Y2K bug lurks in utility computers

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The predictions on the implications of the year 2000 (Y2K) problem has already surfaced as early as 1998. For instance, First Call Inc learned it is unable to provide analysts and other clients with financial forecast by 2000. The Y2K problem is also burdened by its unpredictable behavior.

Author: Wood, Elisa
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1998
Software, Energy industries, Energy industry

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Outsourcing an industry

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Victoria, Australia, started the deregulation of its electricity sector by outsourcing the sector's information technology (IT) system. IT functions of the whole industry were consolidated into the Electric Information Technology center.

Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
Evaluation, Electric utilities, Information services, Outsourcing, Victoria

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Millenium computing means preparation

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Information technology users should implement steps designed to eliminate Year 2000 date change problems. These include the inventory of hardware, assessment and strategy and the creation of detailed analysis and project planning.

Author: Darlington, Tom
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997

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Subjects list: Management, Year 2000 transition (Computers), Information technology
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