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RSS ecCommerceNet responds to users' ecommerce concerns
News The organisation plans to lobby the EC to improve Internet infrastructure and will begin interoperability testing for ecommerce products. We will put pressure on the EC for this. The UK arm of... [17 Aug 1998]
In brief: British Interactive Broadcasting loses its head
News The head of British Interactive Broadcasting (BiB) David Hilton has resigned just days after the venture gained EC and shareholder approval. Getting EC and shareholder clearance is exactly what he set... [14 Aug 1998]
In brief: Symbian gets EC go ahead
News Symbian, the joint venture between Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Psion Software, has been given the go ahead from the EC. Symbian claims it will drive the convergence of mobile computing and wireless technology, enabling... [13 Aug 1998]
Analysis: The new Internet order
Comment Ira Magaziner, Internet advisor to Bill Clinton, made the threat in Reston when he said that if the private sector could not agree on a solution, he would have to concede that the EC was right to insist on strong... [13 Aug 1998]
In brief: Orange and Viag Interkom venture gains EC approval
News Orange Overseas Holding, a joint venture between the UK's Orange and Viag Interkom of Germany, looks set to be awarded a digital mobile telephony licence in Switzerland after gaining EC approval. The EC... [12 Aug 1998]
Ecommerce for everyone
Comment In Alambritis' mind it shouldn't be left to the private sector alone: "The EC and national governments should get more involved to ensure that the whole economy is represented. World business leaders gathered in Brussels... [10 Aug 1998]
EC allows formation of French Internet consortium
News The EC has cleared the way for the formation of a French Internet consortium. However, the EC said Cegetel will have to wind down and terminate its existing Internet service provider businesses. America... [07 Aug 1998]
In brief: EC to clear way for BIB
News The EC is expected this week to give its approval to the creation of British Interactive Broadcasting (BIB) - the joint venture backed by BSkyB, BT, Midland Bank and Matsushita. The group of companies wants to sell... [03 Aug 1998]
Private companies to issue ecash under EC proposals
News The EC has proposed regulations which would allow private companies to issue electronic money alongside traditional banks. An EC spokeswoman told Silicon News that internal market commissioner Mario... [31 Jul 1998]
Euro-compliance testing software goes on release
News The system allows companies to make their finance software handle triangulation - the EC-approved process for gradually converting currencies to the euro. The Business & Accounting Software Developers Association... [29 Jul 1998]
Net gambling issue opens transatlantic rift
News The last time the EC investigated gambling in 1991, it decided to stop short of EU-wide regulation. A rift between the US and European approaches to the Internet has opened up over the issue of Internet gambling. [29 Jul 1998]
Scooter simulator set to make Europe's roads safer
News Called Ecotecna, the project has already been awarded 50 per cent of its potential 100,000 euro EC funding. An EC spokesman said: "It is now in the feasibility stage. Europe's roads could become a safer... [27 Jul 1998]
EC clamps down on telecoms tariffs
News In a letter to European telecoms regulators, the EC has told to them clamp down on overcharging. The UK regulator, Oftel, said: "We have received the letter, but the EC is fully aware of the Monopolies... [24 Jul 1998]
ICL launches PC and notebook recycling scheme
News She said: "With the waste electronics directive being prepared by the EC, all forms of re-use are encouraged. ICL is launching a scheme to recondition notebooks and PCs, regardless of their origin. Called Star, the... [21 Jul 1998]
Data Protection Bill sparks international talks
News The governments of Japan, the US and other major international countries are in negotiations with the EC to ensure data sharing will still be possible into the next century. An EC directive on data... [17 Jul 1998]
