James Martin on Our Technology-Filled Future: Assessing the Destiny of Information

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The main deficiency in information systems is getting the right information to the right people, according to James Martin. On-line terminals and programs which manipulate data and produce graphics are needed. New programming and specification languages are useful, as is videoconferencing for factual interchange only. Increased productivity through automation will create a market for leisure activities. Most important to business are information centers put together by top management and run by DP professionals. Strategic planning should include overall business planning, information planning for the new technology, and data planning through models. The traditional systems development cycle for producing decision support systems will be replaced by new methodology. Applications designed with graphics and generating error-free codes are on the horizon.

Technological forecasting, High technology, Business planning, Information resources management, Information systems, Quotations, Videoconferencing, Code generators, Trends, interview, Outlook, Future Technologies, Applications, Language, Future of Computing, Information Centers, Query Languages, Program Generators, Martin, James

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Software Separates Applications Technology from Computer Technology

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Walker Interactive Products has designed a software system known as Strategic Software. This system is adaptable to a user's needs. It does not require reprogramming or redesign. A large scale accounting system, Integrated Interactive Financial Systems (II-FS) is available with this software. This accounting system consists of the following: (1) General Ledger (II-GL); (2) Accounts Payable (II-AP); (3) Purchasing Management (II-PO); (4) Materials Management (II-MM). A description of each system appears in the article. The software is written in COBOL and is used on IBM, Hewlett-Packard, and Prime Computers.

Evaluation, Software, Product/Service Evaluation, Accounting, Accounting software, Compatibility (Computers), End users, General Ledger Accounting Software, General ledger software, User Need, Integrated Accounting Software, Compatible Software, Accounts Payable, Purchasing Systems, Strategical Design Parameters, Integrated Interactive Financial Systems (II-FS) Walker Interactive Products

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Horizons: Keeping an Eye on High Technology

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Three new products are reviewed: The SOLO Systems 1116 Workstation programs, edits, and compiles IBM OS-US COBOL. SOLO Systems maintains that it is the most advanced desktop workstation made. A diagram is included. Distributed Decision Support is a software package designed to perform financial analysis functions by increasing the capabilities of microcomputers and personal computers. An organization chart is included. Saxon has introduced the SX-10, a thirteen-inch, 110 lb. copier with fiber optics and a micoprocessor. It is energy- efficient because of monocomponent dry toner. A drawing is included.

Forecasting, Workstations, New Product, product announcement, Microcomputer, Photocopiers, Distributed Decisions Support Planning Systems Inc., SX-10 Saxon, 1116 Workstation Solo Systems

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