FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1997-0253

Fujitsu and Lahey Announce Next Generation Fortran Alliance

Tokyo, November 20, 1997 -- Fujitsu Limited and Lahey Computer Systems, Inc. today announced an alliance to develop and market future generations of Fortran language systems and development tools for Intel-based computers. The agreement will bring together decades of global Fortran compiler experience, and lead to the world-wide distribution of solid, high-performance compilers and tools for Fortran 95, Fortran 2000, and beyond.

Fujitsu sees the Lahey alliance as strategic to its growth and evolution of scientific and engineering development tools. Lahey's longevity and significant presence in the PC Fortran market will guide Fujitsu's development of usable and innovative new tools for Fortran users.

According to Toshiaki Hirota, manager of Compiler Technology for Fujitsu, "Fujitsu is delighted to enter into this alliance with Lahey Computer Systems. Lahey's solid reputation and expertise in the PC Fortran arena will complement Fujitsu's high performance and reliable compiler technology making world-class Fortran development tools possible".

The combined strengths of both companies will create a formidable force in the Fortran market. "Fujitsu's strength in code generation and optimization technology, the craftsmanship of their tools and their experience in Fortran will augment our existing strengths in the PC Fortran marketplace," said Bob Runyan, president of Lahey Computer Systems. "Together we will have the development, distribution, service, and support strength to continue to bring the best Fortran tools to Windows users worldwide."

Lahey Computer Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1967, Lahey Computer Systems, Inc. specializes in the design and production of Fortran language systems and development tools for scientists, engineers, and educators. Lahey Computer Systems, Inc., is located at 865 Tahoe Blvd., P.O. Box 6091, Incline Village, Nevada, U.S.A.
Telephone: 800-548-4778 or 702-831-2500, Fax: 702-831-8123,
E-mail: sales@lahey.com, Web: http://www.lahey.com/.

Fujitsu

Founded in 1935, Fujitsu Limited is an international leader in information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors and other electronics devices. The Fujitsu Group of over 400 technology, software and service companies posted global revenues of more than $36 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997.
URL:http://www.fujitsu.com/

For more information:

Press Contacts: Toshiaki Koike, Scott Ikeda Fujitsu Limited, Public Relations Tel : +81-3-3216-7952 Fax : +81-3-3216-9365	Steven Terui Fujitsu Software Corporation 3055 Orchard Drive San Jose, CA 95134 U.S.A. Tel : +1-408-456-7925 e-mail : sterui@fsc.fujitsu.com	Bill Lassaline Lahey Computer Systems, Inc. 865 Tahoe Blvd. Incline Village, NV 89450-6091 U.S.A. Tel : +1-702-831-2500 x421 e-mail : blass@lahey.com
Customer Contact: Fujitsu Limited, Marketing Group Fax : +81-3-3215-5259 e-mail : yishizak@mercury.mrkt.hon.fujitsu.co.jp