It is important to take into account the trade‐off between hardware and software systems when total computer‐system reliability/performance is evaluated and assessed. Develops an availability model for a hardware‐software system. The system treated here consists of one hardware and one...

A new efficient controller has been designed for the Aria‐Delta parallel robot family to help increase their capabilities and reduce the required resources and development time. Introduces briefly the robot structure and characteristics, then the controller itself, the hardware components and...

Illustrates the selection of accounting software packages (AP) by correlating user needs to system specifications. A recommendation report ranks the software in descending order of their correlations to user eeds. As a by‐product the system educates the consultant or user by explaining the...

The computer is probably the single greatest innovation of the twentieth century. However, with all their awe‐inspiring capabilities, computers create a new set of problems. Seeks to explore the problems of the automation and computer age. Begins by highlighting numerous corporate woes and...

In order to remain competitive, businesses need to rely heavily on the productivity utilization of microcomputer technology. Microcomputer manufacturers have responded to this need with such a dazzling array of computers and optional equipment that it is becoming progressively more difficult to...

A survey of Scottish local government IT managers confirms the existence of systems allowing modern decision support systems (DSS) to be successfully exploited. Extensive in‐house software exists across departmental functions indicating significant internal expertise. IT use is inversely...

Reviews current software and hardware as it relates to distribution systems. Presents an organizing framework in order to identify the impact of technological innovations on firms operating in lesser‐developed countries as they consider adoption of such innovations. Discusses the choice...

Examines the relationships between the frequency of expert system use and the system′s hardware, access location, and features. Also examines the relationship between the expert system′s hardware and access location. The study is empirical, using a survey of marketing executives who work...

Reviews the impact of computers on the business world. Suggests that organizational structure is now dictated by advances in the field and that information technology is changing the fundamental nature of industry. Discusses the future goals of the computer industry and the effects the expected...

Presents some findings about information processing with microcomputers by small firms in Bahrain. Identifies the usual application areas as well as the packaged software commonly used by these firms. The findings indicate that small business computer applications in Bahrain approximately...