What to look for in distributed (source) data processing
W. Harry Vickers · 1977
Non-traditional concepts about distributed data processing can change your way of thinking and planning for a system. In this paper, it is suggested that the term source data processing is more descriptive of what this subject is all about. It tells everyone immediately where the processing is taking place---at the source of the data, not at some arbitrary place widely dispersed from the central processor. It presents some guidelines for integrating this technique into existing systems and strongly recommends the need to insist on simplicity of design so that everyone can take full advantage of this management tool. Cautioning against limiting one's scope to only the COBOL world, it encourages readers to take a look at the newer software systems and to keep an open mind relative to technology.