High technology firms join forces
CRANSTON – Pro Systems Inc. merged with Computers Plus, the computer hardware and network technology service division of Process Automation Corp. in East Providence, earlier this month, according to a June 14 company statement. The merged company will offer advanced network services in Windows NT, Novell and Unix as well as repairs and upgrades for most personal computers and printers, said Anthony P. Vitale, president of Pro Systems. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed in the company announcement. Pro Systems was founded in 1980 and specializes in computer software and hardware. Computers Plus was established in 1972.
Business group launches website
BOSTON – The 74-year-old regional business group known as The New England Council has launched its first Web site. In a June 22 press release, Council President James T. Brett said the group wanted to find new ways to present its message. Its mission is “to support federal public policies and regional initiatives which promote economic development and a high quality of life in New England,” Brett stated.
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The Web site features a comprehensive “Issues Agenda” section, which outlines the Council’s work agenda and provides background and updates, and an “Inside Washington” section that highlights efforts in the Council’s Washington, D.C., office. The site can be found at www.newenglandcouncil.com and was completed with support from Fidelity Investments, which belongs to the Council.
U.S. Chamber criticizes Vice President Gore
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a statement earlier this month criticizing Vice President Al Gore’s stand on a Y2K bill that addresses legal liabilities for technology companies.
The so-called Y2K Act, Senate Bill 96, would encourage potential defendants to fix year 2000 programming problems quickly, before a lawsuit is field, while assuring those with actual damages that they can recover their losses fully, according to a June 18 statement issued by the U.S. Chamber. The bill would also limit punitive damages for small businesses and would also cover state and local governments, as well as non-profit organizations.
Gore told the Wall Street Journal that he supports a presidential veto of this legislation, U.S. Chamber officials stated. Bruce Josten, the Chamber’s executive vice president, stated: “Vice President Gore says he supports high tech, but on Y2K he’s sided with trial lawyers.”
The U.S. Chamber, which represents both potential Y2K plaintiffs and defendants, is part of the Year 2000 Coalition, which is a multi-industry group of business interests supporting bills that would deal with the potential Y2K litigation problem.
