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Whether new to a company or making a list of your suppliers based on their performance and importance to you, a scorecard will not only help but will be a record to share with colleagues.

Emptoris Inc. rolled out the newest version of its Web-based sourcing software suite Tuesday designed to provide systematic savings via streamlined supplier relationships and more efficient procurement enterprisewide.

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KPMG Consulting Inc., a provider of Internet integration services, and STC announced an alliance to offer a joint solution to health care organizations for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All health care organizations must comply with HIPAA regulations in their business processes and when setting up computer systems. STC offers software that provides a platform for transactions that comply with HIPAA regulations, officials said. KPMG will offer its R2i application for industry-specific customizations, project management, and preconfigured infrastructure. Additionally, KPMG brings its e-learning applications -- which include Web-based training portals offering classes that educate employees about HIPAA regulations -- to the alliance. KPMG has also teamed with Cisco Systems to develop e-business software geared to health care organizations that must operate under HIPAA guidelines.

The first voice and video application service provider (ASP) will debut on Monday when CUseeMe Networks Inc. in Nashua, New Hampshire, launches its V2 ASP-hosted application. The company said it will target organizations seeking online voice and video services for online training and professional services, as well as business-to-consumer operations.

Emptoris Inc., a startup that has designed e-commerce software for complex business-to-business transactions, launched this week with the announcement of a commercially available product, several initial customers and a cash infusion of $20 million.