BCO Technologies Belfast electronics company set up in 1991, begins dealing on the DCM on December 17th.

Biotrin Biotechnology firm which expects to be quoted within two years.

Card Services International Founded in 1993, develops integrated smart card payment systems.

Datalex Provider of data communications software for the travel industry. Founded in 1985 and plans to seek a DCM listing before 2000.

Lake Communications Provides technology solutions to the telecommunications sector in voice and data communications, and is expected to float on the DCM and AIM next year.

MDS Telephone Systems Founded in 1985, it manufactures business phone systems and is a possible DCM candidate in the medium term.

Piercom 2000 It has developed a millennial changeover solution, and addresses EMU harmonisation issues.

Raidtec Specialist in computer data storage facilities, looking to a Nasdaq listing.

SoftCo Provides services relating to the management, control and storage of paper and paperrelated information.

Softech Telecom Specialises in the development of personal computer-based software for telecommunications systems and is seen as a candidate for a listing on the DCM and AIM.

Trintech Provides end-to-end payment transaction software for the electronic commerce industry and is likely to float on the Nasdaq next year.

WBT Systems Established in 1995 to develop Web-based training solutions. It was recently voted best new company by the Irish Software Association.