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Title: UW CS Colloq., Mr. Sekely on " Office Automation Functions on a Corporate ..."
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Posted: Tue Jan 18 10:05:10 1983
Received: Tue Jan 18 23:38:27 1983
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               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