<ARTICLE> 5
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SAZTEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FORM 10-QSB FOR MARCH 31, 1996 - EXHIBIT 27
FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
UNDER ARTICLE 5 OF REGULATION S-X
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