DCI's 40 Years of Data/Core Processing: The Past, The Present and The Future.What: In 1968, the most advanced core processing technology required hand-written programming code, and key punched A key punch is a device for entering data into punched cards by precisely punching holes at locations designated by the keys struck by the operator. Early keypunches were manual devices. cards fed to huge "big iron" computers that held less memory than a wristwatch today. One simple deposit program could easily require a stack of 5,000 punch cards, which took a considerable amount of time to load and run. In four short decades, there has been a tremendous change in the size of core processing technology capabilities and equipment. Today, more advanced core processors have exchanged behemoth behemoth (bē`hĭmŏth, bĭhē`–) [Heb.,=plural of beast], large, fanciful primeval monster, like Leviathan, evoking the hippopotamus mentioned in the Book of Job. mainframe computers for client/server PCs that can process more files and information in a matter of seconds than ever thought possible 40 years ago. How much has the core processing and banking industry evolved? Will it continue to evolve at the same rate as the past 40 years? What should bankers expect from core processors today? What can bankers expect from data processors tomorrow? Who: Mel MacKay is vice president of Application Development and Customer Support for Hutchinson, Kan.-based DCI (Display Control Interface) An Intel/Microsoft programming interface for full-motion video and games in Windows. It allowed applications to take advantage of video accelerator features built into the display adapter. , Inc., a provider of full-service bank technology and processing solutions to the financial industry. For more than 38 years, MacKay has personally witnessed the evolution of core processing from punch cards to the Internet, from operations to research and development. When: MacKay is available to provide commentary immediately Contact: To speak with MacKay, please contact: Elizabeth Salter salt·er n. 1. One that manufactures or sells salt. 2. One that treats meat, fish, or other foods with salt. Noun 1. at 678.781.7224 Rachel Melendez at 678.781.7226 For more information about DCI, visit Booth #518 at the ABA Aba (ä`bä), city (1991 est. pop. 264,000), SE Nigeria. It is an important regional market, a road and rail hub, and a manufacturing center for cement, textiles, pharmaceuticals, processed palm oil, shoes, plastics, soap, and beer. National Conference for Community Bankers, Hollywood, Fla. About DCI Founded by bankers in 1963, Hutchison, Kan.-based DCI is a privately-held provider of full-service bank technology and processing solutions to the financial industry nationwide. DCI's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , iCore, is a scalable, Windows(R)-based core processing system for complete bank management, built around a single relational source of account information, transaction integration and automation. Key features include integrated document imaging and reporting systems, Internet banking, Check 21 imaging, ATM/card processing and balancing, teller automation, BSA 1. BSA - Business Software Alliance. 2. BSA - Bidouilleurs Sans Argent. compliance, ID verification, Web-based statements and fraud prevention, IT management, networking and data security. For more information about DCI and its products, visit www.datacenterinc.com. |
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