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E-procurement software provider Izodia (formerly Infobank)is to integrate its InTrade 5 platform on BEA Systems’ WebLogic E-business platform, gaining marketing and technical development support. InTrade 5’s clients include manufacturing, engineering and utilities firms. www.izodia.com

Defence deal for SAP

E-business enabler SAP has secured a blanket purchasing deal with the US defense department, enabling the military to use its mySAP.com software. The group has also established new alliances with mobile IT products provider Palm and computer manufacturer Compaq to develop purchasing platforms for handheld computers. www.sap.com

Belfast City Council

Revenue moves on PFI

The government has moved away from the terms of previous large private finance initiative (PFI) deals in its search for bids to run IT services at the Inland Revenue. It hopes the new private-sector partnership will offer greater flexibility than other PFI projects. The £3 billion-plus contract replaces a troubled PFI deal with Electronic Data Systems and Accenture signed in 1994.

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