Computer Experts (UK) Ltd (www.computerexperts.co.uk) the specialist in the field of PC Hardware Millennium compliance, has revealed that suppliers throughout the United Kingdom are being inundated with "chain letters" - most notably from the National Health Service - which insist that a deed be signed to confirm Millennium compliance. By signing the deed, suppliers to the National Health Service are confirming that they "will not be affected by any year 2000 related problems", according to the letter which accompanies the request for the deed. The letter goes on to say that future transactions "may be affected" if the deed is not signed. "Suppliers are being put in a very awkward position", says Ian Partington managing director, Computer Experts (UK) Ltd. "Many people may feel forced to sign these deeds for fear of jeopardising their contracts, and yet many cannot honestly say whether they are Millennium compliant or not. The Y2K problem needs to be addressed, but this type of approach is not the answer." Partington continues. "Our Millennium Bug Toolkit is the only Y2K fix" that provides an actual certificate which guarantees Millennium compliance for PCs at hardware level to BSI PD PD 2000-I: 1998. It can certainly put suppliers on the first rung of the ladder when it comes to proving Millennium compliance, and will allow them to sign these deeds in good faith". Once the deed is signed, it is attached to the original agreement between the NHS Trust and the supplier, and will consequently become a legally binding document. BACK TO NEWS