Albert Heijn Moves Intactix Into Its Oracle Process-Environment.HOORN, Holland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 1999--Moving Intactix software into new multinational territory, Intactix, a Pricer Company, recently signed an agreement with Albert Heijn Albert Heijn B.V. is a supermarket chain founded in 1887 in Oostzaan, the Netherlands. It is named after Albert Heijn senior, the founder of the first store which was a small grocery store in Oostzaan. , initiating the rollout of Intactix software and services. This agreement provides Albert Heijn with eleven copies of Intactix's flagship space management and analysis tool InterCept intercept in mathematical terms the points at which a curve cuts the two axes of a graph. (TM), image display and printing component InterVision(TM), and file conversion application InterSpace interspace /in·ter·space/ (in´ter-spas) a space between similar structures. in·ter·space n. A space between two things; an interval. (TM). It also provides the retailer with consulting for embedding 1. (mathematics) embedding - One instance of some mathematical object contained with in another instance, e.g. a group which is a subgroup. 2. (theory) embedding - (domain theory) A complete partial order F in [X -> Y] is an embedding if Intactix technology into Heijn's Oracle process-environment. "We evaluated our previous process for space management, imaging and merchandising object management," said Albert Heijn's head of space management Roel Steenkamp. "We found the Intactix solutions to be the most well-suited for our needs. The combination of all three software applications delivers the speed, accuracy and productivity we require along with the real-world visual effects and the flexibility inherent to leading-edge merchandising in a highly-competitive retail environment." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Steenkamp, installation and implementation at the Albert Heijn chain in Holland followed successful implementations in Ahold's US chains. In addition, Albert Heijn in Poland and Ahold's Euronova group in The Czech Republic Czech Republic, Czech Česká Republika (2005 est. pop. 10,241,000), republic, 29,677 sq mi (78,864 sq km), central Europe. It is bordered by Slovakia on the east, Austria on the south, Germany on the west, and Poland on the north. have also recently begun implementation. About the Software InterCept(TM) is the fastest, most feature-packed, and most cost-effective Windows-based space management system available today. It provides both headquarters and field-based users with powerful tools for collecting, auditing, maintaining, and analyzing the data required to produce planograms. InterCept has the features needed to do everything from planogram construction to image management, as well as complex analysis and reporting. Using InterCept with InterVision(TM) allows users to create and print planograms with full-color, digitized images for maximum impact. Combining InterCept with InterSpace(TM), the industry-standard planogram data translation tool, gives users the power and flexibility to exchange files among any of the leading retail space management software packages. With this application, users gain productivity and flexibility while using the system(s) of their choice - allowing time formerly spent on manipulating data files to be spent more productively on assortment, merchandising, and data analysis. "We are committed to providing the most flexible, user-friendly solutions for space and category management users around the world," said Intactix President, and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Susan Harp harp, stringed musical instrument of ancient origin, the strings of which are plucked with the fingers. Harps were found in paintings from the 13th cent. B.C. at Thebes. In different forms it was played by peoples of nearly all lands throughout the ages. . "Albert Heijn's decision to implement our products is an overwhelming sign that we continue to progress in the right direction. We are looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead with our continued efforts to expand and configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. our applications to Albert Heijn's unique needs." InterCept, InterVision and InterSpace are trademarks of Intactix International. For more information on these and Intactix's range of software products, log on at www.intactix.com Background Pricer AB (publ) was founded in 1991 in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. In only a few years, it has built a leading position in the growing market of electronic price and information systems for the retail trade. Through the co-operation with Intactix International Inc., the world leader in Space Management, Pricer has built a strong platform for future growth. Pricer offers integrational IT solutions such as electronic price and information systems, application software and consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" to substantially improve consumer value and satisfaction and increase the profitability of retailers and their suppliers. The Pricer Group have subsidiaries in eleven countries. Pricer AB is listed on the O-list of the Stockholm Stock Exchange The Stockholm Stock Exchange (Swedish: Stockholmsbörsen) is a stock exchange located in Stockholm, Sweden. Founded in 1863 [1] it is the primary securities exchange of the Nordic Countries. . Founded in 1990, Intactix is the world's leading provider of space and category management software and merchandising solutions with a product range that includes the well-known InterCept(TM), InterRange(TM), and the pro/fusion(TM) platform among others. With global headquarters in Irving, Texas Irving (pronounced 'er-ving') is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 191,615; the 2006 estimate was 201,927 according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and 196,084 according to , international headquarters in Guildford, England and sales and development offices in major cities around the world, Intactix provides merchandising productivity software and consulting services to nearly 2500 retailers and manufacturers worldwide, including: DA, Esso, GB-Inno, Gillette, Groenwoudt Groep, Grolsch, Heineken, Kimberly-Clark, Lego, Philip Morris, Procter & Gamble and SmithKline Beecham in the Benelux region alone. Alongside its expanding European operations, Intactix' customer base in the BeNeLux has doubled annually since the founding of local operations less than 3 years ago. For more information on our software, log on at www.intactix.com. |
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