O2 Commerce Wins Prestigious CIO 100 Award

Montreal, Canada – March 24, 2025 – Foundry’s CIO has named O2 Commerce as a 2025 CIO 100 Award Winner. For almost 30 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT.

What is the CIO 100 Award?

The CIO 100 Awards celebrates organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. It is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence. Because the award is given to companies rather than individuals, it’s an honor that entire teams may enjoy. Executives from the winning companies will be recognized at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards in Scottsdale AZ, on Aug 11-13, 2025. Read the official announcement here.

What is the award winning FitsOn app?

FitsOn addresses the complex challenge of managing product compatibility data, a critical issue in industries like automotive, HVAC, PowerSports, and building materials. The app automates error-prone manual processes and enables businesses to efficiently manage large data models with precision, seamlessly integrating with Akeneo’s PIM platform.

FitsOn is an extension of Akeneo, bridging the gap between product data and operational efficiency.

What are the Benefits of FitsOn for our Akeneo Clients?

FitsOn delivers a range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced Customer Experience: FitsOn simplifies product searches within Akeneo, offering accurate, user-friendly results. For example, an eCommerce Manager using Akeneo for an automotive parts retailer can ensure customers easily find the right parts for their vehicles by filtering by vehicle make, model, trim, and engine type, quickly identifying the exact alternator for a 2018 Ford F-150. This ensures that customers always find the right product and improves the overall customer experience.
• Improved Operational Efficiency: FitsOn automates manual tasks, reducing workloads and improving efficiency by up to 25%, directly enhancing Akeneo’s efficiency. For instance, businesses using Akeneo to manage their HVAC product catalogs can streamline the process of ensuring parts compatibility, pinpointing the correct filter for a 12-ton HVAC rooftop unit in seconds. This automation reduces labor-intensive data entry, saving time and allowing teams to focus on strategic tasks rather than repetitive processes.
• Increased Accuracy: The app’s advanced filtering capabilities ensure accurate product matches within the Akeneo PIM, reducing errors and return rates. In the PowerSports industry, FitsOn helps businesses quickly match parts to the correct vehicles, like a suspension for a 2021 ATV or parts for a snowmobile. This accuracy is critical for maintaining customer satisfaction and minimizing returns.
• Scalability and Versatility: FitsOn is designed to scale across various industries and handle complex inventories, complementing Akeneo’s scalability.

O2 Commerce: Deep Akeneo Expertise

As a Gold Partner of Akeneo, O2 Commerce brings unparalleled expertise in crafting robust PIM solutions across diverse industries. Our expertise with the Akeneo platform empowers us to develop innovative tools like FitsOn, addressing the unique challenges businesses face in managing complex product information. We’ve driven transformative results for leading brands in key sectors:

• Outdoors, Sports, Lifestyle, and Wellness: Arc’teryx Equipment
  
• RV / Power Sports: BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.) and its brands Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, and Can-Am
  
• Industrial Suppliers & Tools: Air Liquide S.A., Martins Industry, Sunex Tools Inc., Peavey Industries
  
• Additional Industries: Our Akeneo expertise extends to a variety of other sectors, including:
  • Cogeco Communications Inc.
  • Groupe CH (Evenko, Osheaga Festival, Montreal International Jazz Festival, etc)
  • Boyne Resorts, Stemcell Technologies Inc., Dandurand, Summum Beauté

This extensive PIM experience gives us a unique understanding of the complexities businesses face when managing product information and the critical role PIM plays in driving efficiency and growth.

A Focus on Your Success

Winning the CIO 100 Award reinforces our commitment to providing innovative solutions that address your evolving needs within the Akeneo ecosystem. As a Gold Partner of Akeneo, we’re proud to empower businesses like yours with tools like FitsOn, which not only solve critical challenges but also drive your growth and success. Whether you’re aiming to enhance customer experiences, optimize operations, or drive revenue growth, we’re here to help you achieve those goals.

We want to thank the CIO 100 Awards committee for this honor and our dedicated team for their exceptional work. We also want to acknowledge Akeneo as a strategic partner in helping us achieve our goals. We look forward to continuing to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients and the Akeneo community.

Let’s Discuss Your PIM Needs

Want to learn how FitsOn and our Akeneo expertise can revolutionize your product information management? Contact our PIM experts today for a no-strings-attached discussion about your specific needs and challenges.