newsbytes@clarinet.com (02/04/90)
BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A., 1990 JAN 19 (NB) -- Alpha Software Corp. has upgraded its software integration package which combines five widely used computer applications, it is called AlphaWorks 2.0. Several key additions include relational features in the database, a file viewer system, user defined menus and search and index expression builders. The program's relational features allows users simultaneous access of information from multiple databases, by using the "lookup" capability. It can also arrange sophisticated systems to facilitate invoicing and inventory control. User defined menus were added to help in simplifying routine tasks. These features lets end users create menus in any AlphaWorks services. Each menu has custom choices for the user to define to his/her specification. AlphaWorks 2.0 operates on IBM PCs and compatibles. It sells for $195. (Lori Bragg and Computer Currents/19900119)