; Generating New Technologyfor Ontario Doctors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alex Yuan
A&L Computer Software Ltd. Phone (905) 886-8066
From: Lynne Beckett
Beckiyn Communications Phone: (416) 781-8301

Ministry Regulations Generate New Technology Program for Ontario Doctors
Integrated Program Tailored To Meet Government Deadline

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capabilities allow for future integration with the proposed Ministry of Health "smart system". Installation of the new software will start immediately.

The customized technology program addresses the more complex network needs and operating environments of practicing physicians in hospital clinics, IBM Business Partneras well as the specific interests of individual practitioners in private office practices. The program gives doctors toll-free, personal, on-line software support , technical support services through A&L province-wide network of client service centres and 24-hour, IBM technology support. The comprehensive, multiservice program is being provided to doctors at a special price.

"IBM is proud to provide technology solutions which give physicians the confidence that their systems will be secure beyond the Year 2000," said Heather Ross, General Manager, Small Business Market, IBM Canada Ltd. Since its inception in 1982, A&L Computer Software Ltd. has become the largest provider of medical software. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, A&L is an authorized IBM business partner and has a growing network of client service centres across Ontario and in California.

A&L has been recognized for its business excellence and quality systems. The company is the recipient of a "1998 Outstanding Business Achievement Award" from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and its president, Alex Yuan, was named the winner of the "1998 Entrepreneur of the Year" award by the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Association. Alex is also the recipient of the "1996 Entrepreneur of the Year "award from the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce.