Business Story
Business Story by Franco E. Scanloni, published by Trafford Publishing in August 2013, is an illustrated work that explores the evolution of information processing from the 1960s to the 1980s. This narrative follows Dave Richards as he embarks on his new role as director of information systems for the Department of the Environment. Filled with anticipation, he quickly realizes that his new position is fraught with challenges that reflect the complexities of technological advancements and their impact on everyday life.
Readers will find a detailed account of the trials and tribulations faced by those in the information processing field, including managers, analysts, programmers, and users. The story emphasizes that, despite the rapid development of technology, it is ultimately the people involved who determine the outcomes of their endeavors. With 344 pages, this edition provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of technology and human experience within the contemporary landscape of information systems.
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The field of information processing experienced significant developments during the sixties, seventies, and eighties. From punch card unit record equipment to transistorized computers to desktop computers with enormous storage and processing capabilities, the lives of most people around the world have been impacted dramatically. Scarcely anything we do nowadays is not affected in some way by computers. Against this backdrop, Business Story tells the story of Dave Richards who begins a new job as director of information systems for the Department of the Environment, full of anticipation and enthusiasm, and discovers on his first day that he has entered a battle zone fraught with pitfalls and booby traps. Business Story is a story that will appeal to all those interested in the field of information processing, whether it be as a manager, an analyst, a programmer, or a user. In the end, it will be the people who shape the results and decide the day, not the technology, no matter how advanced. At least, let us hope so.
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