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Basically, this means that it will then be possible to obtain information
instantly, without the use of punch cards, by means of a keyboard system
thus saving time and labour.
At the same time, it is also intended to computerise various activities
of the Public Works Department to ease the heavy workload in these sections.
Consultants will be engaged to make a comprehensive study of the
department's operational needs to determine specific fields which could benefit
from computerisation, The consultants will supplement the government's data
processing division.
It is envisaged that the first three priority applications would
be waterworks billing and associated statistical work, structural design
calculations, and land surveying calculations,
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