History of the Computer - Computers and Technology by Michael Cooper
The volume and use of computers in the world are so great, they have become difficult to ignore anymore. Computers appear to us in so many ways that many times, we fail to see them as they actually are. People associated with a computer when they purchased their morning coffee at the vending... To say a person had a typical computer doesn't necessarily narrow down just what the capabilities of that computer was. ... Children are being taught basic computer skills in the classroom in order to prepare them for the future evolution of the computer age.

Know Linux by Pawan Bangar
Linux essentials: It’s free for download but you have to pay a tiny bit to mail order it or buy it from a company. If you’re getting Linux for more than 2-3 PCs, you can also get training and support at a small free, if you choose to have it. Else it’s the Linux community on the Net to your... Other packages are commercial and you have to buy the software-but this is mostly for the software and training you need, and not for the support and training you need, and not for the software itself.

What is a Good Program Spec? by Tim Bryce
"Whenever you see a ratio of 1:4 analysts:programmers you will find systems analysis being performed at the wrong time and by the wrong person." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION Since the industry is preoccupied with producing software faster (and not necessarily better), let's stop and consider... For example, the Phase 1 Information Requirements contained in the "System Study & Evaluation Manual" define what system(s) are needed (either new or existing systems requiring modification); the Phase 2 "System Design Manual" includes specifies the sub-systems; the Phase 3 "Sub-System Design...

The System Development Life Cycle by Michael Hart
[1] Identification of problems: The proposal to develop a the new information system started with a formal request resulting from the identification of existing problems identified in the current systems used in the mail order and wholesales business operations. ... Staff training should have been happening throughout, to the extent that staff had been involved in the evaluation stages, but the training of the remainder can start at this stage using this non critical site as the ‘school'. ... In the proposed system one operative will be performing one new business function and obviously...

The Ten Common Myths of I.T. by Tim Bryce
"A company runs on information, not data." - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION You've heard them all before. They particularly arise whenever quality work is required or when organization and management control is imposed. Of course, I'm talking about the ten common myths of I.T. ... But it must be realized that data is used throughout an entire organization, in manual and computer applications, in a variety of files (manual, tape, microfiche, disk, etc.). ... Obviously, this definition transcends the computer.

Creating an Information Factory by Tim Bryce
"Q: How many interpretations of systems development are there? A: How many analysts and programmers have you got?" - Bryce's Law INTRODUCTION Back in the early 1980's, Japan's MITI (Ministry of International Trade & Industry) coordinated a handful of Japanese computer manufacturers in... This also includes specifying the types of training required to do the job. ... It failed to address all of the information resources of an enterprise, especially business processes, administrative procedures, manual files, printed reports, human and machine resources, business functions, etc.

Logistics Mobility in Australia and New Zealand by Drew Seitam
Do mobility systems provide value to logistics companies in the local market? It has become almost passé to note that the future of competition will be supply chain versus supply chain rather than business versus business. As supply chain competition increases, so does the demand for end-to-end... Business was flourishing on the word-of-mouth generated from providing a quality and personal service to their customer base, but growth was being hampered by manual paper-based systems. ... Keep the application simple to make training easier and avoid mistakes.

OLAP, An Alternative Technology Over Spreadsheets by Shaun Stltz
Are Spreadsheets Robbing your Enterprise of Competitive Advantage? ‘90% of “average” companies are not confident that their forecasts and reports are accurate and reliable’ In a recent study, 81% of FD’s cited that their highest priority is the accuracy of revenue and earnings forecasts while... As described above, because the formulas within spreadsheets are hidden, it is not possible to establish the correctness of these formulas without a large amount of manual reviewing. ... Finance professionals with very little knowledge of computer software development, programming or application...

Internet Faxing Service Review by Ellen Farrell
The Internet is reshaping every form of communications medium, and faxing is no exception. The latest twist: Internet faxing services that let you send messages to any fax machine from any Web browser or email, and others that give you a "personal fax phone number," then forward any documents... Currently most of the documents that you fax are created on a computer. ... Minimal to no user training. ... - Eliminate manual faxing. ... Avoid tying up your computer or telephone lines No software to download or hardware to buy Easily distribute press releases, product and pricing...