Systems in Action
Article Abstract:
The Ace Hardware Corp.'s micrographics documentation and interactive invoice-processing system combines an IBM 8100 distributive processing system, an IBM mainframe, and three Kodak IMT-150 microimage terminals. The micrographics file stores an estimated fifty billion customer invoices. The 'hidden advantage' of complete microfilm records was proved when Ace Hardware recaptured more than $1.3 million in a 1983 antitrust settlement because they could substantiate their purchases from microfilm.
Publication Name: Office Administration and Automation
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0745-4325
Year: 1985
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Systems in Action
Article Abstract:
United Artists Cablesystem oversees twelve individual cable systems around the United States. It has slowly evolved its office automation from TRS80 Model 1s until it needed a local area network. It now uses the Ether Series Network from 3Com Corporation.
Publication Name: Office Administration and Automation
Subject: Computers and office automation industries
ISSN: 0745-4325
Year: 1985
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