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The Advent of Office Automation: Transforming Business Workflows in the 1980s

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A 1980s office with computers, copiers, and fax machines at work.

The 1980s are witnessing a technology-driven transformation in the way offices operate. As office automation (OA) technology gains momentum, businesses are increasingly adopting new tools—personal computers, electronic typewriters, copiers, and fax machines—to streamline workflows, reduce manual errors, and boost productivity. These innovations are not just changing daily operations but also redefining how organizations approach business process optimization.

The Office of Tomorrow: How Word Processing Automation is Revolutionizing Business Workflows (1982)

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Early 1980s office with electronic word processor, papers, and businesspeople

In the past decade, the American office has undergone rapid and dramatic change. Traditional typewriters and piles of paperwork are being phased out—replaced by the hum and glow of electronic word processors. These innovations are more than just technological novelties: they are fundamentally changing how businesses create, store, and manage information.