Executive Information Systems for Providing Next Generation Strategic Information: An Evaluation of EIS (Executive Information System) Software and Recommended Applicability within the FAA Computing Environment

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Abstract:

Commercially-available Executive Information System EIS software products are evaluated. Their performance is analyzed against criteria approved by the FAA. Criteria include functionality and ease of use, ease of design and development, hardware and software issues, and maintenance. Data transmission and mainframe storage options within the FAA are identified and evaluated. A recommendation for complete EIS implementation within the FAA is provided. Keywords Executive information system Multidimensional database Decision support system.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
MITECH INC WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0186

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
MT/01-89.A1, DOT/FAA/CT-89/8
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DTFA03-88-C-00064
Monitor Series:
89/8, DOT/FAA/CT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.3_Task and Monitor Resources; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*STRATEGIC ANALYSIS, *TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS, *INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *DECISION MAKING, DATA STORAGE SYSTEMS, COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, DATA BASES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
EIS(EXECUTIVE INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
Report Date:
1988 Jan 01