Applied Computer Techniques
From Graces Guide
of Birmingham, supplier of computer packages for small and medium size businesses.
1965 Started as a computer service bureau
1969 Kode International of Japan proposed to acquire the company but the deal fell through[1]
The company became distributor for a 16-bit micro-computer made by Victor Technology of USA
1980 Applied for listing of its shares on the Stock market.
1983 Planned to launch a new micro-computer called Apricot which would be made at a new factory in Glenrothes[2]
1985 The computer range covered 14 different models but this was cut to 7 when the company continued to make losses. Name changed to Apricot Computers
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Sources of Information
- The Times Dec. 3, 1985