Digital Newsletter

This June 1969 issue of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) newsletter highlights the company’s recent technological advancements, corporate news, and industry applications.

Key highlights include:

• Corporate News: W. Brewster Kopp has been named Vice President of Finance and Administration. The company also announced a three-for-one stock split following strong financial growth.
• Product Debuts and Updates: DEC introduced the PDP-12 and showcased the PDP-15 at the Spring Joint Computer Conference (SJCC). New developments include the addition of COBOL for the PDP-10, the release of new K Series industrial modules, and the delivery of the 1,000th PDP-8/I computer.
• Industry Applications: The newsletter features various case studies of how DEC computers are being utilized, including industrial process control (Yokogawa), logistics management (Chase Brass & Copper Company), medical and biomedical research, and educational programs at universities and community colleges.
• Other Developments: Updates on the Quickpoint-8 software package, the 680/I communications system, and the "Computer Lab" educational product, which has surpassed 1,000 units sold.