Enterprise categories	Finalist
Acquisition and Mergers

Company Name	Nomination	Description
Cox Enterprises, Inc	Cox Media Group Financial Systems Consolidation	This architecture initiative originally began with the consolidation of the 3 Cox Media Group businesses (TV, radio, and newspapers). Benefits of this initiative include the reduction in headcount by approximately 15%, of the accounting positions. The project also resulted in the reduction in the software license fees by over 40% and 50% reduction in the physical infrastructure.