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office automation

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The integration of office information functions, including word processing, data processing, graphics, desktop publishing and e-mail.

The backbone of office automation is a LAN, which allows users to transmit data, mail and even voice across the network. All office functions, including dictation, typing, filing, copying, fax, Telex, microfilm and records management, telephone and telephone switchboard operations, fall into this category. Office automation was a popular term in the 1970s and 1980s as the desktop computer exploded onto the scene.

Office Automation
This drawing was made by the author in 1981 to depict an integrated terminal in the office of the future. All these functions are available on today's computers.

(application)office automation - The use of computers or related data processing technology to do routine clerical work such as writing, filing and distributing documents. The term was used before computers in offices were the norm (1960s?).


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