The 8086 multi-user micro is living proof that malicious rumours of Sord's imminent withdrawal from the UK are grossly exaggerated. The Japanese company is keen to prove that it is alive and well in this country. The micro in the picture has been designed to be the mainstay of its push into the business market and employs a modular approach using a VME bus to allows upgrades to more powerful processors and greater memory. The M343SX will cost around £4,500 and further details can be obtained from Sord 01-631 0787.