Press & News
| Mar 30, 2013 |
Global Advisory Council Meeting Overview1WorldSync held its Global Advisory Council meeting on 22th of February during the GS1 Global Forum 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. Attendees were 1WorldSync's GDS partner organizations, i.e. GS1 Member Organizations, and commercial service providers. Read complete Press Release |
| Mar 28, 2013 |
Review "GS1 GSMP Standards Spring Event 2013"The last "GS1 GSMP Standards Spring Event 2013" was hosted in Dallas, Texas from 18th to 22nd of March. The item sync part (GDSN) of the conference major theme was the future Major Release 3.x (MjR 3.x). Read complete Press Release |
| Mar 13, 2013 | Press Release in German Read complete Press Release |
| Mar 13, 2013 |
Consumer Protection in Germany: Stronger Sanctioning planned (REACH)Go to this link to get to the press release (published in German) Read complete Press Release |
| Jan 09, 2013 |
1WorldSync Appoints Gary Lo as Chief Financial OfficerLawrenceville, N.J. (Jan. 9, 2013) – 1WorldSync, the industry leader in global product data management and data pool solutions, on Monday announced the appointment of Gary Lo as chief financial officer, effective immediately. Mr. Lo, who formerly held global finance roles for Johnson & Johnson, brings more than 15 years of finance leadership experience. He will be responsible for global finance, accounting, treasury, internal controls and legal functions. “Gary is the perfect addition to 1WorldSync as we intensify efforts to continue our global expansion,” said 1WorldSync CEO Nihat Arkan. “We’re entering 2013 with an aggressive plan to launch new product data management solutions to support global trade, and Gary’s vision and knowledge of global technology businesses complement our goals.” Mr. Lo joins 1WorldSync from Johnson & Johnson Diagnostics, N.J., where he was responsible for North America commercial finance, worldwide compliance and global financial systems. In this role, he was a member of the commercial executive team responsible for sales performance and market growth. Before joining Johnson & Johnson in 2003, he held finance roles with Siebel Systems (now Oracle) in Singapore as well as Boston Scientific and PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston, Mass. Mr. Lo holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Boston College. He also is a certified public accountant. About 1WorldSync With more than 15,000 customers across 40 countries, 1WorldSync is the industry leader in global product data management and data pool solutions certified for the GS1 Global Data Standardization Network™ (GDSN®). 1WorldSync solutions and services allow companies to share trusted product information with one another and with consumers, driving business and convenience for everyone, all around the world. 1WorldSync is a joint venture of GS1 Germany and GS1 US, which are member organizations of GS1, the organization that develops global standards for identifying, capturing and sharing product information. For more information, visit http://www.1worldsync.com. Read complete Press Release |
| Oct 01, 2012 |
1WorldSync and Gladson Team to Help Brand Owners Deliver Trusted Product Content to ConsumersLAWRENCEVILLE, NJ, and LISLE, IL (Oct. 1, 2012) – 1WorldSync, the industry leader in global product data management and data pool solutions, and Gladson, the leader in creating e-content and syndicated product databases for the CPG industry, today announced they have entered into a relationship that will make it quick and easy for brand owners to deliver Gladson’s high-quality e-content to consumers via 1WorldSync’s Product Data Management Platform.Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 06, 2012 |
News Release of GS1 Germany on the German Umsetzungsinitiative (in German language only)Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 05, 2012 |
GS1 US and GS1 Germany Complete Joint Venture, Uniting 1SYNC and SA2 Worldsync Subsidiaries into 1WorldSyncLAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., USA and COLOGNE, Germany (Sept. 5, 2012) – GS1 US and GS1 Germany, the two largest member organizations of the GS1 System, have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture combining their 1SYNC and SA2 Worldsync subsidiaries, respectively, into a new combined organization named 1WorldSync, Inc. Read complete Press Release |
| Aug 21, 2012 |
LANSA Launches SA2 Worldsync Certified PIM solution for Germany, Austria and SwitzerlandCologne/ St. Albans, Germany/ United Kingdom, August 21, 2012 — LANSA today announced the immediate availability of its Product Information Management (PIM) Solution for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, that offers easy and smooth access to the Global Data Sychronization Network (GDSN) via a machine-to-machine connection. LANSA’s PIM - Data Sync Direct - is classed as a ‘lightweight PIM’ system that is easy and fast to implement, allowing trading partners to immediately comply with GS1 standards and to be ready to exchange product item data over the GDSN. An important benefit to the customer is that product data can be directly synchronized between enterprise systems of a supplier and a retailer with a machine-to-machine connection to the GDSN – without error-prone or manual product data entry on either side.Read complete Press Release |
| Aug 16, 2012 |
SA2 Worldsync Adds Services for Regulation & Sustainability Product Data ManagementCOLOGNE, Germany, August 16, 2012 — SA2 Worldsync GmbH, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, today announced that it has acquired CS Compliance GmbH (CSC). The company offers services regarding product compliance and advises on processes in product and environmental compliance. CS Compliance GmbH was formerly owned by GS1 Germany and Handelsverband Deutschland (German Retail Federation, HDE). With the integration of the CSC services, SA2 Worldsync provides industry and trading companies a solution for meeting product regulatory and sustainability legislation requirements, as well as corporate, social and environmental performance demands. “As approximately 30 percent of all product data information is for regulatory purposes, this new capability complements SA2 Worldsync services for the management and synchronization of product data”, states Jörg Pretzel, CEO of GS1 Germany, the parent company of SA2 Worldsync. Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 11, 2012 |
SA2 Worldsync Newletter in JulyRead more on the following topics by clicking on the adjoining link +++Lots of Interest on Case Study of Sony and Best Buy+++ +++Standards developed for selective cosmetics+++ +++Increase the usage of the GDSN in Europe+++ +++Couponing workshop: New directions and technologies+++ +++Advisory Boards affirm strategic direction+++Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 10, 2012 |
Advisory Boards affirm strategic directionSA2 Worldsync hosted two Advisory Board meetings in June and July, for GDS partners (franchisees and joint ventures) and European key account customers, for example retailers and suppliers. The Advisory Board members – all with executive responsibility in their respective organizations – provide important counsel to the SA2 Worldsync executive team in support of strategic directions on regional and global levels. Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 10, 2012 |
Fit for competition: Standards developed for selective cosmeticsTogether with manufacturers and associations, SA2 Worldsync developed a unified data model for the global exchange of product data for the luxury, or „selective“, cosmetics industry. Through the successful pilot participants created an industry guide thathighlights the benefits of master data exchange for selective cosmetics (available in German only). Global product data exchange increases the accuracy of item data and makes processes between business partners significantly more efficient. Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 02, 2012 |
SA2 Worldsync & AGENA 3000: Data Management Solutions for the whole supply chainCOLOGNE, Germany/CHOLET, France, July 2, 2012 — SA2 Worldsync and AGENA 3000 today announced a partnership to deliver solutions for every step of the supply chain, beginning from the management of product information up to the synchronization of product and price data via the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). SA2 Worldsync runs its own GDSN certified data pool and is a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services. AGENA 3000 provides solutions to optimize the workflow throughout the value chain, for example a Product Information Management (PIM) system and a solution for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).Read complete Press Release |
| May 08, 2012 |
SA2 Worldsync and Brandbank partner to globally deploy consistent, digital product informationCOLOGNE, Germany, May 8, 2012 — SA2 Worldsync GmbH, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, today announced a partnership with Brandbank, Europe's largest provider of digital images and product information for use in grocery e-commerce. Read complete Press Release |
| May 08, 2012 |
GS1 US and GS1 Germany Announce Joint Venture of Data Management Subsidiaries 1SYNC and SA2 WorldsyncLetter of intent signed; closing expected in third quarter LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. and COLOGNE, Germany (May 8, 2012) – GS1 US and GS1 Germany, two of the largest member organizations of the GS1 System, today announced they have signed a letter of intent to combine their 1SYNC (GS1 US) and SA2 Worldsync (GS1 Germany) subsidiaries.Read complete Press Release |
| Apr 25, 2012 |
LANSA’s PIM Solution certified for connection to the SA2 Worldsync Data PoolCOLOGNE/ST. ALBANS, Germany/United Kingdom, April 25th, 2012 — Building upon the relationship announced in January, where LANSA and SA2 Worldsync are partnering to deliver on-boarding solutions to the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN), it now was announced that SA2 Worldsync has certified LANSA’s Product Information Management (PIM) software – Data Sync Direct – for connection to the SA2 Worldsync data pool. Read complete Press Release |
| Mar 01, 2012 |
SA2 Worldsync offers data pool and master data management services in support of Lowe’s Canada’s requirement that suppliers sign up with a Data Pool/Solution Provider by March 1st 2012LANHAM, MD, USA, March 01, 2012 — Lowes Canada, one of the world`s largest home improvement retailers, has announced plans to implement a Product Content Management (PCM) initiative for Canada. Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 27, 2012 |
The two SA2 Worldsync Advisory Boards provide important counsel to the SA2 Worldsync Executive Team.Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 27, 2012 |
Interview with Ulf Adebahr, Chief Operating Officer of SA2 WorldsyncRead complete Press Release |
| Feb 09, 2012 |
User community of aecocdata, the GS1 Spain data pool, expected to significantly grow through new partnership.COLOGNE, Germany, February 9, 2012 — GS1 Spain, the organization for supply chain standards in Spain, chose SA2 Worldsync as its long-term strategic partner to host and expand the GS1 Spain data pool aecocdata from July on, announced José María Bonmatí, Chief Executive Officer of GS1 Spain today. GS1 Spain plans to grow the user community of aecocdata from today’s 400 companies to more than 800 within next years and the new technology will provide for a more high-performance, user-friendly experience for all participants. Read complete Press Release |
| Jan 26, 2012 |
LANSA and SA2 Worldsync partner to deliver on-boarding solutions to the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN)COLOGNE/ST.ALBANS, Germany/United Kingdom, January 26, 2012 — LANSA and SA2 Worldsync enter a joint marketing agreement to deliver a complete industry solution for secure and continuous synchronization of product item data. Read complete Press Release |
| Dec 08, 2011 |
GS1 Ireland to offer SA2 Worldsync data pool and master data management services for Irish suppliers and retailers, under the brand name DataSync.ie, as part of a renewed five-year agreement.COLOGNE, Germany, December 8, 2011 – SA2 Worldsync GmbH, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, today announced that GS1 Ireland, part of the global supply chain standards agency GS1, has renewed its long-term partnership with the company. Read complete Press Release |
| Nov 28, 2011 |
GS1 UK selects SA2 Worldsync GDS data poolCOLOGNE, Germany, November 28, 2011 – SA2 Worldsync GmbH is the new data pool provider for GS1 UK, the supply chain standards organization for the second largest retail market in Europe. The data pool functionality for accessing the data pool is provided through GS1 UK’s TrueSource Premium service. Read complete Press Release |
| Aug 17, 2011 |
New ownership structure of SA2 Worldsync GmbH to strengthen innovation, global reach and investment in mobile commerce.COLOGNE, Germany, August 17, 2011 – SA2 Worldsync GmbH, a leading global provider of global data synchronization and master data services, views its acquisition by GS1 Germany as a show of strength for the company and its growing global client base. GS1 Germany, the international service provider for identification, communication and process standards, increased its shares and is now the sole owner of SA2 Worldsync GmbH.Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 29, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync and acardo launch safe and automatic couponing-solution in GermanyCologne/Dortmund, Germany, 29 June 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, and acardo technologies, a leading couponing solution provider in Germany, launched their new solution coupon data pool in Germany, after its successful start in Belgium. The coupon data pool provides suppliers, retailers and clearing houses many advantages: Suppliers and retailers have to insert the coupon data only once, thus the data pool provides all authorized partners with the required data. The storage and physical dispatch of coupons from retailers to clearing houses is not needed because they can directly be destroyed in the stores. The coupon data pool therefore provides quick, automatic and safe processes regarding the management of coupons – from issuance and redemption through final coupon clearing. Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 27, 2011 |
New partner status strengthens the bonds between SA2 Worldsync and GS1 UK.Cologne, Germany, 27 June 2011 –SA2 Worldsync, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, was accredited by GS1 UK as a Solution Partner. Accreditation proves that SA2 Worldsync has the highest level of knowledge and expertise in GS1 standards. The data pool Worldsync 2 also achieved GS1 UK Certified Solution status. This means that it will be reviewed annually to ensure that it conforms with implemental, operational, security and technical criteria, established by the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) Certification Committee. To get the solution certification and achieve GS1 UK Solution Partner status, two staff members of SA2 Worldsync have successfully completed the GS1 UK GDS accreditation.Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 20, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync partners with digital capture service itemMaster, whose free product image and data on nutrition and ingredients enables SA2 Worldsync`s US-American customers to better reach consumers.COLOGNE, GERMANY, 20 June 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, and itemMaster, LLC, a provider of free product images and data, have entered into a partnership that will give SA2 Worldsync’s manufacturer customers in the USA a high quality service for capturing the images and data of their consumer products. This data will be integrated into the Global Data Sychronization Network(GDSN) hosted by the SA2 Worldsync data pool and accessible by all retailers subscribing to the GDSN.Read complete Press Release |
| Mai 23, 2011 |
Industry veteran to lead company and user community on Global Data Synchronization Network standards and practices.COLOGNE, GERMANY, 23 May 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, today announced the appointment of Steven Robba as its new Global Standards Director, effective immediately. In this role, Robba is responsible for gathering and communicating standards-based product requirements related to the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). Robba, who brings more than 21 years of experience in global supply chain management, will also represent SA2 Worldsync on all matters related to the GDSN and Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) as well as consult clients on implementations and support new business activities. Robba succeeds W. Grant Kille, who will retire in July after a eleven-year career with the company and its predecessor firm, WWRE/Agentrics.Read complete Press Release |
| Apr 14, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync GmbH Announces 2010 Performance Highlights and Provides Global Update on GDSCOLOGNE, GERMANY, 14 April 2011 – SA2 Worldsync GmbH, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, today reported 2010 year-end highlights and provided perspective on worldwide global data synchronization adoption. SA2 Worldsync GmbH announced revenue increased in 2010 over the prior year and exceeded forecast, with significant year-end momentum in global markets. SA2 Worldsync GmbH ended 2010 with a positive cash flow for its third consecutive year since company founding in 2008. The Company further expanded its presence as the world’s leading data pool provider for global data synchronization, supporting local implementations in more than 30 countries.Read complete Press Release |
| Apr 13, 2011 |
Brand owners can gain back control on product information in mobile spaceCologne, Germany, 13 April 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, and checkitmobile, provider of the mobile application barcoo, today announced a strategic partnership to bring higher quality product data to smartphones. Read complete Press Release |
| Mär 03, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync and acardo Showcase on Digital Couponing at GS1 Global ForumCologne, Germany, 3 March 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, the leading global provider of data synchronization and master data management services, demonstrated its new solution suite for digital couponing at the GS1 Global Forum held in Brussels, Belgium, February 21-25. Over 500 executive managers from GS1 organizations worldwide met at the Global Forum, sponsored by SA2 Worldsync and acardo, to discuss how GS1 global standards support the adoption of new technologies. The Open Wallet App, jointly developed by SA2 Worldsync and leading couponing solution provider acardo, allows consumers to collect, consolidate and redeem coupons through their smartphone in a simple and secure way. This application provides 100% validated and consistent item master data through its seamless integration with the GS1 Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) and SA2 Worldsync’s Coupon Datapool, a solution which provides coupon issuing retailers and manufacturers with web-based mobile coupon management capabilities. Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 15, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync Enters Latin America with GDSync PartnershipCologne, Germany, 15 February 2011 – SA2 Worldsync today announced it was chosen by Chile-based GDSync as its exclusive partner to provide global data synchronization (GDS) services to retailers and suppliers throughout Latin America. Under the terms of the agreement, SA2 Worldsync will provide GDSync with technology for GDS and master data management for retailers, suppliers, distributors and manufactures. GDSync will provide GS1 certified SA2 Worldsync’s WS Itemsync and WS Pricesync solutions for effective integration and management of product data information and global commerce. Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 10, 2011 |
SA2 Worldsync powers GS1 UK TrueSource serviceCologne, Germany, 10 February 2011 – GS1 UK, the not-for-profit supply chain standards and solutions organization in the UK, has selected SA2 Worldsync as the solution provider for its new master data management service TrueSource. This new service provides solutions for retailers and brand owners, to ensure their product data is accurate, up-to-date and standardised to improve data quality and build a foundation for the exchange of data using the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN). The TrueSource Sourcing tool also offers GS1 UK members an easy to use and supplier-friendly interface to publish their portfolio of products for the UK market combined with a search and browse functionality for retailers to explore the marketplace, by using accurate and high quality master data. Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 08, 2011 |
GS1 Slovenia Launches Global Data Sync with SA2 WorldsyncCologne, Germany, 8 February 2011 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data management solutions for global trade, today announced it has been chosen by GS1 Slovenia as its exclusive provider and long-term partner for data pool services and solutions for the country-wide rollout of global data synchronization (GDS) services. More than 100 retailers and suppliers are expected to join the program within the next three years, with many firms participating in the 2010 pilot of this service, which allows trading partners to share item master data through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). GS1 Slovenia also will offer its GDSN service to surrounding countries. Read complete Press Release |
| Okt 06, 2010 |
Infotech Enterprises Selects SA2 Worldsync to Power India TradeHyderabad, India, and Cologne, Germany, 6 October 2010 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data management solutions for global commerce, today announced it has been chosen to provide data pool services and solutions for the full-scale rollout of global data synchronization (GDS) in India. Infotech Enterprises selected SA2 Worldsync as its long-term technology partner for the implementation and on-going operation of the network, which will be available for all local businesses in India later this year. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 15, 2010 |
SA2 Worldsync offers auditing acceptability and complianceCologne, 15 September 2010 – SA2 Worldsync has expanded its range to include an audit-compliant online archive service and the option of integrating qualified electronic signatures. The enhanced services are provided by AuthentiDate, the SA2 Worldsync partner, and are available as modules to all customers. Read complete Press Release |
| Aug 17, 2010 |
GS1 Thailand Expands Global Data Sync Program with SA2 WorldsyncCologne, Germany – August 17, 2010 – SA2 Worldsync today announced it was chosen by GS1 Thailand as the exclusive partner to provide global data synchronization (GDS) services to retailers and suppliers throughout the country. GS1 Thailand will launch the new service this month. Under the agreement, SA2 Worldsync is the preferred data pool and GDS management services provider for retailers, suppliers, distributors and manufactures. Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 27, 2010 |
GS1 Czech Republic choose SA2 Worldsync as partner for GDS RolloutPrague, Czech Republic, Cologne, Germany, July, 27, 2010 – After a successful country-wide global data synchronization (GDS) pilot that began in autumn 2009, GS1 Czech Republic chose SA2 Worldsync as its exclusive technology provider for the formal launch and long-term management and deployment of GDS services country-wide. GS1 Czech Republic’s decision demonstrates the organization’s strategy to help companies in the Czech Republic improve their operations through enabling technologies based on global GS1 standards. For SA2 Worldsync, this is a further country-wide deployment in Central and Eastern Europe and increases the company’s leading market share in the region. Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 17, 2010 |
New Coupon Data Pool to feature technology from SA2 Worldsync and acardoBrussels, Belgium and Cologne, Germany, June 17, 2010 – To help retailers and suppliers more efficiently manage the 153 million coupons used each year throughout the region, GS1 Belgium and Luxembourg announced plans for a new coupon management solution. The new GS1 Belgilux Coupon Data Pool will speed and automate couponing clearing, traditionally a time-consuming, manual process. The new Coupon Data Pool will feature technology from SA2 Worldsync and acardo for coupon clearing, campaign management and global data synchronization (GDS). Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 10, 2010 |
SA2 Worldsync and Infotech launch Global Data Synchronization Initiative for Indian TradeThree-month pilot to pave way for country-wide rollout later this year Mumbai, India, and Cologne, Germany, 10 June 2010 – Infotech Enterprises and SA2 Worldsync will launch this month the country’s first data synchronization services through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). Using the GDSN, retailers, wholesalers and their global suppliers reduce costs and speed business processes, as well as improve customer service through the continuous harmonization of item information between trading partners. The initiative is fully supported by the Retail Association of India (rai). Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 08, 2010 |
HBS Health Business Solutions Brings Data Sync to Healthcare Industry with SA2 WorldsyncCologne, Germany, and Alexandria, Va. – 8 June 2010 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data services for global commerce, today announced a new partnership with HBS Health Business Solutions to advance the use of the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) across the healthcare industry. Germany-based HBS provides technology and consulting solutions to help clinics, hospitals, suppliers and manufacturers improve business processes, streamline supply chain operations and increase efficiencies. As an SA2 Worldsync partner, HBS will help customers embrace global data synchronization to increase the accuracy of product and transaction information necessary to improve operations and ensure optimal patient care. Read complete Press Release |
| Mai 21, 2010 |
Media-Saturn Embraces SA2 Worldsync WS Content Factory for Online Retail StrategyCologne, Germany, 21 May, 2010 – European consumer electronics retailer Media-Saturn is launching its online stores with the help of SA2 Worldsync solutions, starting with the recent go-live in the Netherlands and Austria. For its new online venture, Media-Saturn has chosen the SA2 Worldsync WS Content Factory, WS PIM and WS Itemsync Data Pool solutions, which will simplify multi-channel data sourcing and offer a single service for sharing and managing product information. Read complete Press Release |
| Apr 28, 2010 |
Slovenian Trade Launches GDS Pilot with SA2 WorldsyncLjubljana, Slovenia, Cologne, Germany, April 28 2010 – GS1 Slovenia and SA2 Worldsync announced the launch of a pilot project to introduce global data synchronization (GDS) services in Slovenia. The GDS service will be provided by GS1 Slovenia and the GS1-certified SA2 Worldsync technology. The organizations intend to enter into a long-term partnership agreement to provide the Slovenian user community with services for master data synchronization. Read complete Press Release |
| Mär 26, 2010 |
Dr. Bernd Bueker strengthens the SA2 Worldsync managementCologne, Germany, 26 March 2010 – On 1 April 2010 Dr. Bernd Bueker will join the SA2 Retail AG as a member of the board. In this function he will be an additional impulse for the growth of the corporate group in the retail sector. “The Pironet NDH group strengthens itself with another retail expert, in order to support further growth and sharpen our profile in the retail business”, says Thomas Fell, board member sales at Pironet NDH AG. At SA2 Worldsync, Dr. Bernd Bueker will be responsible for the sales and consulting activities within the DACH region. Read complete Press Release |
| Mär 09, 2010 |
SA2 Worldsync Hosts Second-Annual European User CongressCologne, Germany, 9 March 2010 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data services for global commerce, today announced its second-annual European User Conference will be held May 5-6, 2010, in Cologne. The event theme “Master Data Management: Driving Sustainability” signals the rising challenge for businesses to address and manage compliance requirements as well as launch new initiatives. Read complete Press Release |
| Feb 08, 2010 |
Medical Columbus Joins with SA2 Worldsync to Offer Healthcare Industry Advanced Data Management ServicesCologne, Germany, and Alexandria, Va. – 8 February 2010 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data services for global commerce, today announced a partnership for market development with Medical Columbus to improve and simplify data management and e-procurement practices in the healthcare industry. Germany-based Medical Columbus will offer SA2 Worldsync data management and synchronization solutions to its clients, which include more than 350 hospitals in as well as numerous firms from the healthcare industry. The GS1 Standard was recently adopted by the healthcare industry as a data sharing standard. Services provided will include connectivity through the Global Data Synchronization Network. Read complete Press Release |
| Dez 04, 2009 |
SA2 Worldsync to take on operation of METRO Group’s EDI systemCologne, 4 December 2009 – International retailer METRO Group has taken a strategic decision to outsource its EDI system. METRO Group and SA2 Worldsync will work together to implement this outsourcing project over several distinct phases. After defining the future system environment, SA2 Worldsync will adapt its EDI platform to the special requirements of the METRO Group. In addition, SA2 Worldsync will operate all MGI METRO Group applications relevant to EDI at the captive data center, and it will take over the existing METRO Group EDI team. Read complete Press Release |
| Nov 04, 2009 |
Media-Saturn Adopts SA2 Worldsync's PIM SystemCologne, Germany, 4 November 2009 – With the Media-Saturn Group, SA2 Worldsync has gained a new customer for its Product Information Management system WS PIM Datasync. Europe’s largest consumer electronics retailer is using the PIM solution in order to enhance the content of its database, creating a solid foundation for improving the information it provides its customers as part of its planned multi-channel activities. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 22, 2009 |
SA2 Worldsync Launches Price SynchronizationCologne, Germany, and Alexandria, Va. – 22 September 2009 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data services for global commerce, today announced a new price synchronization service that allows trading partners to share confidential pricing and condition information through its data pool. Suppliers, distributors and retailers will use the new SA2 Worldsync Pricesync service to improve invoice and order accuracy as well as increase overall supply chain efficiency. SA2 Worldsync Pricesync is certified to meet the price synchronization standard recently set by the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN), of which SA2 Worldsync is a leading participant. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 15, 2009 |
International Rollout by METRO of PIM Solution from SA2 WorldsyncCologne, Germany – 15 September 2009 – The METRO Group has launched an international rollout of the WS PIM Product Information Management solution from SA2 Worldsync. The solution is designed to consolidate the existing product data and will enhance the PIM systems previously used at METRO – including the MMS-CAT master data catalogue developed in-house, which is to be replaced by WS PIM. With this rollout, the retail group is underlining the importance of master data quality and will improve central processes along the supply chain. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 03, 2009 |
SAP and SA2 Worldsync simplify data management for the retail and consumer goods industryCologne, Germany – 03 Sept. 2009 - Together with data synchronization provider SA2 Worldsync and consulting firm IBSolution, SAP intends to expand its range of solutions for data management in the retail and consumer goods industries. This partnership will enable a more facilitated exchange of master data between consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, especially for existing SAP users in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In the next year, SAP plans an extended version of SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management, which allows a connection of SAP systems to the SA2 Worldsync data pool. The consulting firm IBSolution aims to provide a pre-defined consulting package, which will support a fast and efficient solution implementation. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 02, 2009 |
SA2 Worldsync Launches Certified Partner Program for Consulting and Software ProvidersCologne, Germany, and Alexandria, Va. – 02 Sept. 2009 – SA2 Worldsync, a leading provider of master data services for global commerce, today announced a certification program to confirm that third-party solution offerings meet technical performance standards essential to help customers adopt, connect to and get the greatest value through the SA2 Worldsync data pool. Consulting firms and application providers that participate in the SA2 Worldsync Certified Partner Program will pass rigorous tests and receive extensive training and assistance to ensure they can help customers move swiftly and seamlessly to data synchronization. Read complete Press Release |
| Jul 20, 2009 |
More power, greater flexibility: Version 6.1.2 now availableCologne, Germany – July 20, 2009 – SA2 Worldsync presents the latest version of its Product Information Management solution WS PIM. The new release 6.1.2 can be adapted to the individual customer’s specific needs even better than before. Its enhanced functionality enables customers to manage their master data easier than ever and already gives their PIM systems the performance capabilities needed to satisfy future requirements. Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 25, 2009 |
SA2 Worldsync and IBM Offer Joint E-Commerce Solutions for the FutureCologne, 25. June 2009 – IBM and SA2 Worldsync are taking a common route into the future of e-commerce. The two companies are combining their products, IBM WebSphere Commerce and SA2 Worldsync PIM (Product Information Management) to create an integrated product for the implementation of multi-channel strategies in commerce. Online-shop operators thus have access to a comprehensive e-commerce solution which will meet future needs and which can be quickly and easily adapted to encompass the ever-changing requirements of customers, while growing hand-in-hand with the shop itself. This partnership will be coming into effect immediately. Various well known commercial enterprises have already started using this combined product. Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 16, 2009 |
SA2 Worldsync Ensures Data Integration in the GS1 Knowledge CenterCologne, 16 June 2009 - As the technology partner of the standardization organization GS1 Germany, SA2 Worldsync has contributed to the realization of GS1 Germany's recently opened Knowledge Center with consultancy services and technologies for data management and data integration. It will be used by GS1 Germany as a new center for conferences and further training. At the centre is a showroom which interactively presents the entire retail value creation chain with the associated processes – from manufacture of the goods to sale at the shop counter. Read complete Press Release |
| Jun 03, 2009 |
Vietnam Retail Industry Embraces Data Sync Through New SA2 Worldsync ProgramCologne, Germany, 3 June 2009 – SA2 Worldsync today announced it has launched programs with GS1 Vietnam to increase the penetration of Global Data Synchronization (GDS) throughout the fast-growing Vietnam retail industry. Designed for retailers and suppliers, the programs include workshops on the fundamentals of data sync and enablement readiness services. According to the 2008 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index, Vietnam was ranked as the most attractive emerging market destination for expanded retail investments. Read complete Press Release |
| Mai 14, 2009 |
WS|Data Assessment: SA2 Worldsync Launches Quality Initiative for Master DataCologne, 14 May 2009 – SA2 Worldsync has expanded its offering for the retail sector by introducing a data assessment solution: “WS|Data Assessment” offers a combination of data cleansing and data quality assurance. The solution enables suppliers and retailers to detect errors and quality issues in their databases and therefore reduce costs by improving their merchandise information and control processes. The new offering consists of consulting and the use of SA2 Worldsync software. Read complete Press Release |
| Sep 23, 2008 |
SA2 Worldsync launches new websiteCologne, September 23, 2008: SA2 Worldsync today launched its new corporate website. At www.sa2.com users can find information about the company, its solutions and service portfolio. Read complete Press Release |
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