All hands to the pump

Article Abstract:

The privatisation of the government controlled utilities and a more competitive market has resulted in the growth of new telecommunications, water, gas and electricity companies moving into the market place. The supply of water is being taken up by a few companies, particularly for large users. The gas and electricity industries will be fully competitive by 1998. Some new companies plan to offer integrated gas and electricity supplies. Supermarkets are also examining ways to become involved in selling energy supplies. In the telecommunications industry competition has been slow.

Electric, Gas & Water Utilities, Utilities, ELECTRIC, GAS, AND SANITARY SERVICES, Management, Energy industries, Energy industry, Public utilities, Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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United they stand, divided they fall

Article Abstract:

The U.K. water utilities were privatized in 1989, since when there has been further rationalization, with the first multi-utility being formed in 1996. The takeover of electricity company Norweb by North West Water has produced a business that is involved in telecommunications, gas, water and electricity and has also resulted in around 92,900 sq mt of office space becoming redundant. An analysis of the U.K. water industry is presented.

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Water supply, Water Utilities, Analysis

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Anywhere, any place, any time

Article Abstract:

British Telecommunications PLC set up its Workstyle 2000 system in 1993. The intranet system allows employees to work almost anywhere, at any time, as long as they have access to a phone line and a laptop computer. Accessible only to BT staff, the system is aimed at improving time management and productivity, and contains two million pages of information relevant to the company.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing, Local Area Network Equip, Usage, British Telecommunications PLC, Information services, Local area networks, Intranets

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