As U.S. retailers increasingly look to learn from their European counterparts, wins like that of Musgrave are becoming progressively more important to our local operations.”
About Aldata
Aldata Solution is a Finland based Corporation with global operations. The company is one of the leading providers of software solutions for the global retail industry. The product portfolio includes Supply Chain Management Software, In-Store Software and Smart Card Solutions. Aldatasupplies its software through its own subsidiaries in Finland, Sweden, France, Germany, Slovenia, the UK and the USA, as well as through its global partner network. Aldata has more than 300 installations in over 40 countries. Aldata`s net sales in 2004 amounted to 66 MEUR and the personnel amountedto 514 in the end of 2004. Aldata`s shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges with the identifier ALD1V. More information at www.aldata-solution.com.
About Musgrave Group
With group sales of 3.8 billion euro in 2004, the Musgrave Group, a private Irish company, is one of Ireland`s largest food and grocery distributors. The company operates an island-wide distribution and support network for independent supermarket owners and franchises the SuperValu and Centra retail outlets. The Group also manages the country`s leading cash & carry operation as well as an extensive foodservices business. In the UK, the Musgrave Group operates the Budgens and Londis supermarket and convenience store chains. It also has wholesale and retail distribution operations in Spain with its Dialsur subsidiary. The Musgrave Group employs ca. 40,000 direct and indirect staff, ca. 24,000 of that figure in the Republic of Ireland.
More Information:
Rachel Franco | Marketing Specialist | Aldata Solution, Inc.
1800 Peachtree Street | Suite 720 | Atlanta, GA 30309
ph: 404-720-2027 | fax: 404-355-9956 |
rachel.franco@aldata-solution.com
http://www.aldatasolution.com
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