Computer Network Usage--Cost/Benefit Analysis - I.

Abstract

With the establishment of several computation- communication networks several questions arise as to the cost-effectiveness of a network for a particular user or potential user. Analysis is necessary to determine which software systems can be established and used on a network rather than on an internal machine of the user's organization. The timings of the transitions to the network must also be found. A methodology for cost-benefit analysis is presented. For multiple systems, an extended horizon, and restricted hardware resources an integer programming method is developed. Approximations for planning and stability are given. A numerical example is included. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0771439

Entities

People

  • Bennet P. Lientz

Organizations

  • University of Southern California

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Communication Networks
  • Computations
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Costs
  • Integer Programming
  • Networks
  • Transitions

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Operations Research
  • Systems Analysis and Design