OA Systems Compatibility (The New Solutions in Hardware and Software)

Article Abstract:

Integrated automated office systems communicate in a user-friendly environment within their product lines. Data General's CEO, IBM's PROFS, Digital Equipment's ALL-IN-1, and Wang's OFFICE are examples of sophisticated office-management software-system requirements, and a brief review of each is included. A system of standards is required to insure compatibility. Major vendors now provide file transfer and translation, but generally within a particular vendor's product line. Typical configurations of DEC's Systems Architecture and IBM's PROFS are displayed. The intergration of different systems should be considered in the selection of new products.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Standard, Standardization, Suites (Software), Ergonomics, Office automation systems, Compatibility (Computers), Integrated Office Systems, Compatible Hardware, Compatible Software, Functional Capabilities, Integrated Software, User Interface, User-Friendliness, User interfaces (Computers), CEO, PROFS, ALL IN 1, Wang OFFICE

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Technology Update: New Software Brings Compatibility to Micros and Mainframes

Article Abstract:

The Virtual Disk (diskette) Access Method (VDAM) from Phaser Systems Incorporated allows the IBM PC and PC-XT microcomputers to interface a host mainframe with a minimum of mainframe operations knowledge. The unlimited storage capacity of the mainframe becomes accessible to the PC user and programs can be shared with other PCs using the system. An automatic backup procedure for the PC-XT from the host is an additional feature.

Software, Interface, New Product, product announcement, Micro-Mainframe Communication, Resource Sharing, Shared Memory, Main Memory, Virtual Access Disk Method

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Survey Reveals OA Purchasers Require Systems Compatibility

Article Abstract:

An office automation survey conducted by Venture Development Corp. found compatibility to be a major concern of computer purchasers. This is especially true for larger companies, which evaluate products for long term functionality. Vendor stability was also very important to those surveyed.

Compatibility, Vendors, User Survey

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