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Public-sector computing

Vogel Computer Centre

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The Vogel Computer Centre grew from the Ministry of Works’ specialist computing section, established in 1966. By 1980 it provided engineering and scientific computing for public-sector work, including calculations where engineers needed to compare many route and terrain alternatives.

Sources · 1
  1. A. C. Shailes, “The impact of computers on the public sector” (1980), ITPNZ history
Sources and further reading · 1
  1. A. C. Shailes, “The impact of computers on the public sector” (1980), ITPNZ history

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