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Showing papers on "Services computing published in 1987"



Journal ArticleDOI
W. Hutcheson1, T. Snyder2
TL;DR: The basic elements of the architecture underlying the ACCUNET®family of digital services, the role of digital cross-connect systems, their associated support systems, and the services they provide are described.
Abstract: The basic elements of the architecture underlying the ACCUNET®family of digital services, the role of digital cross-connect systems, their associated support systems, and the services they provide are described. As an illustrative example, a description of the deployment of customer controlled reconfiguration (CCR) and the control system design considerations for user interfaces is provided.

8 citations



Proceedings Article
10 Sep 1987
TL;DR: Raya's Internetworking Professional Services help produce a stable networking environment that influences growth and delivers tangible improvements in companies' performance and operations.
Abstract: Have you been experiencing way too much downtime lately? Ask yourself a question: How much in lost revenues and missed opportunities is the current state of your IT architecture causing you? Can you afford not to evaluate and update your existing voice and data network? To succeed in today's competitive world, companies must constantly align their business operations to the best and latest market practices. Thus, when updating your infrastructure with new equipment, or seeking to move to a new architecture, there is a vital point companies must keep in mind: that Internetworking has become a highly complex process. It requires an intricate balance between security, design, connectivity, cost-efficiencies and integration. At Raya, we know all about these complexities, and that's why we try to keep it simple for you. As a leading national IT provider, Raya has consistently managed to respond to market demands, mainly by being acutely aware of customer needs. We believe in the importance of improving network efficiency, minimizing downtime, adapting to business requirements, and increasing return on investment. Raya's Internetworking Professional Services have been a cornerstone in the successful implementation of a number of mega projects. Citystars is a gigantic multi-use complex built in Cairo. It encompasses 3 hotels, 6 offices buildings, 6 apartment buildings, a commercial center and a data center for xSPs. Design and implementation services for: Complete infrastructure structured cabling system Ethernet everywhere with 45,000 wired data outlets covering the complex, providing Internet, IP Telephony, security solution, video on demand, online gaming, network management and web hosting services amongst many other endless IP services The campus network for data, IP Telephony and wireless connectivity for 14,000 phone and unity voice mail Technical support The Smart Village is a center of excellence, with state-of-the-art infrastructure. The Smart Village offers superior communication facilities along with numerous technological and administrative services. That's why we've pioneered our unique Internetworking Professional Services. Raya's Internetworking Professional Services help produce a stable networking environment that influences growth and delivers tangible improvements in companies' performance and operations. Our services help you find the right solution for your network. We specify, supply and install total networking solutions, including voice, video, data, LANs and WANs. Our work always features the latest in design, consultancy and integration services, which are delivered by the industry's most experienced and highly qualified people. Raya's Internetworking Professional Services are tailored to solve any and all of your …

7 citations


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TL;DR: In this article, surveys on services and their development carried out by 15 European research centres, within the context of the FASTprogramme of the European Communities' Committee, are presented. And the implications of these evolutions for the community policies are discussed.
Abstract: This article is based upon surveys on services and their development carried out by 15 European research centres, within the context of the FASTprogramme of the European Communities' Committee. After an analysis of why the question of services is the object of growing attention on the part of governments, some of the aspects analysed by FAST, such as the new technology/service interaction and the change in the productive system are considered, and the implications of these evolutions for the community policies are discussed.

4 citations


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TL;DR: As the need for professionals in technical services declines and experts increasingly advocate the merger of technical and public services, technical services librarians must take the lead in molding their future and be willing to adapt to the changing environment.
Abstract: America is becoming an information society due to spectacular developments in electronic and information technology. Dramatic changes are occurring in libraries as electronic technology impacts every major area of library activity. The greatest impact is being felt by technical services staff. Thc work environment is drastically changing. As the need for professionals in technical services declines and experts increasingly advocate the merger of technical and public services, technical services librarians must take the lead in molding their future and he willing to adapt to the changing environment.

3 citations


01 Jan 1987
TL;DR: This chapter contains sections titled: Computer-Based Message Technology, Computer-Mediated Conferencing, Consumer Information Services, Information Seeking, Data Banks and Privacy.
Abstract: This chapter contains sections titled: Computer-Based Message Technology, Computer-Mediated Conferencing, Consumer Information Services, Information Seeking, Data Banks and Privacy

2 citations


Posted Content
01 Jan 1987

1 citations



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TL;DR: In addition to Dutch academic and museum libraries, a number of art libraries and relevant document and information centres are attached to government and other institutions concerned with contemporary Dutch art, photography, architecture, the role of art in society, art education, and museology.
Abstract: In addition to Dutch academic and museum libraries, a number of art libraries and relevant document and information centres are attached to government and other institutions. These include the Netherlands Institute for Art History at The Hague (the parent institution of DIAL, an iconographical classification of Dutch art); the Stichting MARDOC at Rotterdam, which is evolving thesauri to facilitate automated access to museum collections; and the Netherlands Office for Fine Art, responsible for coordinating and promoting Dutch art collections. Other institutions are concerned with contemporary Dutch art, photography, architecture, the role of art in society, art education, and museology. Some of these, with some other institutions, are linked by the network Culturele Pool (CUPO) which coordinates and indexes current literature on the art in the broadest sense.

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TL;DR: The evaluation of campus computer services has been limited by the ability of higher education administrators to relate their experience in evaluating other, more traditional, services to the explosive growth and technical complexity of computing services.
Abstract: The evaluation of campus computer services has been limited by the ability of higher education administrators to relate their experience in evaluating other, more traditional, services to the explosive growth and technical complexity of computing services.

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TL;DR: This book reviews the major sources of US business information — directories/company information, statistics, market research sources, magazines and newspapers, indexes and abstracts, databases, online vendors, libraries and information services, and research guides.
Abstract: Reviews the major sources of US business information — directories/company information, statistics, market research sources, magazines and newspapers, indexes and abstracts, databases, online vendors, libraries and information services, and research guides.