SIGMETRICS (Panel Session)

Abstract

Selection and evaluation of computer systems and services is becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex. Algorithms for decision-making are being developed and refined. Hardware and software tools are being developed. Following brief presentations of the highlights of the papers, there will be a discussion of key questions including: “What's the difference between procuring systems and services?”, “How much advance work is required to get a pay-off?”,and “What tools are worth using?”