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Big SIS is watching you.

The article presents information on societal information-technology systems (SIS). These are described as specialized computer networks designed to integrate and automate the management of public utilities such as transportation, power plants, and the water supply. Problems which could arise due to...

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Published in:Economist pp. 126 - 127
Main Author: Siegele, Ludwig
Format: Article
Published: Economist Newspaper Limited 11/21/2009 World in 2010 Supplement
Subjects:
Public utilities
Cybernetics
Computer networks
Computer hacking
Technological innovations
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article presents information on societal information-technology systems (SIS). These are described as specialized computer networks designed to integrate and automate the management of public utilities such as transportation, power plants, and the water supply. Problems which could arise due to cybernetic malfunctions or hacking are noted.