The study of this dissertation provides a solution to a very specific problem instance in the area of data mining, data warehousing, and service-oriented architecture in publishing and newspaper industries. The research question focuses on the integration of data mining and data warehousing. The research problem focuses on the development of…

The second edition of the directory presents information about the computer services provided to outside customers by commercial concerns, service bureaus, consultants, and educational and research establishments throughout the world. It lists the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and principal officers of institutions and companies, together…

This book offers the career-minded young reader insight into computers and computer-programming, by describing the nature of the work, the actual workings of the machines, the language of computers, their history, and their far-reading and increasing applications in business, industry, science, education, defense, and government. At the same time,…

Electronic attendance accounting system reduces time and personnel needs in Phoenix, Arizona. (Author)

The Mini-Computer is compared with the general purpose computer. On a performance basis the Mini-Computer shows several interesting comparisons with the System 360 computer. The Mini-Computer core cycle, instruction execution speeds, and disc operating speeds are quite similar to the much larger 360-30 and 40 while its magnetic tape speeds are…

Describes two methods to increase the speed of printing on microcomputers: (1) buffers, which are external storage devices used to temporarily store data bound for the printer; and (2) spoolers, which are software programs used to capture printer output and send it to the computer's memory or to a disk file. (LRW)

Technology that once involved a scary, mysterious machine the size of a small house now fits on desktops and commonly appears in offices, schools, and homes. Computers allow for processing, storing and transmitting data between two or more people virtually anywhere in the world. They also allow users to save documents, presentations, photos and…

Reviews requirements for a data archive system and describes storage media alternatives that are currently available. Topics discussed include data storage; data distribution; hierarchical storage architecture, including inline storage, online storage, nearline storage, and offline storage; magnetic disks; optical disks; conventional magnetic…

Describes EDP (electronic data processing) insurance, which provides coverage for such things as the loss of computer programs and accumulated transaction data, and the consequences of an interruption in processing. Discusses what is and is not covered by EDP insurance, how to plan for EDP insurance, the amount of coverage to get, and how to avoid…

Describes how Ohio University devised computer forms that would coordinate the requirements of the university, minimize the problems of students in completing the forms, and meet the specifications of its data processing equipment. (JF)

This training manual is intended as an individual study aid for Navy personnel who wish to prepare for advancement to the rate of Data Processing Technician First Class or Chief Data Processing Technician. Theoretical knowledge and operational skills are presented along with assignments designed to lead students through the manual. The manual…

This document explains recent developments in computer science and information systems of interest to the educational manager. A brief history of computers is included, together with an examination of modern computers' capabilities. Various features of card, tape, and disk information storage systems are presented. The importance of time-sharing…

Discusses the new languages and software packages that make up data base management systems, outlines the characteristics of the systems, and examines the benefits claimed for them. (IRT)

Describes the latest technology in videotape cassette systems and other magnetic storage devices and their possible effects on optical data disks. Highlights include Honeywell's Very Large Data Store (VLDS); Exabyte's tape cartridge storage system; standards for tape drives; and Masstor System's videotape cartridge system. (LRW)

Administrative Terminal Systems (ATS) operations are detailed, the use of ATS for text processing is evaluated in comparison with the IBM Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter (MTST), and the importance of the interaction of ATS with computer peripherals is described. (8 references) (Author/NH)