Office Automation: Office of the Assistant Chief of Engineers

摘要

OACE is an increasingly intensive user of computer technology. Although 54 workstations for accessing various remote data systems and for word processing were in place, it was known that actual needs exceeded existing capabilities. As the level of automation increased, it became evident that an overall plan was required to fully integrate the offices and provide them system capabilities which they could not otherwise justify. This would provide quality computer hardware, communications, and software technology at minimal cost. It was found that the actual need was about 139 workstations, of which 75 were professional (personal computer), 33 were word processing, and 31 were unintelligent terminals. Users expressed a universal need for access to other OACE offices' in the Pentagon and the Pulaski Building with each other and with their primary data center in Dallas, TX. Also, a high-speed laser printer would be primary data center in Dallas, TX. Also, a high-speed laser printer would be required in each building to handle large-volume, hard-copy output requirements. Although this report is targeted for OACE, it will be useful to any organization contemplating large-scale office automation. It describes total system design considerations, development of requirements, full acquisition and maintenance costs, training requirements and training costs, assessment and comparison of alternative individual components and overall system performance, and phased implementation.