Newly-Formed Sunny Delight Beverages Company Enters Into IT Application Outsourcing Agreement
Former Procter & Gamble® Beverage Business Selects OneNeck IT Services To Provide Comprehensive Standalone IT Infrastructure Services and Support
OneNeck IT Services, today announced a major five year outsourcing contract with Sunny Delight Beverages Co. to develop, implement and manage the company's new IT applications infrastructure. Sunny Delight Beverages Co. consists of both the Sunny Delight and Punica beverage businesses which are both market leading brands in their segments in every country in which they compete. J.W. Childs Associates, L.P., a Boston-based private equity firm purchased the Sunny D and Punica business from Procter & Gamble® (NYSE: PG) in the summer of 2004.
Sunny Delight Beverages Co.'s contract with OneNeck is for the establishment of a comprehensive technology infrastructure, the selection and implementation of a new ERP application, and the development of this infrastructure across seven locations in three countries. This work is necessary to enable Sunny Delight Beverages Co. to operate as a stand-alone business entity.
Services in the outsourcing contract include data center operations, application and database administration, application development and functional support, WAN/LAN support, phone system, e-mail and desktop administration, all supported by OneNeck's 24x7 support center.
Jim Dahmus, CFO for Sunny Delight Beverages Co. commented, "We chose OneNeck because of their demonstrated expertise in providing complex implementation and outsourcing services to mid-market companies. Due to the nature of these types of transactions, we required a provider who could mobilize quickly. Throughout the acquisition process, OneNeck was in lockstep with our management team, ensuring our IT needs were met."
"We are very proud to have been selected by Sunny Delight Beverages Co. to manage their mission critical IT environment," stated Chuck Vermillion, CEO for OneNeck. He also added, "Over the last 7 years we have built and managed a number of complex IT environments, providing our customers with peace of mind, allowing them to focus on moving their business forward."
"Just like their name implies, OneNeck will be our single provider of IT solutions. Since we are operating as a new company, IT cost control is crucial. OneNeck is providing Sunny Delight Beverages Co. with a cost effective, predictable solution that will enable us to grow our business to the next level," affirmed Greg Winholt, global controller for Sunny Delight Beverages Co.
About Sunny D and Punica:
The Sunny Delight Beverages Co. is a leading producer of juice based drink brands. The company has annual sales in excess of $550 million, does business in eight countries across North America and Europe and markets two leading brands of juice drinks: SunnyD and Punica. The company was purchased from P&G by JW Childs Associates, a Boston based private equity firm, and the company's management. Its worldwide headquarters are in Cincinnati.
About OneNeck:
OneNeck IT Services, Corp is a leading ERP application outsourcing services provider to mid-market manufacturing and distribution companies. OneNeck currently supports SSA Baan, Peoplesoft/J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Business Solutions, and Khameleon. OneNeck's comprehensive services include: application and database management, data center management, 24 x 7 customer support, disaster recovery, network management, application development, functional support, and desktop support. OneNeck provides outsourcing services to companies worldwide and recently recorded their 27th consecutive quarter of profitability. For additional information, visit the OneNeck IT Services home page at www.OneNeck.com.
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