A brief history of decision support systems (original) (raw)

The development of Decision Support Systems (DSS) has spanned over 35 years, beginning with model-oriented systems in the 1960s and evolving through theory advancements, financial planning systems, and Group DSS in the 1980s. The evolution includes the emergence of Executive Information Systems, OLAP, and Business Intelligence, leading to modern web-based DSS. This paper serves as a historical account that aims to document the contributions from various individuals and organizations in the DSS field, showcasing the diversity in development and application over time.