Presentation on

Electronic data
processing

Hitesh Khanna
 AGENDA

 INTRODUCTION
HISTORY
 When the first commercial computer,
the Lyons Electronic Office (LEO 1),
was developed in 1951 by the Joe
Lyons catering organization the only
method of inputting data onto the
computer was through the use of
punched tape or cards. These punch
cards had to be separately
manufactured before their input, and
the data itself was stored within the
computer on magnetic tape.
 At the time, individual organizations
were required to create their own
bespoke data processing software
and utilities as there was no industry
devoted to the mass production of
applications designed for general data
processing use.
Introduction
 Electronic Data Processing (EDP) can refer to
the use of automated methods to process commercial
data. Typically, this uses relatively simple, repetitive
activities to process large volumes of similar
information.

 For example: stock updates applied to an inventory,

banking transactions applied to account and customer
master files, booking and ticketing transactions to an
airline's reservation system, billing for utility services.
The Electronic Data Processing (EDP)
division provides computerized services for all
departments in the TRC. TRC departments have
direct access to the data with their personal
computers (PC). The EDP division is continuing
to give data management support including data
entry/verification to various studies undertaken
in
the Centre. Also, this division generates reports
and prepares pre-printed forms for field activity
and supply data tabulations for monitoring the
studies and publication of research work. Also,
helps in preparation of employees’ pay roll,
income-tax sheets, loan schedules and central
bills.
 Clearly, the process of processing
commercial data with computers was
both extremely time consuming and
prohibitively expensive. For example,
IBMs 7090 Data Processing Computer
cost $2.89million and required around
25 operating personnel for each 8-hour
shift.
 With the advent of the microprocessor
the field of electronic data processing
advanced in leaps and bounds. Freed
from the constraints of punch cards and
multiple trained operators it became
possible for data to be processed
electronically using simple, relatively
powerful desktop comput
 EDP in the Modern Era

 While the term EDP itself may be regarded by many as

quaint in today’s electronic world, the issues and problems
involved in electronic data processing are faced by
businesses large and small each and every day.
 Most businesses use computers, and the vast majority
engage in electronic data processing of some variety –
usually in processing data in order to provide goods and
services to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
 CONTD…..
 Most businesses retain a number of employees for the
express purpose of managing data – inputting raw
information to create valuable commercial assets.
 Being time intensive, electronic data processing can
present a major drain on the resources of an enterprise.
One of the main concerns of any enterprise, therefore, is
to enable efficient data resource management through the
implementation of sensible data management policies
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