Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 02:38:26 GMT Server: Apache/1.2.4 Last-Modified: Wed, 05 Nov 1997 18:04:34 GMT ETag: "14ac-2955-3460b532" Content-Length: 10581 Accept-Ranges: bytes Connection: close Content-Type: text/html STRATUS AND MITECH COMPUTER SYSTEMS PROVIDE FLEXIBLE, SCALABLE SYSTEMS FOR RETAIL MERCHANDISING AND DISTRIBUTION
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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


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