Describe how a Corporate Computer Services Function can overcome some of the problems associated with distributed data processing.

What will be an ideal response?

The Corporate Computer Services Function may provide the following technical advice and expertise to distributed data processing units:
central testing of commercial software and hardware;
installation of new software;
trouble-shooting hardware and software problems;
technical training;
firm-wide standard setting for the systems area; and
performance evaluation of systems professionals.

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