The Feasibility of Replacing Existing Central Computers with A Single Computer Facility.

Richey, R. Wayne

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ERIC Number: EJ212634

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Publication Date: 1979-Jul

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The Feasibility of Replacing Existing Central Computers with A Single Computer Facility.

Richey, R. Wayne

CAUSE/EFFECT, v2 n4 p2-9 Jul 1979

The feasibility of replacing existing central processing units with a single computer facility is discussed. An analysis of the computing facilities for the Iowa state universities is presented and supports the retention of decentralized facilities. Efficiency, costs, and operating considerations are examined. (SF)

Descriptors: Centralization, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Decentralization, Feasibility Studies, Higher Education, Information Needs, State Universities, Systems Development

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Iowa

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