Abstract :
The author discusses the development of operations systems in the context of the evolving communications networks. He examines briefly the developments of the last 20 years. He then describes the issues of overall architecture and of productivity that must be addressed. He mentions the potential impact of expert systems on operations systems.<>
Keywords :
computer networks; network operating systems; architecture; communications networks; computer networks; expert systems; operations systems; productivity; Business communication; Communication networks; Communication system control; Computer networks; Costs; Digital systems; Earth; Explosions; Modems; Routing;
