Pillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9783319370064)

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.

Author: Gerard O'Regan
ISBN-10: 3319370065
ISBN-13: 9783319370064
Publisher: Springer
Language: English
Published: 08/23/2016
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.59d