Title
ROLM corporation : competing with giants, lecture by Leo Chamberlain et al.Catalog Number
102695067Type
Moving imageDescription
From the abstract: " This roundtable discussion by the four founders of ROLM Corporation will cover its founding in 1969, the start of a rugged mini-computer business using Data General software, and the introduction of an all-digital, computer-controlled telephone system that successfully competed against the giant Bell System. ROLM was purchased by IBM in 1984. During its 15 years, ROLM made significant contributions to the Silicon Valley Community. In addition to inserting modern technology into an archaic telephone world, ROLM pioneered such employee innovations as the Great Place to Work philosophy, Extended Service Leave, and the hiring and promotion of women in management positions."Watch this lecture on CHM's YouTube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyTuxVQgw6c&list=UUHDr4RtxwA1KqKGwxgdK4Vg&index=5
Date
2004-05-19Credits
Chamberlain, Leo; Loewenstern, Walter; Maxfield, Robert R; Oshman, Ken; Richeson, GeneParticipants
| Chamberlain, Leo, Speaker |
| Loewenstern, Walter, Speaker |
| Maxfield, Robert, Speaker |
| Oshman, Ken, Speaker |
| Richeson, Gene, Speaker |
Publisher
Computer History MuseumPlace of Publication
Mountain View, CA, USFormat
Mini-DVCategory
LectureCollection Title
CHM Lecture CollectionLot Number
X4891.2009Related Records
| 102746597 | ROLM corporation : competing with giants, lecture by Leo Chamberlain et al. |