New Network Sets 'De Facto' Standard

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The Army has put into use a prototype network at the Pentagon that links seven incompatible office systems via two different local area networks (LANs). Linked are computer systems from Computer Consoles Inc., Digital Equipment Corp., IBM, Inforex Inc., Motorola-Four Phase Systems, Perkin Elmer Corp., and Wang Laboratories Inc. LANs are Local Net broadband from Sytek Inc. and Net One from Ungermann-Bass Inc. Interservice compatibility with the Navy and Air Force may be developed.

Office automation, Local area networks, LAN, Networks, Interface, Applications, Manufacturers, Army, United States, Prototype

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Audiographics Links Remote Offices

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Audiographics link remote offices through electronic blackboards and telecommunicatons technology. Federal agencies, such as the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), use audiographic technology for teletraining, and on-the-spot field decisions. Staff meetings are possible between personnel in remote locations thereby reducing travel costs and speeding decision making. A photograph shows the SCS using audiographic technology from AT&T.

Telecommunications equipment, Telecommunications, Speech synthesis, Communications Equipment, Government Agency, Communications Technology, Voice Synthesis, Audio Response

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