Showing papers in "Data Processing in 1983"

TL;DR: Too often the users of systems are omitted from the design stages, and manuals are inadequate support mechanisms for users, so a human interface between the nontechnical user and the computer can solve many difficulties.

TL;DR: A wellrespected ‘key user’ should be found to lead implementation of a commercial decision support system for processing manufacturing, mainly at sites used to a different computerized system.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that the effect of information technology on employment may be moderated by its use as part of an overall job enrichment program, and that new jobs are often fewer in number than those lost and highly skilled, necessitating extensive retraining of the displaced workforce.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that businesses such as those in manufacturing should be integrating functions, not disintegrating them, and they try to cut direct costs, when they should be looking at reducing overheads, probably by introducing "absolute physical parts control".

TL;DR: Productivity is more than just producing more software; it should be measured as the net effect of a solution on results, by evaluating not only the product but its effect on users.

TL;DR: In this paper, the relationship between hardware suppliers and banks is discussed, and the effect of technological developments upon the organizational structure of banks and the need for standardized systems are highlighted, as well as the trend toward automation, centralization and rationalization of the banking function are discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the basic methods of recruitment suitable for DP personnel are discussed, and the authors discuss the basic recruitment methods suitable for personnel suitable for the task of DP recruitment and evaluation.

TL;DR: First, the criteria for selecting a microprocessor are discussed, and second, the hardware and software aspects of designing systems with microprocessors are examined.

TL;DR: The article examines the use of patenting and copyright law and assesses their effectiveness as practiced in the UK and USA and concludes that licensing is no longer sufficient protection of software.

TL;DR: Although South Asia is unlikely to catch the West, the proliferation of computers and computer personnel will continue apace and the future is not bleak.

TL;DR: In this paper, computer monitoring systems are used on North Sea oil platforms to take account of the space restrictions, and the hazardous environment, and data acquisition is important in all areas of oil and gas production.

TL;DR: The paper describes the use of a programmable digital computer as opposed to the traditional analogue and hybrid computer solutions to time-critical simulation of continuous dynamic systems.

TL;DR: The Portable computing began with the introduction of the Osborne 1.0 in 1991 and now many lighter and more compact portables are being launched, particularly for ‘mobile professionals’ who work away from their offices.

TL;DR: How well the PABX is placed to meet the demands of integrated office automation is examined, including how well it is connected to the local area network.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the two levels of planning which are required for office systems: strategic planning and tactical planning, and highlight the importance of both of them to promote evolution and organizational learning.

TL;DR: User education, service level agreements and workload forecasting are the three main areas in which DP managers can involve users, thus providing the framework for a joint, cooperative effort.

TL;DR: Easy access and navigation through the various facilities available on the system, e.g. the journal and a general message facility, has been achieved by modification of a proprietary computer conferencing package.

TL;DR: Developments in the UK on protocol standardization, particularly for the Cambridge ring, will ease the installation of LANs.

TL;DR: Analysis of the software life cycle, as it actually exists, indicates that this trend in expenditure on software maintenance should be neither unexpected nor alarming, provided that the life cycle is truly understood.

TL;DR: Abstract Packaged software does not always meet a company's requirements and great benefits are to be gained from developing software inhouse and involving users directly in this process.

TL;DR: The management ‘technoscopes’ outlined in this paper are effective tools in this process to identify the problem to be solved and provide management tools for efficient project management.

TL;DR: The technical characteristics of Group 3 facsimile machines are reviewed together with an indication of the range of extra features which are available and the current situation regarding the standardization of Group 4 is outlined.

TL;DR: A general lack of robotic, computational and mechanical knowhow is restricting the effective utilization of robots, as part of a larger integrated manufacturing system in which data processing plays a major role.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors draw upon various research surveys to illustrate the following points: coordination between all technical specialists (DPMs, O&M managers and telecommunications managers) is vital for the production of an effective office automation strategy.

TL;DR: Ergonomics extends beyond the seating and physical characteristics of a VDU screen to cover issues relating to the design of the job being performed at the terminal and the type of software employed.