The ability to adapt rapidly to change becomes just as important in this type of environment as capacity planning, as planning cannot always accommodate significant and unexpected developments in new technology. The demand for electronic information appears to be having a slight influence on reducing the demand for printed material through Repro Graphics. It is projected that this effect may become more dramatic once the network becomes ubiquitous enough to serve as a primary means for information dissemination. In summary, the demand for information technology has exploded. The shock waves from this explosion will continue for some time.
Technology is integral to the environment that is emerging.
Current capacity planning methodologies, existing funding models and allocation formulas will prove inadequate to deal with the technology needs of the campus. These issues will have to be dealt with over the next few years if the campus is to make efficient and effective use of its available resources.