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By Talmor, Sharona
Publication: The Banker
Date: Saturday, July 1 1995

Developments in computer software industry are presented. Included are the product development paths and organizational strategies of the UK's Misys, the Devon Forex trade and risk management system from SunGard Capital Markets, the Justice Dept. Antitrust Div.'s investigation of Microsoft Corp., ALLTEL Corp.'s acquisition of Vertex Business Systems, Barclays Bank's Internet shopping mall and Reuters' television services.

* Misys, the UK computer software and services company, has announced its new organisational strategy and product development paths. The announcement comes in th

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