INBRIEF

sypol in cyberspace

Sypol Environmental Management has set up its own Home Page on the world-wide web at web address: http://www.sypol.co.uk. The Web site will include Sypol's ORBIT newsletter, together with information on the Environment Agency, the Department of the Environment and the Health and Safety Executive.

product selector DISC

SFS Stadler, the roofing and cladding fastener specialist, has created a free interactive computer disk for specifiers. It provides detailed information on fastener corrosion and a product selector guide on stainless steel materials. Contact SFS Stadler on freephone 0800 269 371 for a copy.

partnering councils

NDlg has launched a cost effective way for local authorities to finance new computer systems. NDlg's ORB-it service agreement enables local authorities to licence and use Norsk Data's UNI-form software without commitment to leases or capital expenditure.

welcom-baan tie-up

Welcom Software Technology, producers of project and cost management software, announced last week an alliance with The Baan Company, producers of enterprise business application software, in a move to provide tighter product integration.

fit for the city

Watts and Partners consultants have joined with City IT specialists Eborn Beechcroft, to form FIT (Facilities Information Technology) Consultancy. FIT will provide a one stop consultancy for IT, construction and property services, aimed primarily at clients in the financial sector.

Autocad

Autodesk, provider of design software, plans to integrate the new Microsoft Visual Basic programming system, Application Edition, with future versions of AutoCAD software.