Systems in Action: To Emerge from the Technology of the 1950's, the City of Beverly Hills Successfully Launched a Major Office Automation Conversion Effort

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Between 1979 and 1984, the city government of Beverly Hills, California, automated its operations with a large measure of smoothness and success. The project went ahead in three phases. First, a consulting firm was commissioned and hardware was produced. The city hired three programmers, three data entry technicians, and one computer operator shortly thereafter. Second, in an effort to take full advantage of the new technology, on-line systems were installed as computerized functions continued to multiply. Finally, with an early emphasis on word processing, office automation was permitted to spread to the departmental level, until all executive personnel had terminals on their desks.

Office automation, Municipal government, Implementation, California, Cities

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How to Lease Office Space Successfully

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Planning, site selection, lease negotiations and occupancy are the necessary considerations for leasing an office. The price of an office is based on square feet, and it is advisable to employ an architect. Parking, layout, security and power systems all must be considered. Newspapers, office leasing brokers, and referrals are three important sources of information. Location is essential. When negotiating for office space an attorney should be employed. The rent and terms of the lease must be studied carefully. Be sure all renovations are done when the move is made. Leasers should familiarize themselves with real estate terminology.

Business planning, Space Planning, Leasing, Facility Location, Tutorial, Real Estate

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Technology Update: IBM Successfully Produces an Experimental 'One-Million-Bit' Memory Chip

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IBM has developed a one-megabyte chip at its plant in Essex Junction, Vermont. This was achieved by using IBM's advanced Silicon and Aluminum Metal Oxide Semiconductor (SAMOS) processing technology, which allows storage cells to be placed less than one micrometer apart. An improved photolithography technique can produce circuitry on an extremely narrow surface. The chip, named DRAM (dynamic random access memory), is expected to be on the market in the next two or three years.

High technology, RAM, RAM (Random access memory), Memory management, New Product, Storage Capacity, Silicon Chips, Photolithography, DRAM

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