Digital This Week

This issue of Digital This Week (dated November 2, 1981) highlights several major updates from Digital Equipment Corporation:

• Technology & Products: The company announced the VT18X, a microprocessor option that transforms the VT100 terminal into a CP/M-based personal computer. Additionally, Digital introduced a new unified software "architecture" for VAX computers, featuring VAX-11 DBMS and VAX-11 DATATRIEVE to improve information management.
• Operations: There is an overview of Digital’s Far East manufacturing operations, specifically how they have integrated memory and test equipment production in Marlboro, Massachusetts.
• Corporate Policies & Initiatives: The issue emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and protecting company information. It also provides guidance on building evacuation procedures and announces energy-saving tips for employees.
• Employee Engagement & Services: The newsletter details upcoming December training courses, the "Great American Smoke-Out" health initiative, and news from various employee groups and programs.
• Community: The back page features a successful United Way fundraiser held by the Far East organization in Marlboro, where employees participated in a "Dunk the Functional Rep" event.

The document also includes a "Marketplace" classified section and brief news updates regarding IEEE meetings, stock purchase plans, and employee births.