South Africa: Government Urged to Play Greater Role in Fighting Monopolies Nov 11, 2009
These investigations were partly prompted by the dramatic increases in food prices and the high levels of concentration, and vertical and horizontal integration, in the industry. The probes related to anticompetitive behaviour in a number of food-related industries including fertiliser, tin-plate, bread-milling, wheat, dairy, maize, grain storage and trading, poultry, pelagic fish, and edible fats and vegetable oils. (allAfrica.com)
Telstra: a juicy carrot in Conroy's back pocket Sep 16, 2009
In response to what it terms Telstra's "horizontal integration", Telstra will be blocked from gaining new spectrum, essential for advanced wireless broadband, while it remains vertically integrated, owns a hybrid coaxial cable network and maintains its stake in Foxtel. But there is a small caveat on that part if the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission sign off on the structural separation, the minister can ditch the last two requirements. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Putting The Right Value On Culture In National Development Aug 8, 2009
The energy and spirit that drove the struggle for independence did not transform themselves into a post-independence force to forge new destinies in which African cultures were equal to other cultures of the world". One of the enduring notions of culture is the fact that it often serves as a transmittable outlet for diffusing knowledge through folklore and other story telling methods. Like literature, culture helps in the transmission of knowledge (ideas), norms and values of a given people and,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Redefining Roles: Duke, PG&E Talk Smart Enterprises Aug 6, 2009
"Smart grid drives horizontal integration across business units," he said. "Soon I'll be in a position where real-time pricing signals and demand response events will impact our generation portfolio. Historically, those business units -- and their systems -- have not been linked." On top of linking business units, Abrahamson argued that "smart grid is really about interoperability. If you look at the different technologies utilities have today, we already have ways to monitor and control... (Energy Pulse, CO)
ISS Facility expects higher demand Mar 20, 2009
What remains to be done is to push for horizontal integration, which is the bundling of multiple services under one provider at multiple sites, he told StarBiz. This would mean getting one company to do things such as contract cleaning, pest control, washroom services, office support services as well as mechanical and electrical engineering services. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
