Needs for industrial computer standards: as satisfied by ISA's programs in this area

Abstract

Never before has the relevancy of institutions been questioned as critically as today. Many of us have now learned what should have always been evident; that the key to relevance is the satisfaction of needs. The computer industry, and those technical societies that support it, should view this new emphasis on service as an opportunity to stimulate its creative talents. The implication of the "future shock" concept requires that we must anticipate problems if we are ever to have enough time to solve them.