Relational Technology UK Ltd is embroiled in a bizarre legal dispute with Gould Computer Systems over the supply of the Ingres database management system for Phase IV of the UK Royal Navy’s Oasis administration system: according to UK weekly Datalink, Gould sourced Ingres direct for the UKP5m contract under its OEM agreement with Relational Technology in the US, thus being able to quote a low price for the bid, but the UK end of the US firm claims that Gould will be unable to offer adequate support; Gould UK confirms receipt of the writ, says that its lawyers advise that the claim will not succeed in any respect, that it has the necessary support resources and that it will vigorously defend the suit.
