1.   Digital also introduced a new version of its Alpha computer workstation that it said is the fastest available.

2.   Digital Equipment regained profitability in its fiscal second quarter, but is still suffering from slow sales of its Alpha computer systems.

3.   Digital will provide Alpha computers as a subcontractor to Hughes Data Systems, which will serve as prime contractor on the project.

4.   Its flagship line of Alpha computers is under attack from competitors whose machines are closing the performance gap with the Alpha, they said.

5.   This could reduce demand for Alpha computers among corporate buyers who often prefer to rely on Microsoft software.