Small Retailers Seen Becoming Important Computer Users by 1991

Article Abstract:

A study by Frost and Sullivan, Inc., a marketing research firm, indicates that microcomputers and minicomputers will increase the use of computer systems by small retail operations. This increase in use of computer systems will result from: technological advancements, cost reductions, and integrated retail management systems. These systems assist retailers with bookkeeping and paperwork as well as management of income producing inventory functions. A table projecting microcomputer and minicomputer sales, through 1991, appears in the article.

Minicomputers, Computer Systems, Microcomputer, Retailing, Minicomputer

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Sales of Call Accounting Systems to Surge Through 1985, Then Slow

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A study by Frost and Sullivan, a marketing research company, indicates that sales will increase for telephone-call accounting systems through 1985. The most extensive growth is expected for the hotel and motel industry. This system is attached to a company's private branch exchange (PBX) or keytelephone system. It includes features such as the following: reports on calls made on individual phones, and monitoring of incoming and outgoing calls by department or extension.

Accounting, Growth (Physiology), Telephone systems, Growth, Telephone System, PBX, Hotel and Motel Industry

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Market Shares to Change Little as Office Automation Market Rockets 39.5% to $37.6 Billion in 1992

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A study by Frost and Sullivan, a market research company, indicates that customers will continue to buy products from their current vendors. This is attributed to the major investment that occurs in automating an office. The factors involved include the following: cost of products, time in overcoming employee resistance and training time. An increase is expected to occur in the area of integrated office systems.

Office automation, Market share, Office automation systems, Integrated Office Systems, Vendors

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