A new kind of network

Article Abstract:

The Network Computer (NC) is a cost-effective alternative to the personal computer (PC). It is purported to offer the PC's flexibility, attractive screen display and user-friendliness while boasting the mainframe computer's simplicity and central control. Unlike the PC, the NC requires minimal processing power and memory because it rarely runs programs on its own. It also allows users to move to any application or information source anywhere on the network whether it be an intranet or the Internet. Theoretically, NCs can access applications that run on the PC server, the mainframe and the departmental Unix computer and to transfer among these in an instant. However, NCs have a few drawbacks that have to be considered, including the fact that they cannot be used if the central or network computer is down. In addition, it is not certain how effective they are in running productivity applications and how much demand they will make on the network/central server.

Electronic computers, Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computer networks, Evaluation, Microcomputers, Network computers

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More teeth for the tiger

Article Abstract:

The Pacific Rim is positioning itself as a major industrial force. Highly industrialized countries in the region, including Japan, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, are being joined by such upstarts as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, in terms of manufacturing capabilities, especially in the field of information technology. The whole region is home to 18 of the 50 largest manufacturers in the world, as compared to only 14 in the US. Companies based in the Pacific Rim are improving their competitiveness by investing in technology and expanding their global reach. Meanwhile, Western companies are recognizing the potential of the region, particularly its cheap labor force, burgeoning market and attractive tax cuts, by establishing their presence in the bloc. However, they should avoid treating the whole region as a homogenous area and consider the differences among the countries in terms of culture, infrastructure and economic status.

High technology industry, Economic aspects, Asia, Pacific Rim

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The mainframe: versatile and vital still

Article Abstract:

The increasing vogue for decentralized computing, made possible by the increase in power for both mid-range computers and personal computers, has reduced the market share of mainframe computers to 15% of the total market. Mainframes are useful for those companies that need to maintain a single large data base which can process transactions online, process online inquiries, and execute batch processing. Mainframes are good data processors because the central processor is fed from between eight and 128 multiple channels that move data in and out of the CPU rapidly and prevent the computer from being slowed due to wait time. Mainframes remain ideal for computing jobs requiring the shifting of data around very large data bases.

Usage, Mainframe computers

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