最近的软件开发提供了集成信息系统和网络管理功能的工具。这些是高度互补的应用程序，可以协同工作。本文全面回顾了当前和新兴的计算机技术在有效管理配水系统活动中的应用，并对其具体需求、应用、优势和局限性进行了观察。此外，还讨论了将通用网络分析软件与驻留在各种平台上的数据源集成的创新程序，并给出了结论。该方法基于开放系统架构设计，采用了面向对象的多层次集成方法。研究结果对任何试图提高其配电系统运行、性能和成本节约的水务公司都是有用的。

Recent software developments are providing the tools to integrate information systems and network management functions. These are highly complementary applications that can operate synergistically. This paper presents a comprehensive state of the art review of current and emerging computer technologies for use in the effective management of water distribution system activities and offers observations on their specific needs, applications, benefits, and limitations. In addition, an innovative procedure for integrating common network analysis software with data sources residing on a variety of platforms is discussed and conclusions are stated. The method is predicted on the open system architecture design and embraces a multi-level object orientated integrations approach. The results should prove useful to any water utility attempting to enhance their distribution system operation, performance and improved cost savings.