ATLANTA--(Business Wire)--
Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) today announced that it will
begin using Microsoft's integrated communication and collaboration
tools across its organization.
The use of Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint Online, Exchange
Online, Office Communications Online and Live Meeting for Web and
video conferencing will integrate CCE's communication and
collaboration capabilities and improve its speed, flexibility and
effectiveness. This integrated platform will combine technologies by
connecting software and internet services through Microsoft Online.
"To become the best beverage sales and customer service company,
we must drive efficiency and effectiveness throughout our company
while significantly increasing opportunities for collaboration among
employees, customers and suppliers," said John F. Brock, president and
chief executive officer. "By working with a world-class leader like
Microsoft, we can continue to drive innovation throughout our
organization and more effectively address the complexities of today's
global business environment."
"Coca-Cola Enterprises operates in an environment where better
collaboration and communication can deliver a real strategic
advantage," said Bill Gates, chairman, Microsoft Corp. "By providing
the flexibility to manage software over the Web or from servers
managed on-site, Microsoft Online will help Coca-Cola Enterprises
drive greater efficiencies and enable employees to connect to each
other more effectively than ever before."
Coca-Cola Enterprises is the world's largest marketer, distributor
and producer of bottle and can liquid nonalcoholic refreshment. CCE
sells approximately 80 percent of The Coca-Cola Company's bottle and
can volume in North America and is the sole licensed bottler for
products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, continental France,
Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, and the Netherlands.
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Media Relations:
Laura Brightwell, 770-989-3023
or
Investor Relations:
Thor Erickson, 770-989-3110
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