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Studies the regional computing network established by Stanford University in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Impact of the network on the level of computer awareness among schools in the area; Benefits of regional computing networks; Quality and variety of services provided; Keys to the effectiveness of the network.

The article offers news briefs on issues related to the U.S. computer industry as of March 1972. University computer network directors have looked for new income or means to lower their costs to mitigate economic problems. Control Data Corp. and the National Cash Register Co. have agreed to cooperate in Control Data's plan to use computer standards to compete with International Business Machines (IBM).

The article reports on the results of the pilot run conducted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to its National Automated Accounting Research System in 1972. The AICPA information task force, systems task force and program monitored the operations of the automated research system. The task force found that many members have already used the system for live problems received from their various office. They also found that the training which they received on the system was sufficient and that the terminals being used for the pilot program are suitable. In addition, the task force found that the communication schedule worked well and no problems are anticipated and the system has renewed the interest of many individuals in research.