History (1996-2011)

The CDC company (Corporate Development Centre) was established in 1996 by the development team of hardware/ software solutions for direct sales automation systems. It was the first Russian company whose main and only line of activities was the development and introduction of integrated automation systems based on the use of pocket personal computers and mobile terminals. Today CDC is the major original software developer for mobile systems of enterprises automation.

2011

The CDC group took part in the 4th International Investment Forum ‘Yugra-2011’ where it represented to specialists in oil and gas industry of Western Siberia the OPTIMUM MMS solution designed for automating services, repair, and technical maintenance of equipment.

For the first time in the history of the annual congress ‘Podmoskovnye Vechera’ conducted by the 4CIO Club, registration of participants and subsequent collection of data on attendance of sessions was automated with the support from CDC.

As of 31.08.2011, the OPTIMUM SFA system is successfully operated in 3,000 all over Russia and CIS countries. Over 300,000 mobile jobs have been automated.

The participants of the 6th Annual All-Russia Conference ‘Logistic of Russia’s Cosmetics and Makeup Market - CosmeLogic-2011’ selected OPTIMUM as the best innovative solution in logistics.

UPECO merchandisers were the first to switch to the mobile version of OPTIMUM intended for smartphones under the Android operating system.

The CDC group held a conference to announce the official start of OPTIMUM software for the Android platform.

As of 31.05.2011, the OPTIMUM SFA system is successfully operated in 2,990 all over Russia and CIS countries. Over 298,000 mobile jobs have been automated.

The CDC group has again confirmed its highest status in the Motorola Partner Select - Premier ISV (Independent Software Vendor) partner program.

The CDC group concluded a partnership agreement with Esri CIS, the exclusive distributor of the US-based Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), on which basis out-of-the-box solutions will be developed for handling geoinformation systems ‘in the fields’.

The CDC group developed a mobile version of the OPTIMUM system for smartphones and tablet PCs on the basis of the Google Android operating system.

ГК CDC won the Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV) competence in Microsoft’s new partnership program.

The CDC group developed a mobile client for OPTIMUM on the basis of SAP SUP (Sybase Unwired Platform).

PC Magazine/RE selected the OPTIMUM GIS geoinformation system as one of the most advanced, innovative, and efficient products developed in 2010.

2010

As of 31.12.2010 OPTIMUM SFA has been effectively operating in 2,850 companies all over Russia and in CIS countries. Over 250,000 mobile work stations have been automated.

OOO Rentafon, part of the CDC group, concluded a partnership agreement with SAP AG, having obtained the sales partner status (VAP-partner).

CDC in cooperation with the ASP group, an official partner with the Premium Reseller Partner competence, and Avis-Expert conducted a free-admittance seminar where CDC products on the OPTIMUM platform (OPTIMUM SFA, OPTIMUM GIS, and OPTIMUM ММС) were presented. At the seminar reports were delivered by representatives of Microsoft, MTS, Motorola, and Infobox, who described advantages for clients provided by OPTIMUM suite solutions.

MT-Proekty, a system integrator and an official CDC partner with the Premium Reseller Partner competence, and InTegra conducted the ‘OPTIMUM Platform: Slashing Costs and Boosting Efficiency of Mobile Personnel’ seminar, a free-admittance workshop devoted to mobile trade and logistic. At the meeting, OPTIMUM solutions were presented that enable customers to reduce costs and boost the efficiency of their mobile personnel.

CDC and the SpetsTek research and production company concluded a strategic agreement on cooperation that aims at developing and implementing an integrated system for maintenance and repair management. The joint integration solution will be based on TRIM, an EAM/MRO system, and OPTIMUM ММС, a HW/SW facility automating activities of field repair and service personnel.

The British-American Tobacco Trading Company integrated OPTIMUM OLAP, a module intended for developing analytical reports and data analysis, into its corporate information and analytic system.

The OPTIMUM platform won its next certificate: ‘1С: Compatible’.

The CDC group tested the new Highscreen Hippo communicator and recommended it for usage by mobile agents. As part of testing, the device has successfully passed over 50 mandatory tests required for joint operations with the OPTIMUM system, including generation and editing of documents, remote and local synchronization with a database server, input of images, identification of location using GPS coordinates, etc.

The CDC group took part in a ‘round table’ with participation of Microsoft senior VP on technical strategy.

BAT (British American Tobacco) implemented the OPTIMUM SFA system in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

OPTIMUM, the product offered by the CDC group, was selected as the best solution in Central and Eastern Europe and nominated as a world finalist in the Mobility Solutions Business Application Partner of the Year category.

2009

Microsoft granted the CDC group was granted two new competences: Business Intelligence and Data Management Solutions.

Loginfo, a journal on logistic and business, published two articles devoted to route optimization, transport monitoring, and cost reduction using the Geographical Information System (GIS).

CDC completed re-branding of its OPTIMUM hardware/software platform. The name of the product is now Automated Management and Monitoring System OPTIMUM Mobiles Solutions. It comprises five modules: OPTIMUM Geographic Information System (GIS), OPTIMUM Mobile Monitoring and Services (MMS), OPTIMUM Sales Force Automation (SFA), OPTIMUM Geographically Distributed Project Management, and OPTIMUM OLAP.

The Delovaya Stolitsa. Litsa Biznesa (Business Capital City. Business’ Images) magazine published an article by Hussein Az-zari, CDC president, presenting the company’s new projects.

CDC participated in the “GosZakaz 2009” (State Contract 2009) exhibition and forum and in the “Neftegaz 2009” (Oil and Gas 2009) international exhibition held in Moscow.

The CDC group conducted in Moscow two free seminars devoted to cutting expenses on and boosting efficiency of mobile personnel using the OPTIMUM GIS and OPTIMUM MMS automated systems.

In cooperation with Microsoft’s Moscow office, a “round table” was held for customers where capacities of corporate portals based on Microsoft Office Share Point Server, a Web-oriented server platform, were presented.

The CDC group joined the Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers). The company intends to participate in the most active way is resolving city problems by contributing, in particular, to the specialized city program “Moscow Comprehensive Innovation Program”.

A partnership agreement was concluded with Yota, a Russian developer and provider of mobile services on the basis of cutting-edge 4G technologies for fast Internet access. This cooperation will be a springboard for promoting on the Russian market an integrated solution for management of mobile agents using high-speed Mobile WiMAX communications channels.

CDC and BARTEC GmbH concluded a partnership agreement to implement a hardware/software solution for automation of mobile personnel operations in hazardous environments at oil-mining, oil- refining, and chemical plants. The software component of the future facility will be based on the OPTIMUM (Mobile Monitoring & Services) solution developed by CDC that will be installed on MC9090ex terminals (a joint product of Motorola and BARTEC).

The CDC group was a winner in the International Contest of Microsoft Partnership IT Solutions 2009 in two CEE regional nominations: Mobility Solutions Business Application Partner of the Year and Mobility Solutions Partner of the Year.

The OPTIMUM hardware/software facility for automated delivery and mobile trade (SFA + GIS) was selected as the best innovative solution at the 4th Annual All-Russia Conference “Logistic for Russia’s Perfumery and Cosmetics Market” (CosmeLogic-2009).

Microsoft presented CDC the sixth competency award, Information Worker Solutions (specialization in “Portals and Solutions for Joint Operations”). This event is an acknowledgment of the company’s high professional standards in development and deployment of sites for the Internet, extranets and intranets, and for other integrated solutions.

The CDC group in cooperation with partners conducted free seminars in Volgograd, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, and Krasnodar. At the events, solutions based on the OPTIMUM platform were presented that allow companies to slash expenses and boost mobile personnel efficiency.

2008

As of September, 1, 2008 the OPTIMUM system is used effectively by more than 2,000 distributing and producing companies in Russia and CIS.

The compatibility of industrial-class mobile computers Motorola МС70 and МС35 with CDC software products was successfully confirmed as part of the Solution Validation Program of Motorola EMb’s PartnerSelect Program at Motorola’s laboratory at Winnersh (UK).

The OPTIMUM suite of software products was presented at the International Exhibition PRODEXPO 2008.

The CDC group released OPTIMUM MMS (Mobile Monitoring & Services), a new product for automation of service processes.

The OPTIMUM SFA and OPTIMUM MMS systems were presented at the Windows Mobile Briefing 2008 conference held by Microsoft.

OPTIMUM SFA was selected as one of the best IT solutions in Russia. The SFA project for Istok participates in the contest for prestigious CNews AWARDS 2008 in the Trade Upgrade category.

The CDC group was the only Russian company to win the Microsoft Mobility Solutions Partner of the Year award not only in the CEE region but also in the worldwide contest.

As of September 31, 2008, OPTIMUM SFA is efficiently operated by more than 2,000 companies all over Russian and in CIS countries. Over 100,000 mobile workstations have been automated.

PC Magazine/RE, an authoritative journal on software and related issues, included OPTIMUM MMS (Mobile Monitoring & Services) in the “golden collection” of software solutions in the Business Solutions category.

The CDC group presented a suite of OPTIMUM hardware/software solutions at the 10th “Platform 2009. Shaping Future” conference held by Microsoft.

2007

CDC Group developed "Mobile Trading" - updated version of OPTIMUM system for Vympelkom company (Beeline trade mark). Some new functions were added for Vympelkom.

As of February 1, 2007 the OPTIMUM system is used effectively by more than 1250 distributing and producing companies in Russia and CIS.

As of June, 1, 2007 the OPTIMUM system is used effectively by more than 1300 distributing and producing companies in Russia and CIS.

CDC Group, Amdocs and JSC "Vympelkom" (BeeLine trade mark) presented the joint solution for mobile trade and distribution automation and client relations management at the third international Business Forum "Call Centers & CRM Kyiv 2007".

Group of Companies CDC became Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with the competences ISV/Software Products Solutions and Business Process & Integration Solutions.

CDC won the tender for SNS company automation. SNS is an exclusive distributor of British American Tabacco (BAT) products in Russia.

Optimum system won the first prize at "Softool: product of the year 2006" competition, nomination "Telecommunications/Mobile technologies".

OPTIMUM system was presented at the 11th annual exhibition Trade and Storehouse 2007.

OPTIMUM system was presented at the international exhibition of the provisions PRODEXPO 2007.

New functionality was added to OPTIMUM system. The updates allow creating and planning sales representatives' route and analyzing their results on the basis of Geographical Information System (OPTIMUM GIS module).

2006

OPTIMUM system was represented on the Software products varnishing day annually held by the "1C" firm.

OPTIMUM system was represented on the 13th International Exhibition of Foodstuffs and Food Raw Materials PRODEXPO 2006.

New versions of the CDC trademarked products were released. These products are unique hardware-software complex OPTOCASE and infrared adapter EFIR which are intended for wireless printing of documents in Pre selling or Van selling processes.

As of March 1, 2006 the OPTIMUM system is used effectively by more than 900 distributing and producing companies in Russia and CIS.

The Group of companies CDC became a member of Non-Commercial Partnership of Software Suppliers (NCP SS). The Partnership's goal is to protect interests of information services and licensed software suppliers and producers in the struggle against piratical production.

Agreement on cooperation with Softline Solutions company was concluded. The purpose of the agreement is cooperative promotion of the integrated solution on the basis of ACSMT OPTIMUM and ERP system SAP Business One on the Russian market.

OPTIMUM system was represented on the Spring Microsoft Partner Forum 2006.

OPTIMUM system was represented on the 18th International Exhibition of telecommunications, information technology and wireless/broadband technology Sviaz-Expocomm 2006.

Agreement on cooperation with i2 CIS company was concluded. The purpose of the agreement is cooperative promotion of the first rate warehouse management systems EXceed™ WMS on the Russian market.

New version of the CDC company’s firm product was released. This product is Automated Control System of Mobile Trade OPTIMUM DP 6.0 for Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) platform. Now the System provides such opportunities as simultaneous working with several warehouses, use of graphic images in the clients directory, working with products matrixes, remote control over trade representatives, unsatisfied demand considering and others.

Tenders for automation of VEDA Company and Group of companies "Russian Alcohol" were won. These companies are large and famous in Russia and CIS producers of strong and spirit mixed drinks.

Tender for "United confectioners" holding automation was won. "United confectioners" is the major in Europe holding of confectionery producers ("Red October", "Rot Front", "Babaevskiy" and other factories).

Tender for EFES-Moscow Brewery automation was won. EFES-Moscow Brewery is the producer of wide-spread in Russia beer-brands Efes and Stariy Melnik.

OPTIMUM solution was represented at the annual international exhibition Softool-2006.

OPTIMUM system was represented on the Autumn Software products Varnishing Day annually held by the Firm "1C".

CDC participated in the Autumn Microsoft Partner Forum and in the IAMCP Russia session.

2005

Johnson & Johnson automation tender was won. Johnson & Johnson is the world famous healthy products producer.

The technology of rapid integration between ACSMT OPTIMUM and the famous Russian program system «1C: Enterprise 7.7» was realized.

The technology of rapid integration between ACSMT OPTIMUM DP and the famous Russian program system "1C: Enterprise 7.7 and 8.0" was realized.

Integration between "BA: Distribution 8.0" product of the "1C: Franchise 1^st Business architect" company and OPTIMUM system of the CDC company was finished. As the result integrated solution for distribution companies was created.

Global agreement between Paragon Software company (SHDD) and CDC company about joint operating on the Russian handheld computer enterprise market was completed. Paragon Software (SHDD) technologies are utilized in the CDC’s automation systems of mobile trade.

The technology of rapid integration between OPTIMUM system and Microsoft Business Solutions-Axapta 3.0/Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision ERP-systems was developed. These integration processes take less then 14 consecutive days.

Integration between OPTIMUM system and SAP Business One solution was finished. SAP Business One solution is intended for management of medium and small enterprises and is promoted in Russia by "DIT" JSC.

Agreement with BEST Company on integration between OPTIMUM system and BEST-4+/BEST-5 bundled software was completed. The aim was to create the complex solution for mobile trade representatives’ performance records.

Integration between ACSMT OPTIMUM and integrated automation system of business management "PARUS" was realized. "PARUS" system is developed on the basis of the client-server technology (Oracle DBMS).

The Group of companies MEGAPOLIS, the major tobacco products distributor in Russia, decided to change-over its own direct-delivery services from competitor's solution to ACSMT OPTIMUM.

National Trade Network Gradient, one of the major Russian distributors of cosmetics, perfumery and household chemistry, decided to change-over all its pre-selling departments and direct-delivery services in Moscow and Moscow Region from competitor’s solution to ACSMT OPTIMUM.

The Certificate "Compatible! Program system 1C: Enterprise" for updated version of Automated Control System of Mobile Trade OPTIMUM was obtained.

The agreement on cooperation with "Antor Business Solutions" company was concluded. The purpose of the agreement is to promote the joint solution for mobile workers’ complex control.

The agreement on cooperation with "CORSY" company was concluded. The purpose of the agreement is cooperative promotion of ACSMT OPTIMUM and Microsoft Business Solutions-Axapta integrated solutions into FMCG market.

OPTIMUM system was first applied to advertising agency automation (BWA RAPP COLLINS MOSCOW).

OPTIMUM solution was represented on five stands of CDC partners at the international exhibition Softool-2005.

The project on SUN Interbrew company automation by OPTIMUM system was completed. SUN Interbrew is one of the major production and distribution beer holdings in the Russian Federation. SUN Interbrew trade representatives' and distributors' work was automated by CDC product in five Regions (Tula, Tver, Vladimir, Smolensk and Kaluga).

OPTIMUM system obtained the highest grade in the "Mobile Software" category of PC Magazine/RE rating.

New version of the unique hardware-software complex OPTOCASE-3 was released. This complex is intended for documents printing in goods delivery to the points of sale or in pre-selling.

Agreement on cooperation with IBS R&C company was concluded. The purpose of the agreement is cooperative promotion of the integrated solution on the basis of ACSMT OPTIMUM and Microsoft Business Solutions products into FMCG market.

New version of the CDC company’s firm products was released. These products are OPTIMUM+ 5.5 and OPTIMUM DP 5.5 for Palm OS and Pocket PC platforms correspondingly.

CDC company obtained the status Microsoft Certified Partner with the ISV/Software Products Solutions Competency.

The Group of companies CDC (Corporate Development Centre) went into the Steering Committee of the International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners in Russia.

2004

Kraft Foods automation tender was won. Kraft Foods is one of the world food production leaders.

TENORE Trade house automation tender was won. TENORE Trade house is the Philip Morris distributor.

Nestle automation tender was won. Nestle is the largest food production company in the world.

Schwarzkopf & Henkel automation tender was won. Schwarzkopf & Henkel is the major producer of hair-dyes, hair care products, skin care products, perfumery and oral hygiene products (Taft, Schauma, Brillance, Gliss Kur, Fa, Fa Men trade marks).

While holding a tender by Liggett Ducat Company (Gallaher) OPTIMUM system got twice as much grade as the most similar competitors’ products and was declared the best product for enterprise processes automation.

Consolidation of CDC and Delta Projects Group companies was finished. This union considerably strengthened area of mobile developments for Pocket PC/Windows CE and Palm OS in the renovated structure.

Integration between OPTIMUM and Corporate Information System "FOLIO Kupetc" of the "FOLIO" company was realized.

Integration speed in the Group of companies CDC increased by the record level: following the results of the 2004 year 296 companies were automated.

2003

GILLETTE GROUP automation tender was won. GILLETTE GROUP is the official representative of Gillette company (producer of shaving products, creams, gels.).

"First distribution company OPTIMA" automation tender was won. "First distribution company OPTIMA" is the major Philip Morris distributor in Russia.

SUN Interbrew company automation tender was won. SUN Interbrew is the major production and distribution beer holding in Russia.

Agreement with FERRING Company specializing in biopharmaceutics researches was signed. Automation system of FERRING medical representatives’ activities was developed.

New OPTIMUM version for Pocket PC handheld computers was released. New product code names were "DS_Trade_OPTIMUM" and "DS_OPTIMUM".

New bundled software "OPTIMUM DP" was released. Uniqueness of this version is the opportunity for trade representatives to work on Palm and Pocket PC handheld computers at one time in one company, in one database of mobile system and in one client’s corporate information system (CIS).

2002

"Corporate Development Centre" was transformed into the Group of Companies headed by CDC Ltd., including RENTAFON Ltd. (gross sale of accessories for cellular phones and pocket computers), Master MAXIMUS Ltd. (cellular phones and pocket computers servicing, development and production of accessories and devices used in mobile business processes), Delta Systems Ltd. (development of the ERP class systems based on MS SQL and Oracle, development of WEB-applications). The purpose is to create a strong and stable holding, specialized in production, distribution, and introduction of integrated systems for major and medium enterprises automation, as well as supply services and delivery of computer hardware, media, various mobile devices and accessories.

CDC Company was declared sole authorized Palm integrator in Russia.

CDC Company obtained Handspring Company’s (the world-famous PPC producer) authorized partner status in the area of corporate business.

MARS distribution network automation tender was won.

2001

Tenders of PepsiCo Holdings (Moscow) and Pepsi Bottling Group (St.-Petersburg) were won and contracts with these companies were closed.

2000

The first version of automation system of mobile trade OPTIMUM for Windows CE operating system and Pocket PC was developed.

1999

Version of automation system of mobile trade OPTIMUM for Newton OS and Newton MessagePad handheld computers was developed.

Version of automation system of mobile trade OPTIMUM for EPOC OS and Psion WorkAbout mobile terminals was developed.

The first version of automation system of mobile trade OPTIMUM for Palm OS and Palm handheld computers was developed.

New hardware solution "OPTOCASE" was developed and put into industrial use. "OPTOCASE" is professional solution for mobile printout and document storage.

1998

The development of OPTIMUM system was started. It was the first universal software product for PPC automating work of field staff. The Company’s activities have changed the concept of pocket PCs, turned them into an effective business tool.

1997

First system implementation in the RUSMED Company (the large Russian distributor of household products, perfumery and personal-care products) was realized.

1996

The first Russian system of direct sales automation MOTOS (Mobile Sales System), based on the use of pocket personal computers Newton MessagePad, was developed.