| Author | Survey of resources for computer applications in Sri Lanka |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. CA-80-6 |
| Subject(s) | Electronic data processing--Sri Lanka
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This survey covers the resources for computer applications in
Sri Lanka. It includes the computer hardware, software, usage, personnel, organizations, and training facilities available in
Sri Lanka. The survey was based on primary data collected by personal interview and secondary data from various sources. There are currently 33 computers, with the largest main memory being 128 K bytes. A rapid growth is seen in computer
installations, with a marked shift towards small business
computers. Most, if not all applications software is sequential record file based and not DBMS based. The usage of the general purpose computers are mainly in accounts, insurance, payroll, and statistics.
Application software packages of topical interest with a high level of integration are being developed locally by hardware vendors. There is shortage of experienced and trained computer personnel. A significant proportion of the
computers are in the private sector. Computer education and
training facilities are very minimal. Most of the computers are concentrated in the Colombo (capital) District. IBM has a
significant portion of the market, with WANG showing remarkable
growth for a new computer vendor in Sri Lanka. ICL is the other major vendor. High proportion of the computers are on outright sale. The indications are that growth of computers would continue.
Recommendations are made for the consolidation and further
utilization of computers in Sri Lanka. The most significant
include the establishment of a Computer Applications Authority, District Computer Centers, planned computer education programs including a first degree in computer software engineering and the use of television for computer courses. The need for the
President's 'imprimatur' for computer usage is mentioned. |
| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology |
| Department | Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DICT) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Computer Application (CA) |
| Chairperson(s) | Balasubramaniam, N.V.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Kearns, James A. ; Gupta, Gopal K. |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Belgium |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1980 |