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Pillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms
Gerard O'Regan
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Description for Pillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms
Hardcover. Num Pages: 260 pages, 124 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: KJZ; PDR; TBX; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 560.
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; ... Read more
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; ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Number of Pages
260
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319214634
SKU
V9783319214634
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99-15
About Gerard O'Regan
Dr. Gerard O'Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and software process improvement, mathematical approaches to software quality, and the history of computing. He is the author of such Springer titles as Giants of Computing, Mathematics in Computing, A Brief History of Computing, Introduction to Software Quality, Introduction to Software Process Improvement, and ... Read more
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