Digital Equipment Corporation achieved sales of over $14 billion, reached the Fortune 50, and was second only to IBM as a computer manufacturer. Though responsible for the invention of speech recognition, the minicomputer, and local area networking, DEC ultimately failed as a business. This fascinating modern Greek tragedy shows how DEC's unique corporate culture contributed both to its early successes and ultimate downfall.
Digital Equipment Corporation achieved sales of over $14 billion, reached the Fortune 50, and was second only to IBM as a computer manufacturer. Though responsible for the invention of speech recognition, the minicomputer, and local area networking, DEC ultimately failed as a business. This fascinating modern Greek tragedy shows how DEC's unique corporate culture contributed both to its early successes and ultimate downfall.