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Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1991
The report of these two hearings on high definition information systems begins by noting that they are digital, and that they are likely to handle computing, telecommunications, home security, computer imaging, storage, fiber optics networks, multi-dimensional libraries, and many other local, national, and international systems. (It is noted that…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Science, Computer System Design, Digital Computers
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1994
This hearing explores how the High Performance Computing and Communications Program (HPCC) relates to the technology needs of industry. Testimony and prepared statements from the following witnesses on future effects of computing and networking technologies on their companies are included: (1) F. Brett Berlin, president, Brett Berlin Associates,…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Federal Legislation, Futures (of Society)
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. – 1993
The objectives of this Congressional hearing on high definition information systems were: (1) to receive testimony on standards for systems that permit interoperability between the computer, communications, and broadcasting industries; (2) to examine the implications of the Grand Alliance, an agreement by high definition television (HDTV)…
Descriptors: Broadcast Industry, Competition, Computer Networks, Computer System Design

General Accounting Office, Washington, DC. Accounting and Information Management Div. – 1994
The House Armed Services Committee asked the GAO (General Accounting Office) to examine the HPCC (High Performance Computing and Communications) program in terms of: (1) the effectiveness of the program's management structure in setting goals and measuring progress, and (2) how extensively private industry has been involved in the planning and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Federal Government, Futures (of Society)
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. – 1990
This committee report is intended to accompany S. 1067, a bill designed to provide for a coordinated federal research program in high-performance computing (HPC). The primary objective of the legislation is given as the acceleration of research, development, and application of the most advanced computing technology in research, education, and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design