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Partnerships promoted


RosettaNet, the US-based promoter of open standards for trading exchanges, has formed a group to promote partnerships with software firms. The 16 members, including SAP and supply chain solutions provider Manugistics, will support RosettaNet’s aim to spread e-business in the IT, electronics components and semiconductor manufacturing sectors.
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Content new e-concern
Management of content on websites is a growing issue for American companies as they become increasingly at home with electronic commerce for business-to-business transactions.
Supply chain alliance


Business technology solutions provider Conchango and collaborative commerce service provider EC Outlook have formed a global partnership to provide a software and consulting service on supply chain processes. www.conchango.com
Ofwat names directors


Water regulator Ofwat has appointed non-executive directors in a bid to make regulation of supplies secure and transparent ahead of the government’s proposed water bill. Philip Fletcher, Ofwat’s director-general, said the independent advisers would broaden the scope of its decision-making processes.
Opec maintains supply


Opec is to keep global oil supplies steady, despite falling crude oil prices on world markets in response to the World Trade Centre attacks. The organisation also aims to maintain its target price of $25 a barrel.
UK alliance for iBaan


E -business consultancy eBECS has formed an alliance with business-to-business solutions firm Baan to resell parts of its iBaan suite in the UK. eBECS will also offer Baan's UK clients an implementation and advisory service. www.ebecs.com
Jubilee ‘incompetence’


Purchasing practices for construction of the Jubilee Line Extension were incompetent, says consulting engineer Ove Arup. London Underground and the Jubilee Line Extension Project team released incomplete purchasing packages to technical services contractors at tender stage, resulting in change and delays, said Ove Arup.
Ofgem hopeful on Neta


Gas and electricity regulator Ofgem is still hopeful the New Electricity Trading Arrangements (Neta) will be launched by mid-December, falling within a six-week window as stated earlier this year by Ofgem.
New electricity rules


Measures aimed at preventing the abuse of the market by electricity suppliers have been published by the watchdog Ofgem. Conditions on the issuing of licences to operate specify that companies must not use their position to prevent the efficient use of the transmission system, limit generation to affect wholesale prices, or use any discriminatory pricing policies.
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