The XA2000 family of fault-tolerant continuous processing systems from Stratus Computer Inc can now run Pick-based office automation software. The company has now completed its promised integration of Pick Open Architecture, Version 2.0 with its VOS operating system, and over the next six months it intends to release enhanced versions which will enable users to echange data and files between Pick and VOS environments. Stratus says that the enhancements will give Pick users communication, networking and soft ware development capabilities previously con fined to the VOS system. The company has also released a suite of office automation software packages including JET Software’s The Works 2.0, a Pick word-processing package; Via Syst ems’ Compusheet, a Pick spreadsheet; and Accu soft Enterprises’ Accuplot II, and Accumath graphics and enhanced math software packages. The software for the Model 70 starts at UKP21,550 and runs through to UKP43,000 for the 110 to 160.
