Inquiry slated on contracts

Article Abstract:

Corel Corp. has made an allegation that two government departments distorted contracting procedures to guarantee that a multimillion-dollar office software contract will be given to Microsoft Corp. of the US. The allegations are going to be looked into by an inquiry by the federal government. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has moved to look into the allegations before the contract is actually awarded. The deadline for companies to submit their offers to supply Revenue Canada with upgraded office software, which usually includes spreadsheet, word processing and other features, is on the afternoon of July 6, 1998.

Comment:

Is accused by Corel Corp of having been favored by two govt departments awarding a office software contract

Legal issues & crime, Microsoft Corp., Corel Corp., Article

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Companies scramble to meet currency compliance

Article Abstract:

Canadian financial institutions have upgraded their software to boost their capability to handle transactions involving the euro as the European common currency. Canadian banks have spent C$5 million-$10 million on software system upgrades and trained their staff to minimize potential problems when the new currency debuts on Jan 4, 1999. Meanwhile, Canadian software developers tapped the opportunity by selling euro-compliant software packages and expanding their European operations.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Product development, General services

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Forensic firm aims to be No. 1 with a bullet

Article Abstract:

Forensic Technology Inc, a forensic-science engineering firm based in Montreal, Canada, is aiming for top position with its Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) product. The product is a computerized crime-solving technology, which matches spent bullets and cartridges to those found at other crime scenes. The company sees bright prospects in the US, which accounts for around half of its revenue.

Product information, Engineering, Mfg Software Pkgs (Micro), Scientific software, Engineering software, Forensic Technology Inc.

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