Computerized Collection

New York Stock Exchange trading, 1980s C016 / 2381
New York Stock Exchange trading. Banners and computer workstations on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

A Computer Generated Background

Tote Machines
1929: Inside the tote room at Ascot race course showing the tote machines. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Dairy farming, control panel for Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour, Lancashire, England, April

Mercedes-Benz computerized electric car seat

Aalsmeer Flower Auction C016 / 5810
Aalsmeer Flower Auction. Commercial bidders competing at auction to buy flowers for the horticultural trade. This auction, in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands, is the worlds largest flower auction

Mobile watering system C016 / 2820
Computerized Mobile Watering System at sunrise Photographed in Israel, Negev, Kibbutz Dorot

Cash machine maintenance C013 / 9484
Cash machine maintenance. Engineer fixing a cash-dispensing machine. This automated device dispenses cash to customers who use a bank card

Sheep farming, woman reading electronic ear tags in sheep flock at market, Holmfirth Livestock Market, Yorkshire, England, october

Bacterial computing, conceptual artwork

Computerised milking of cow
milkproduction with computer-driven in a new-built cow-shed farm Aspa, district Närke

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In the 1980s, computerized systems revolutionized various industries worldwide. From New York Stock Exchange trading to dairy farming control panels, technology was rapidly advancing. The C016 / 2381 computer-generated background became a symbol of this era's progress. One notable advancement was seen in the Mercedes-Benz computerized electric car seat. This innovation provided unparalleled comfort and convenience for drivers on their journeys. Meanwhile, at the Aalsmeer Flower Auction (C016 / 5810), computers streamlined the process of buying and selling flowers, making it more efficient than ever before. In agriculture, technology played a crucial role as well. The Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour's control panel in Lancashire allowed dairy farmers to manage their operations with precision and ease. Similarly, electronic ear tags were used by sheep farmers at Holmfirth Livestock Market in Yorkshire to track individual animals' information effortlessly. Beyond traditional industries, technology even found its way into unconventional realms like bacterial computing. Conceptual artwork showcased how bacteria could be harnessed for computational purposes—an intriguing intersection between biology and technology. But it wasn't just large-scale applications that benefited from computerization; everyday tasks also saw improvements. Cash machine maintenance (C013 / 9484) ensured reliable access to funds while mobile watering systems (C016 / 2820) made irrigation more efficient for agricultural fields across the globe. The world had truly entered an era where computers were transforming every aspect of life—whether it be financial markets or flower auctions; farming or art installations—computerized systems were shaping our present and paving the way for an exciting future ahead.