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The article focuses on recent developments in the field of information technology. Hebrew University in Jerusalem has decided to install a Control Data 6400 Computer System in July 1968 for use in teaching, administrative planning, and a variety of scientific research applications. Hebrew University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students, and its schools of medicine, law, and the humanities are well known. The computer system, to be installed in the University's Computer Department, will include a Control Data 6638 Disk File, 604 Magnetic Tape Transports, and a Control Data 512 High-Speed Line Printer. A new technique which could provide instant and unique identification of human tissue types and microbes with little or no laboratory preparation is now under development at Optics Technology Inc., California. The identification methods now in use require hours and sometimes days before positive results can be obtained. The new technique employs a laser light source and a small digital computer to accomplish the same result in minutes, saving both valuable diagnostic time and the extensive laboratory facilities required.

In many recent computer system designs, hardware facilities have been provided for easing the problems of storage allocation. A method of characterizing dynamic storage allocation systems—according to the functional capabilities provided and the underlying techniques used—is presented. The basic purpose of the paper is to provide o useful perspective from which the utility of various hardware facilities may be assessed. A brief survey of storage allocation facilities in several representative computer systems is included as an appendix. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the role of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the development of the computer industry in the country. It is stated that the FCC is paying special attention to the development of various communication carrier facilities as they are the source of imparting computer knowledge on a massive scale. The FCC will also introduce amendments in the Communication Act. Surveys and inquiries will also be conducted by the FCC to get feedback on the computer industry and implement various measures.

The article focuses on recent developments in the field of computer science and information technology. The Association for Computing Machinery Ombudsman program, first initiated early in 1971, is continuing with new emphasis on structure and plans. In May 1972, an ad hoc Ombudsman Committee was created to provide volunteer policy guidance. Presently the Committee is dealing with a number of issues. Foremost are the formulation of program goals and objectives, and a more specific definition of the committee's responsibility, as well as selected tasks deemed important to local ombudsman activity. The Fourth Symposium on Operating Systems Principles drew nearly 200 attendees from academia and industry. Sponsored by the Special Interest Group on Operating Systems, this meeting marked the first time the group has held one of its symposia at an industrial location. The Special Interest Group on Symbolic and Algebraic Manipulation has announced that its lectureship program will be continued for a second year. The program was initiated in 1972 to provide seminar chairmen in departments of computer science, mathematics and physics with information about potential speakers and topics in the field of symbolic and algebraic manipulation of particular interest to their departments.

The article presents several news briefs related to Information Technology industry. The Bunker-Ramo Corporation and Aniphenol Corporation announced that they have signed definitive agreements to combine the business of the two companies. The combined business will operate under the name Bunker-Ramo, with the various divisions of Amphenol and Bunker-Ramo operating under their respective names and present management. General Electric Company announced a new operating organization, the International Information Services Department, devoted to stimulating development of online computer time-sharing service businesses throughout the world. The new division will be headed by Paul R. Leadley, former general manager of the GE Information Service Department. Ampex Corporation has formed a new operating entity, the Videofile Information Systems Division, to handle the company's activity in information storage and retrieval. Randolph Computer Corporation and United Data Processing Services reached an agreement under which Randolph Data Services, Inc., a newly formed subsidiary of Randolph, will acquire the assets and business of United Data Processing Services.

The article presents a calendar of events about the computer industry. The "1967 Spring Joint Committee Conference," which will be held on April 18-20, 1967 in Atlantic City, New Jersey invites papers to be presented during the conference. The American Documentation Institute will hold a convention on October 3-7, 1967 in Santa Monica, California. The International Federation of Information Processing Societies will hold its "1968 Congress" on August 5-10, 1968 in Edinburgh, Scotland.