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The Computer Journal 1981 24(1):71-77; doi:10.1093/comjnl/24.1.71
© 1981 by British Computer Society
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Computer network usage control through peak load pricing

K. Ewusi-Mensah *

IBM, Los Angeles Scientific Center, 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, USA

The problem of peak load in computer networks and computer centres is discussed. A model is presented which deals specifically with private commercial centres whose main objective is one of profit maximisation under budget and capacity constraints. Kuhn-Tucker conditions are used to determine what each centre's price structure should be under peak load. Three solution possibilities representing different stages of computer centre operation are presented. Problems of data collection and implementation of the results are addressed.

Received February 1979. revised August 1980.

* IBM, Los Angeles Scientific Center, 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, Calif.90045, USA


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