Oxford University Computing Services

[2] At the time when Oxford University Computing Services ceased to operate as an independent department, it offered facilities, training and advice to members of the university in all aspects of academic computing.

OUCS was responsible for the core networks reaching all departments and colleges of Oxford University.

At the time of the merger, the 5 technical groups were: Learning Technologies, Information and Support, Network Systems Management Services, Infrastructure Systems and Services Group, and Network and Telecommunications.

A lease on a house was obtained in 1957 and operation started in 1958, initially as the Computing Laboratory at 9 South Parks Road, a Victorian building, now demolished to make way for the Experimental Psychology and Zoology departments.

[3] In 1963, due to space problems, the staff and computers moved to 19 Parks Road, the old Engineering Building.