Comtex Information Systems teams with Accelr8 Technology to help VAX users with year 2000 rollover.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 1997--Comtex Information Systems, a leading information technology and enterprise services firm, has entered into a partnership with Accelr8 Technology Corporation to help Digital VAX users reset their information systems for the year 2000.

Along with the Comtex Delta 2000 Solution, the two companies will employ the NAVIG8-2000, Accelr8's year 2000 impact analysis toolset, to identify millennium date change requirements.

"Just about every large business will be affected when 1999 rolls over to 2000," said Gary Ross, Comtex vice president and director of the company's Year 2000 Practice. "And while there are many solutions available to help mainframe systems with this transition, the Digital VAX user has had few offerings to consider. That's why the Accelr8's tools and VAX conversion experience -- coupled with Comtex's consulting expertise and the Delta 2000 conversion methodology -- represent such an important entry into this market. We know we can provide the best possible solution for VAX users facing the century date dilemma."

The NAVIG8-2000 system provides an automated and comprehensive means of scanning and identifying millennium date requirements and helps document the conversion requirements and costs associated with the date change. After providing VAX users with initial inventory and impact analyses, the companies will undertake remedial steps and acceptance testing to ensure that all date-related material has been modified.

Delta 2000 is an important Comtex offering that consists of a comprehensive methodology and toolset to provide year 2000 date change conversions for clients with legacy systems. Delta 2000 offers a highly automated solution resulting in year 2000 compliant software portfolios.

"We are very excited about working with Comtex in this endeavor," said Timothy M. Fitzpatrick, vice president of Accelr8. "We've combined the best technology with one of the leading consulting firms in the financial services industry to help VAX users avert year 2000 failures. We know, too, that Accelr8's engineering services and experience will prove invaluable."

Accelr8 Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:ACLY) specializes in the design and delivery of software services and tools that assist in the modernization of Digital Equipment Corporation's VAX/VMS systems. Headquartered in Denver, Accelr8 provides Year 2000 services and technology, plus VMS to Unix and NT migration solutions. Founded in 1987, Accelr8 has over 600 licensees worldwide, including such users as Delta Airlines, Kellogg, Proctor & Gamble and Mercedes Benz. Accelr8 is the undisputed world leader in the VMS to Open Systems marketplace.

Comtex, a Norrell Corporation (NYSE:NRL) information technology company, is a full service business and systems integration firm offering consulting, planning and implementation services. Comtex is committed to helping companies reach critical business objectives through the effective use of information technology. Founded in 1976, and with offices in New York and Florida, Comtex was the first business systems consultant to focus on the financial services industry and now serves a diversified Blue Chip client list. Comtex employees more than 350 professionals and has dedicated practices in Business Process Reengingeering, System Development, Year 2000 Conversions and Transition Management. Additional information is available at (www.cmtx.com).

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