The emergence of information networks

Author

Calder, C.V.

Author_Institution

Automobile Assoc., Basingstoke, UK

fYear

1990

fDate

2-4 Oct 1990

Firstpage

66

Lastpage

72

Abstract

The information industry has introduced a proliferation of alternative products all supposedly open and capable of interworking. The Automobile Association (AA) responded by developing an information technology strategy based initially on three technology platforms-ICL VME mainframe, UNIX server, and PC/MS DOS-with long-distance connection through X25. Among the issues discussed are the concept of an information network, systems architecture, user presentation, information base, and common services comprising functions such as electronic mail, directory, and file transfer

Keywords

computer networks; office automation; AA; Automobile Association; ICL VME mainframe; PC/MS DOS; UNIX server; X25; common services; directory; electronic mail; file transfer; information base; information networks; information technology strategy; interworking; systems architecture; user presentation; Automobiles; Business; Computer networks; Information management; Information technology; Insurance; Power system management; Project management; Publishing; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Application of Standards for Open Systems,1990., Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on the

Conference_Location

Falls Church, VA

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2118-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ASOS.1990.138409

Filename

138409