Digital This Week

This document is a newsletter from Digital Equipment Corporation, dated May 17, 1982. It covers several topics including:

• Organizational Changes in Engineering: The Engineering organization is being restructured into four product groups to improve efficiency and accountability. This includes new roles for Gordon Bell and Jack Smith, and details about the responsibilities of the Technology, Terminals and Small Systems, Storage Systems, Systems and Communications, and Technical Direction and Research groups.
• Promotion of Bob Stewart: Bob Stewart has been promoted to Senior Consulting Engineer in Central Engineering. The article highlights his significant technical contributions to PDP-11 and VAX development programs, including the PDP-11/70 and VAX-11/780.
• Personal Computing Seminars: Digital is launching a series of professional seminars on personal computing for customers and employees, aimed at exploring the potential, capabilities, and applications of personal systems.
• Revised Open Door Policy: The company's Open Door Policy, which encourages upward communication, has been revised to clarify responsibilities for both employees and managers.
• Components Technology Lab Relocation: The Analytical Services of the Component Technology Laboratory has moved to new, larger quarters in Northboro, MA.
• HMO Enrollment Period: The annual enrollment period for choosing a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) from the John Hancock Plan will begin on June 1.
• Employee Certifications: James Chiafery and Eric Backerman have earned the Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA).
• DIS Announces EPS User Training: Two training sessions for the EPS financial modeling tool are announced.
• VLSI Short Course Sequel: An advanced course on MOS integrated circuit design is being offered.
• Preventive Care in May: Digital facilities are offering blood pressure screenings and presentations on hypertension.
• Shuttle Van Schedules: Several pages are dedicated to detailed shuttle van schedules between various Digital locations in the New England area.
• Marketplace: A section for classified ads from Digital employees, including rentals, roommates, cars, sporting goods, and miscellaneous items.
• News Briefs: Short announcements covering deadlines for DTW, Employee Stock Purchase Plan reminders, bowling league dates, a new site in Westboro, an updated Engineering Orientation Manual, GMAT deadlines, and information about the Stow facility utilizing the Parker Street travel department.
• Employee Activities: Announcements for upcoming summer events such as a flea market, a world's fair tour, a concert, a sunset cruise, and a trip to the Longwood US Pro Tennis Championships.
• Ticket Sales: Information on purchasing tickets for the 1982 World's Fair Tour, Marlboro Golf Classic, and The Classic Escape Weekend.