Integrating Information Systems and Office Automation

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Future trends in industry operations indicate that information systems will be linked with office automation. Knowledge workers familiar with information systems will also become automation users. Management work stations will improve work flow, have automated in-baskets, have on-line daily company reports and generally reduce paper and clerical work. Voice mailboxes have enabled personnel to leave retrievable messages and has reduced phone interruptions. User acceptance is a key to success. The system must be large enough to satisfy a user's need at his workstation. The system must be reliable. And finally, the system must be easy to use with minimal guidelines and great flexability.

Analysis, Office equipment and supplies, Office supplies, Technology application, Information storage and retrieval systems

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How can I successfully budget for automation?

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Tax planning for automation business expenses impact future budgets by requiring committing assets two to three years in the future for computer hardware and software. Leasing equipment is an option for short-term asset needs. Computer hardware decisions should be made according to the needs of business solutions and not driven by the perspective of technology. Establishment of a good technology architecture can reduce the risk of automation purchases for many businesses.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Management, Computer industry, Economic aspects, Finance, Tax planning, Automation

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New cellular technology creates mobile office

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Cellular phones and mobile services have made it possible for greater communication between sales reps and offices. Now reps or other distant employees can stay in touch with their home office much easier, as cellular phones have become a basic weapon of the travelling employee. Computer modems allow employees with laptop computers to connect to corporate databases from anywhere in the field, whether to access data for customers or to check on messages from home.

Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Usage, Cellular telephones, Wireless telephones, Equipment and supplies, Cellular telephone services, Sales personnel, Salespeople

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