White Paper: the Personal Computer Grows Up
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Off-the-shelf packages, technological advances and lower costs have caused the proliferation of personal computers (PCs) in the office. PCs can be desktop or portable with fixed or custom configurations. The effectiveness of management applications are harder to measure than office productivity. Word processors and telecommunications are taking on some of the PC's characteristics and the PC industry is replying with technology such as graphics, touch-sensitive screens and the very important networks. Optimum networks will depend on management using standardized software and hardware. Good training, vendor support and properly designed data bases are imperative. Security and obsolescence are solvable problems. PCs for larger operations will evolve into multifunction workstations.
Publication Name: Modern Office Procedures
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0026-8208
Year: 1983
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Paper Management Requires Flexibility and Ease of Storage
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Businesses will have to find better ways to cope with the growing amount of paper in offices. Systems must be adaptable to other products and changing technology. Users should evaluate their needs and find good people in the field. New technologies can not provide all the answers. Storage and good office layout are essential. Productivity, cost, maintenance and quality are all factors in equipment purchase, especially in filing, micrographics, electronic mail, microcomputers, and networking will all become prevalent, although sales have been hampered by the poor economy.
Publication Name: Modern Office Procedures
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0026-8208
Year: 1983
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Personal Stereo a Puzzle
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Retailers feel the most unpredictable product for them is the personal stereo. Due to this, the market is broadening its offerings with such products as stereo headphones and tape players. It is felt that the competitive nature of this market will require manufacturers to be price competitive and to refine features of their products.
Publication Name: Leisure Time Electronics
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0273-6586
Year: 1984
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