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STRATUS AND MITECH COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE SYSTEMS
FOR RETAIL MERCHANDISING AND DISTRIBUTION
Marlboro, Mass., October 6, 1997 - Stratus Computer, Inc. announced
today that it will team with Mitech Computer Systems, Inc. to deliver a
comprehensive solution for merchandising and distribution management
for retail enterprises. Mitech, a new member of the Stratus Pinnacle
Partner Program, offers planning, inventory management, point-of-sale,
and other retail solutions which will run on Stratus® Continuum® Series
of fault-tolerant computers running the HP-UXTM operating system.
Mitech Computer Systems Inc. is a Montreal-based supplier of retail
information systems designed to manage merchandise and store operations.
Mitech's systems provide detailed information that facilitates
distribution, allocation, and procurement decisions through the retail
supply chain. These systems support corporate logistics strategies,
optimize asset utilization, and enhance customer responsiveness. Under
the Stratus Pinnacle Program, Mitech will act as a value added reseller
(VAR), selling Stratus systems with its retail software.
"Retail operations face intense competition today and heightened
customer expectations, making effective supply chain management a
critical factor in increasing productivity, reducing business costs, and
improving customer satisfaction," noted Jim Williams, vice president of
channels at Stratus. "Mitech delivers a complete suite of retail
management solutions that make it possible for retailers of all sizes
to manage their business effectively and competitively."
"Stratus fault-tolerant systems bring value to our customers by reducing
operating risks and providing cost savings, operational efficiencies and
competitive advantages that can make them leaders in their industry
sector," observed John Frabasile, President and CEO at Mitech. "Stratus
systems provide the best combination of availability, affordability, and
application functionality without code changes. Retailers can sustain
competitive advantages in today's global retail markets, which require
guaranteed around-the-clock access to merchandising information."
Mitech's client/server applications run on UNIX® and Windows NT®
systems. Mitech recently added Retail Xpress, an integrated retail
merchandising system and Info Xpress, a data warehousing system, both
suited to organizations, regardless of size or industry sector. Retail
Xpress and Info Xpress are Oracle® solutions that will interface to
Oracle Financials® and can be Internet enabled through Oracle's
web-enabler utility.
Stratus Continuum systems provide continuous availability for
applications that depend on smooth and uninterrupted operations. This
feature is in growing demand as today's businesses require 24x7
availability of computer systems. Continuum offers a system architecture
that addresses all aspects of availability, excellent price/performance,
and the flexibility of open systems. Applications running under the
Hewlett-PackardTM HP-UX operating system, the industry-leading UNIX
operating environment, automatically take full advantage of the
Continuum Series' fault-tolerant features.
About Stratus and Mitech
Mitech Computer Systems Inc. provides client/server retail software
solutions which include Merchandise management, Planning,
Replenishment, Point-of-Sale, Data Warehousing and Four Walls
Management. Founded in 1983, the Montreal-based company has offices in
Boston, Dayton, Dallas, New York, St. Louis and Paris. Mitech's retail
systems improve the profitability of retail organizations through
increased sales, reduced distribution costs, improved inventory turnover
and increased operational efficiencies.
Based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, Stratus Computer, Inc. (NYSE:SRA) is
the premier supplier of computer systems and services where continuous
availability is a critical need. Stratus and its subsidiaries offer a
broad range of continuously available computer platforms, application
software, middleware, and professional services. The company markets its
systems and solutions to a range of industries in more than 60
countries. Stratus posted revenue of $609.3 million in fiscal year 1996.
For more information, see Stratus on the Internet at
http://www.stratus.com.
Stratus Contact:
Vince Scarlata
Stratus Computer, Inc.
508-490-6457
email: vince_scarlata@stratus.com
Leonard Pezzello
Mitech Computer Systems, Inc.
514-340-9951
Note to editors: Stratus, the Stratus logo, and Continuum are registered
trademarks of Stratus Computer, Inc. Hewlett-Packard and HP-UX are
trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. UNIX is a registered trademark in
the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through
X/Open Company Limited. Oracle and Oracle Financials are registered
trademarks of Oracle Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
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