RISC: Evaluation and Selection

Abstract

Assessing RISC (reduced instruction set computing) technology can be a challenging task for IS managers. The claims of RISC advocates and the technical language used to describe RISC's advantages as well as the unproven records of many of its suppliers can be confusing. This article explains RISC technology, describes the leading vendors and products in the emerging RISC markets, and provides guidelines for determining whether RISC is appropriate for particular departments.

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Efrem G. Mallach

Efrem G. Mallach is an associate professor in the department of information systems at the University of Lowell and an independent consultant to user and vendor executives in Lowell MA.