[Montreal, CANADA] - Orcom Solutions, a provider of customer information solutions for the utility and energy market has formed an alliance with DMR Consulting, provider of systems integration and e-commerce services, to offer billing solutions for deregulating North American utilities, using Orcom's Application Service Provider (ASP) solutions.

These solutions are designed to support Canadian utilities and energy clients managing the transition and opportunities presented by deregulation and increased competition as well as mergers and privatization.

Scott Wilkinson, vice president, EnergyGroup (N. A.) DMR Consulting said, "Utilities and energy service providers want to focus on their core businesses and need proven solutions that guarantee results. DMR Consulting and Orcom have the necessary experience and industry knowledge, as well as a proven track record for working together with North America energy companies, to deliver the right solutions to the Canadian utilities and energy industry."