Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology 
Tue, May 17, 2011
BRISBANE, Australia & SUNNYVALE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Cloud Strategic Services (CSS) today announced that it is teaming with Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA), the leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions, to deliver Aribaa™s cloud-based sourcing and procurement offerings across Australia with an initial focus on Queensland and the natural resources sector.
"Reducing costs, increasing profits and improving competitive advantage are among the most pressing initiatives for companies of all sizes, across industries and geographies"
"We are pleased to team with Ariba to help companies deliver more value to their bottom line through improvements in the sourcing and procurement areas,a said CSS Director Jim Hernandez. aToday, more than ever, there is a strong need to help suppliers and buyers collaborate to deliver better product performance at the lowest cost, and CSS brings unique industry skills and a proven track record of value delivered.a
Used by more than 500,000 companies around the world, Aribaa™s solutions combine industry-leading technology with the world's largest web-based global trading community to help companies buy, sell and manage cash more efficiently and effectively. Delivered as a cloud-based service, the solutions can be easily accessed and quickly help companies gain control of costs, minimize risk and optimize performance and profits.
aReducing costs, increasing profits and improving competitive advantage are among the most pressing initiatives for companies of all sizes, across industries and geographies,a said James McParlane, General Manager, Ariba Australia and New Zealand. aBy taking advantage of CSS's deep industry and market knowledge, we are opening yet another channel through which we can provide organizations with the technology, capabilities and communities they need to achieve these goals.a
About Cloud Strategic Services (CSS)
CSS delivers innovative cloud-based solutions, targeted to the sourcing, procurement and cash management functions. Formed by a group of seasoned industry professionals, the company understands the need to provide scalable, integrated and easy-to-use systems that deliver value to your bottom line. Whether it is hosting, solution design & implementation, training or solution financing, CSS can help you achieve results.
About Ariba, Inc.
Ariba, Inc. is the leading provider of collaborative business commerce solutions. Ariba combines industry-leading technology with the world's largest web-based trading community to help companies discover, connect and collaborate with a global network of partners a" all in a cloud-based environment. Using the Ariba® Commerce Cloud, businesses of all sizes can buy, sell and manage cash more efficiently and effectively. Over 500,000 companies around the globe use the Ariba Commerce Cloud to simplify inter-enterprise commerce and enhance results. Why not join them? To get on the path to Better Commerce visit: [ www.ariba.com/commercecloud/ ]
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