Digital This Week

This document is a newsletter from Digital Equipment Corporation, dated July 19, 1982. It covers various topics related to the company and its employees.

Key articles and announcements include:

• Corporate Group works at good customer relations: This article details the function of the Corporate Customer Assistance group, which was formed to help customers with inquiries and issues. It also provides guidance to all employees on how to handle customer calls effectively.
• Acton exhibits their art appreciation: This piece highlights an "Art Appreciation Day" held by employees in Acton, where they shared personal art collections.
• Computer vendors support ECMA/ISO standards: This announcement discusses a significant step towards open systems interconnection with various companies supporting local area network standards, including Digital.
• Your chance to win a DECmate!: This section describes a promotional program where employees can win a DECmate by referring prospective customers.
• New multiuser MICRO/PDP-11 system features low cost, small size: This article introduces a new, compact, and cost-effective microcomputer system from Digital.
• Digital introduces 'MICRO/J-11': This announces the development of a powerful 16/32-bit microprocessor designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers.
• Benefits Q & A: This section answers a question about naming a beneficiary for insurance.
• Stow opens doors to community: This mentions an open house held at a new Digital facility in Stow for local residents.
• Digital underwrites "Evening at Pops" for second year: This article highlights Digital's continued sponsorship of the public television series.
• Employees can now review and update their records: This announces a program for employees to review and update their personal information in the Personnel Master File.
• Stan Olsen resigns as vice president: This reports the resignation of Stan Olsen, a co-founder of the company.
• UMASS announces video program for fall: This informs employees about master's degree programs offered by UMass via videotape.
• New planning workshops offered: This announces two workshops on planning tools and PERTEX.
• Clark University opens fall registration: This provides information on fall registration for management programs at Clark University, which is accessible to Digital employees.
• Offerings from Ed: This section lists various educational seminars and courses available to employees, including those on VAX/VMS, Datatrieve-11, and word processing.
• ADE conversion program available: This informs users of ADE V1.0 about the availability of a conversion program to ADE V2.0.
• Know your ABCs: This promotes courses designed to help non-technical professionals communicate more effectively about computers.
• DECmate service: Total system support now available to internal users: This announces a comprehensive support program for DECmate hardware and software.
• The Marketplace: This section contains classified ads from employees for various items, including appliances, cars, and rentals.
• Commuter Corner and Vanpools: This provides information on commuter transportation services and routes.
• News Briefs: This section includes announcements on DTW deadlines, gallery talks at the Computer Museum, an open house at Northboro, traffic safety at the Parker Street complex, and changes to Minuteman Travel's phone number.
• Corporate Contributions programs highlighted: This issue focuses on employee purchases of Digital equipment.
• Hockey league plans next season: This announces a meeting to organize the upcoming hockey season.
• Ticket Sales: This lists various ticket sales and packages, including cinema tickets, a sunset cruise, and resort packages.