Diebold, John, 1926-2005
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John Diebold began promoting the use of automated machines such as the computer in the 1950s. In his book, Automation (1952), he proposed and described how computers could improve day-to-day operations in business and government. In 1954, he founded the Diebold Group, a management and consulting firm that provided services to dozens of U.S. corporations and state and federal agencies. The company consulted on technological advances with AT&T, Boeing, Xerox, and I.B.M. Diebold sold the company to Daimler-Benz in 1991. He passed away in 2005.
From the description of John Diebold papers, 1960-1985 (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 227192793
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- Automation
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- Effect of automation on business enterprises
