Also in 2000, Q&R acquired a 35% stake in Computer Solutions, an IT company providing health related software applications and services, by scheduled participation of the former in the share capital increase of the latter. This affiliation is part of Q&R's investment plan to enter vertical IT markets.

The main target of this strategic move is the development of co-operations in the area of Medical Informatics, since a considerable increase in the number of new projects is expected in the following years, mainly as part of the 3rd Framework Programme of the EU. The programme "Information Society", concerning the employment of new information technologies and of the Internet for the modernization of the National Health Service, includes a budget of 146.000.000 Euros for health services.

Computer Solutions was established in 1987 and until today has managed to overtake a substantial share of the Greek medical software systems market. More specifically, Computer Solutions has developed an Integrated Information System "ASKLIPIOS - NOSOLISIS" that includes a complete Medical Record that integrates with Administration and Financial systems. The company also offers specialized applications for Laboratories and health cards. "ASKLIPIOS - NOSOLISIS" is an open architecture system and its next version (30/6/2001) will be compatible with Internet technology (Web enabled).