21.   Koen said PointCast was in the midst of negotiations for a strategic partnership.

22.   Last month, the two announced a strategic partnership.

23.   Neiman Marcus and RichFX have announced a long-term strategic partnership centered on the couture shoe collection of designer Manolo Blahnik.

24.   News Corp. was planning to use an orbital slot owned by MCI Communications Corp., the long-distance carrier, with which it has a strategic partnership.

25.   Over the last few years, Israel and Turkey have built a strategic partnership that has altered the face of Middle East politics.

26.   Rather, CIBC Oppenheimer, will advise Fremont-based Syquest on strategic partnerships, joint ventures and even possible acquisitions that Syquest may consider.

27.   San Jose-based Cisco is expected to disclose another strategic partnership later this month.

28.   Still, for all of the posturing, most Russians concede that it is premature to speak of a full-fledged alliance or strategic partnership between Moscow and Beijing.

29.   Suzuki and Smith said they considered the relationship a strategic partnership and that Suzuki would remain independent.

30.   The company plans to explore acquisition and strategic partnerships to increase its product portfolio and boost its competitive position.