The optimists, on the other hand, believe the excess of technology equipment is simply a normal, if somewhat severe, build-up.

Each student is provided with the technology equipment and services as needed by the student.

It supports over 300 software systems and technology equipment the Sheriff's Office uses to function.

Also, whether public or private, universities are paying more for faculty salaries, library books, high technology equipment and student financial aid.

An acceleration in the write-off schedule, especially for technology equipment, could reduce federal revenue by $250 billion or more over the next decade.

The problem has shown up clearly in recent weeks among suppliers of technology equipment.

If the country is poised for another growth spurt, businesses should build new plants and buy more technology equipment.

Horticultural Training staff should be involved in the specification, evaluation and use of the educational technology equipment outlined below.

"A lot of people have a lot more technology equipment than they ever thought possible," she said.

One of the few sectors not suffering some strain is American industry, where output grew 2.2 percent last year, mostly in technology equipment.