EXHIBIT 99.1

                      [LETTERHEAD OF SUNGARD APPEARS HERE]


               October 31, 1995

               Michael J. Ruane          Nancy R. Kyle          Internet
               (610) 341-8709            (610) 341-8171  www.sungard.com


                           SunGard Data Systems Inc.
                  Completes Acquisition of MACESS Corporation


     Wayne, PA -- SunGard Data Systems Inc. announced today that it completed
     the previously announced acquisition of MACESS Corporation. MACESS provides
     work-flow management and document-imaging systems to the healthcare
     industry. MACESS is part of the Company's recently formed business group,
     SunGard Technology Systems.

     SunGard's business is computer service and application software.  The
     Company is the only large specialized provider of proprietary investment
     support systems, is the pioneer and a leading provider of comprehensive
     computer disaster recovery services, and also provides proprietary
     healthcare information systems.  Its common stock is reported on The Nasdaq
     Stock Market and the London Stock Exchange under the symbol SNDT.


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