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Pillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms

by Gerard O'Regan

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Hardcover · 260 pages Springer International Publishing · 2015

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Pillars of Computing

This accessible compendium examines a collection of significant technology firms that have helped to shape the field of computing and its impact on society. Each company is introduced with a brief account of its history, followed by a concise account of its key contributions. The selection covers a diverse range of historical and contemporary organizations from pioneers of e-commerce to influential social media companies. Features: presents information on early computer manufacturers; reviews important mainframe and minicomputer companies; examines the contributions to the field of semiconductors made by certain companies; describes companies that have been active in developing home and personal computers; surveys notable research centers; discusses the impact of telecommunications companies and those involved in the area of enterprise software and business computing; considers the achievements of e-commerce companies; provides a review of social media companies.

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Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Author
Gerard O'Regan
Format
Hardcover
Published
Oct 8, 2015
ISBN-13
9783319214634
Pages
260
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