On June 1st, 2009, Michael Halloran has been renewed for an additional year as consultant to CO-LaN. While at Aspentech till end of 2005, Michael Halloran was heavily involved in the implementation of CAPE-OPEN interfaces in Aspen Plus. Since June 2006, Michael Halloran has been contracted by CO-LaN to provide services on such topics as:

• Developing CAPE-OPEN interface specifications;
• Developing specifications and designs for CAPE-OPEN related software;
• Providing written reviews of implementations being undertaken by other parties;
• Providing written reviews of CAPE-OPEN related documents and other materials;
• Advising and guiding third parties engaged in CAPE-OPEN implementation work;
• Developing CAPE-OPEN software according to agreed specifications;
• Advising on technical issues affecting the standards - for example supporting a .NET implementation;