The Effects of Future Information Processing Technology on the Federal Government ADP Situation

摘要

This report qualitatively forecasts the effects on the Federal ADP inventory of new and expected automated data processing technology, shifts in industry structure, and proposed changes in Federal ADP regulations. The report includes both forecasts jointly prepared by Arthur D. Little, Inc. and General Systems Group, Inc. and comments by ICST staff. Major sections of the document cover underlying technologies, changes in the information industry and market, future products and systems, the present Federal ADP situation, and proposed policy changes.