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             "Parallel Processing in Information Systems"
                                  by 
                            John Van Zandt

A new book on parallel processing has just been published by John Wiley and
Sons. Corporate information systems will soon undergo dramatic changes due to
the impact of recent developments in parallel processing technology. Key
industry analysts now predict that by the end of this decade the majority of
computers, from the PC to the high-end database server will be multiprocessors
and parallel processors. Over the next five years, it is critical that
computer professionals understand this revolutionary technology so that their
companies can attain the competitive edge in information technology.

Written by an expert in the field, this valuable guide provides you with 
the essential facts of parallel computing as applied to MIS systems.
"Parallel Processing in Information Systems":

   - Examines the growth of parallel processors from early forms to current
     and future generations

   - Shows how parallel processors can solve a wide range of business problems
     giving companies a significant competitive advantage

   - Discusses potential applications enabled by parallel processors

   - Includes examples taken from scientific modeling, databases and on-line
     transaction processing, general purpose time-sharing support, and
     information servers on a network

   - Discusses the two main approaches for writing parallel programs

   - Provides a step-by-step approach for a company on how to get started in
     using parallel processing

This important work is a must read for information systems managers, systems
analysts, MIS strategic planners, and every computer professional who would
like to keep pace with this remarkable, revolutionary technology.

John Van Zandt is the 21st Century Computer Architect for Computer Sciences
Corporation working with the Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation Systems
Division of NASA.  He has been the Director of Future Systems at Sequent 
Computer Systems, one of the pioneering companies in parallel processing. 
Prior to that he was the Engineering Manager at Intel Scientific Computers, 
another leader in parallel processing.

Van Zandt/Parallel Processing in Information Systems, ISBN: 0-471-54822-7.

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