mwang (01/18/83)
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO
SEMINAR ACTIVITIES
COMPUTER SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM - Wednesday, January 26, 1983.
Mr. Gearge F. Sekely of Canadian Pacific Ltd., will
speak on "Office Automation Functions on a Corporate
Infosystem Utility".
TIME: 3:30 PM
ROOM: M&C 5158
ABSTRACT
In April 1980, Canadian Pacific added office automa-
tion functions to its ``System-2'' computer network.
``System-2'' supports some 1,600 terminals from a
group of interconnected computers located in multiple
locations.
The over 1,000 existing video display units used for
forecasting, waybilling, car routing, and similar
functions can now be used for text processing, elec-
tronic mail, electronic filing, vouchering, planning,
concensus gathering, postdating, and like tasks. A
variety of management reports, graphs, and on-line
data manipulation functions are also available.
The office automation component has streamlined work,
shortened communication links, and improved
decision-making.
Mr. Sekely will outline the ``System-2'' philosophy,
describe the facilities provided, and discuss the
functions that may lead us to the ``office of the fu-
ture'', their uses, and impact on the user community.
Coffee and refreshments will be served at 3:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome.
January 18, 1983