COMPUTER TERMINAL INSTALLATION PROBLEMS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP95-00972R000100160006-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 27, 2012
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: January 11, 1982
• Content Type: MEMO

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Computer Terminal Installation Problems
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11 JAN 1982
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director for Administration
FROM: John H. Stein
Deputy Director for Operations
SUBJECT: Computer Terminal Installation Problems
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1. As you probably know, this Directorate has been experi-
encing some particularly distressing problems concerning the
acquisition and installation of computer terminals. I am told
25X1 that there is currently a backlog of over DO requests out-
standing, some of which date back more than a year. Furthermore,
I understand that the Directorate of Operations is currently
slated to receive no computer terminals in FY 1982 in spite of the
25X1 fact that terminals are to be acquired and installed elsewhere
throughout Headquarters by the Office of Data Processing.
2. I am aware of some of the problems facing the DDA con-
cerning terminal installations and realize that you have a program
underway to obtain some relief. The dimensions of the problem are
becoming so staggering, however, that I fear they, combined with
the continuing new terminal demand, may outstrip your ability to
catch up anytime soon. If there is anything we in the DO can do
to help alleviate this problem, please let me know.
3. Regarding the problem of terminal allocations, I am,
quite frankly, sur ed to learn that the DO is not slated to
25X1 receive any of the terminals authorized in the FY 1982 ODP
budget. My staff informs me that in February 1980 we projected to
25X1 ODP a requirement for terminals during this period. While it
is understandable that ODP could not fully support a request for
25X1 81 terminals for the DO when it can purchase onlyfor the
entire Headquarters, it is dismaying that the DO 3C= Io receive
25X1 none of the Some proportionate distribution of the 66 across
all Directorates would seem to be a more equitable arrangement.
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