Digital This Week

This issue of Digital This Week, dated January 21, 1985, features company news and updates for Digital Equipment Corporation employees. Key highlights include:

• Corporate Philanthropy & Personnel: Digital partnered with other New England corporations to raise $75,000 for famine relief in Ethiopia through "Boston Christmas Message." Additionally, Doug Hammond was named Corporate Administrative Manager, and the company signed a $1.1 million contract with the NFL for communication systems.
• Employee Achievements: Several staff members were recognized, including Jan Rodil (Mountain Views newsletter contest winner), Dick Plutnicki (Quality manager), and Joe Zercoe (Corporate Sales Group). Employees also engaged in charitable efforts, such as donating funds to the Children’s Hospital and adopting a local family in need.
• Company Initiatives: Digital continued to promote its technological expertise through the "DECweek '85" customer event, a new network planning/design service, and various educational seminars for employees.
• Community Engagement: Digital supported community initiatives, including hosting scholarship recipients for a luncheon and offering employees free admission to the new Computer Museum.
• Operational Updates: The newsletter includes routine administrative information, such as educational opportunity listings, commuter vanpool routes, and various news briefs regarding company policies and upcoming events.