Digital This Week

This document is a newsletter from Digital Equipment Corporation, titled "Digital This Week," dated October 25, 1982. It covers various company news and events, including:

• Canobie was icing on the cake: A report on Digital's 25th-anniversary celebration at Canobie Lake, featuring a large cake and attendance by employees and their families.
• VMCS, the manufacturer's building block: An explanation of Digital's Virtual Manufacturing Control System (VMCS), a cost-effective manufacturing resource planning system designed to improve productivity and manage materials efficiently.
• June '82 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Information on the closing date and purchase price determination for the June 1982 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• ESG Introduces VAX-11 DECOR: An announcement about a new graphics software package called VAX-11 DECOR, which aims to simplify the development of graphics-based software applications.
• Internal DECUS Symposium adopts new format: The fall 1982 DECUS Symposium will be rescheduled and presented in smaller segments at local Digital facilities.
• Marlboro has ESP: An update on the Marlboro Manufacturing's Employee Suggestion Program (ESP), highlighting its success in generating improvements and recognizing employees.
• LCG celebrates $1000th KL frame: The sale and shipment of the 1000th KL mainframe system to Parker Brothers.
• Name change for DEC Japan: DEC Japan will be renamed Nihon Digital Equipment Corporation as of November 1st.
• Scholarships for Advanced Studies Programs Announced: Information on scholarships available to Digital dependents for the Massachusetts Advanced Studies Program and the St. Paul's Advanced Studies Program.
• Offerings from Ed Services Seminars: A list of upcoming seminars on various topics, including software project management, computer security, Datatrieve-11, and networking.
• "Computer Corner": Information on the cost of driving to work and details about vanpooling and carpooling opportunities.
• DCU improves services through audio response phone system: An announcement about the Digital Credit Union's new audio response phone system for member access to services.
• Deadlines for "Digital This Week": A schedule of upcoming issue deadlines for submitting articles and photos.
• Parker Street halfway to United Way goal: An update on the fundraising efforts for the United Way campaign at Parker Street.

The newsletter also includes various classified ads from employees selling appliances, cars, furniture, and other items, as well as advertisements for rentals, roommates, and a marketplace section for various items.