Easy does itWith a flurry of events to attend last week one could be forgiven for missing the nuances of every one. But during one unusually lucid moment I distinctly recall noting that EasyScreen's data centre launch bash was sponsored by, amongst others, CME. Good news for EasyScreen, believed to be still on the Merc's short-list of firms to provide the new face of Globex? Maybe. But then again, CME's spokesperson took care to remind attendees that, while one can trade the exchange via EasyScreen, direct access is also available - not exactly a ringing endorsement. Surely that must be good news for EasyScreen's competitors? Again, maybe. But only if CME is taking the...