Hollerith’s concept dominated data processing until when?
1960s
1980s
Early 2000s
Nearly a century
Answer
Hollerith's concept indeed reigned supreme in the realm of data processing for almost a century, spanning from its introduction in the late 19th century until the advent of electronic computers in the mid-20th century. This pioneering system, characterized by punched cards and electromechanical tabulation machines, revolutionized data handling and analysis, enabling efficient processing of vast amounts of information in both the government and commercial sectors.
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