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Technology Stocks : Year 2000 (Y2K) Embedded Systems & Infrastructure Problem -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: John Mansfield who wrote (479)	6/28/1998 12:27:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 618

'Is there one sector that particularly worries you? The thing that scares me the most is the problem of the so-called "embedded chips." They control the utility companies, the flow of gas, the distribution of electricity. There are literally millions of these embedded chips out there, especially in remote and rural areas, such as the Oklahoma Panhandle. ... oklahoman.com

To: John Mansfield who wrote (479)	6/28/1998 12:29:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Respond to of 618

'But the Year 2000 Problem is bigger than just computers. Many devices containing computer chips, ranging from elevators to building temperature control systems to medical equipment, also may be affected. Called "embedded systems," these computer chips must be checked to see whether they are sensitive to calendar dates. "We've identified about 25,000 pieces of equipment that may have the Year 2000 date issue," said Bill MacNally, computer systems vice president at Allina Health Systems in Minnetonka. "Each piece of equipment needs to be evaluated for impact -- whether it could affect someone's life." It's a big job, and he expects to spend about $50 million to check software, computers and devices that contain computer chips. ... webserv1.startribune.com

To: John Mansfield who wrote (479)	6/28/1998 4:01:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 618

Army: 'Year 2000 (Y2K) System Compliance Non-Information Technology (IT)-related systems This serves as a clearinghouse for information regarding various non-IT control systems that depend on computer clocks or date calculation in their operation. These include fire detection, HVAC, traffic controls, security and environmental control systems. This does not include personal computers, servers, mainframes and other IT-related systems. ACSIM Policy Message (22 September 1997) ACSIM Status Briefings AAR (31 March 1998) Compliance Certification Guidance (4 May 1998) Army Y2K Site TRADOC Risk Assessment Guidance FORSCOM Y2K Readiness Review US Government Gateway - Y2K Directories GSA Federal Supply Service Policy Memorandum GSA Y2K Products Facilities Infrastructure Assessment to VCSA (4 June 1998) Facilities Infrastructure -- Issues Brief to AMC Y2K Conference (4 June 1998) Y2K Action Plan -- Excerpt ACSIM Y2K Information Paper (26 May 1998) Year 2000 Compliant Non-IT Systems & Manufacturers This information is restricted to Department of Defense viewers hqda.army.mil