British Energy prepares for worst
British Energy has deployed a managed internet service from Telewest Business to help
bolster its business continuity capabilities and further improve security and efficiency in the case of unforeseen disasters. The implementation will consolidate all incumbent network access services into one, which the firm hopes will offer more flexibility and use fewer resources.
Rolls-Royce opts for SSA Global
The marine business of Rolls-Royce has chosen a variety of SSA Global products and services to improve its business efficiency and customer service. The firm will use the systems for a clearer view of its internal supply chain, for better inventory management, to deliver products more quickly and to enhance after-market capabilities.
What blogging policy?
Some 94 per cent of employees say they have never been informed of a corporate blogging policy, despite a number of high-profile dismissals over the past year resulting from blog content, according to a survey of 1,100 consumers, commissioned by Hostway. The research also found that three-quarters of respondents would allow information from blogs to influence their purchasing decisions.
Aspect Software is born
Contact centre vendors Concerto Software and Aspect Communications have completed a merger to create Aspect Software, following shareholder approval. The new company has more than 5,000 customers in 50 countries and expects to realise annual revenues in excess of $600m (£338).
Oracle snaps up G-Log
At its annual user group conference last week, Oracle announced that it was buying logistics and transportation management software firm G-Log. The database vendor says the deal will expand its own supply chain management system with applications from the new acquisition, including G-Log’s flagship GC3 product.