MIDLAND PARK, NJ--Harley Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of U.K.-based Harley
Systems Ltd., developers of multipurpose applications for the Microsoft
Windows environment, announced today that its multimedia database product,
formerly called "Skylight," has been repackaged and renamed MULTlMEDlAbase
for distribution in American markets.

MULTlMEDlAbase is the first DOS-based application to integrate text and
images in a true relational database format. MULTlMEDlAbase expands
traditional text options and also permits users to manipulate an unlimited
number of non-text fields that can contain graphics, photographic images
or still frames from video. Sound capabilities will be added in the near
future. MULTlMEDlAbase is a fully LAN-compatible product that is highly
versatile, easy-to-use, and perfectly suited to database needs in a broad
range of industries.

"MULTlMEDlAbase represents a dramatic leap forward in database technology,"
said Wayne Verost, president of Harley Systems, Inc. "With MULTlMEDlAbase,
even the average computer user can easily create versatile sales displays,
presentations or multipurpose storage and retrieval systems.
MULTlMEDlAbase offers more functionality than competitive products, at
about half the cost. By making MULTlMEDlAbase so easy to use, we hope to
take the fear out of database."

MULTlMEDlAbase offers substantial advantages in the following areas: 

.  Ease of use--MULTlMEDlAbase is based on a friendly, drag-and-drop
interface that requires no programming, even for the development of
specialized applications. Users can easily generate reports, create
customized forms and complete other database related tasks with simple,
intuitive procedures. 

.  Visuals and sound-MULTlMEDlAbase allows graphic, photo and video images
to act as database fields, so that images can be sorted just like text
fields. Using MULTlMEDlAbase, a real estate broker could easily generate a
display containing a list of houses for sale in a specified price range,
including a picture of each house listed. Later this year, MULTlMEDlAbase
users will be able to integrate sound as well. 

.  Maximum text flexibility-MULTlMEDlAbase text fields accommodate up to
30,000 characters, allowing users to include as much information as
desired per field. 

.  Low price--MULTlMEDlAbase is priced 25% to 50% lower than competitive
products, providing maximum functionality in a highly affordable package.


.  Network compatiblity--MULTlMEDlAbase was designed for use in a network
environment, and incorporates comprehensive security features in its basic
architecture. MULTlMEDlAbase is compatible with all widely used commercial
LANs. Unlike many other database products, which are bundled in set
increments, MULTlMEDlAbase can be purchased in the exact quantity
required. 

.  Automatic updates--MULTlMEDlAbase supports Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE),
which generates automatic changes in the database whenever linked files
are revised.

MULTlMEDlAbase is available through computer dealers and other retail
outlets. Suggested retail price is $289, with special volume pricing for
five users ($549) and ten users ($1,049). Distribution is through Harley
Systems, Inc.

Harley Systems, Inc. is a subsidiary of Harley Systems Ltd., located in
Princes Risborough, U.K. Harley Systems has been producing Windows-based
software packages for the chemical industry since 1987. Harley's database
package, Skylight, originally designed for use in scientific environments,
has been revamped for commercial use and is available as MULTlMEDlAbase in
the United States and Canada. Harley also markets Skylight for Labs, a
special version of MULTlMEDlAbase for scientific database applications.
Harley's well-known scientific applications include: Laboratory
Information Management Systems (LIMS); chromatography data acquisition and
analysis software; regulatory, an ISO9000 quality data management system
and hazardous material regulatory monitoring system.

Harley Systems, 666 Godwin Ave, Suite 100, Millen Park, NJ 07432

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