<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishMashirika matarajio kwamba mpya vifaa naau programu teknolojia kupunguza karatasi na kazi mzigo, hivyo kuruhusu upungufu mkubwa wa wafanyakazi.  <response>: The agencies expected that new hardware andor software technology would reduce paperwork and workload, thereby permitting sizable staff reductions. 