Digital This Week

This issue of Digital This Week, dated April 29, 1985, provides internal company news, personnel announcements, and information on upcoming events and educational opportunities for employees of Digital Equipment Corporation.

Key Highlights:

• Personnel & Corporate Updates: Ilene Jacobs and Bruce Ryan have been named Treasurer and Corporate Controller, respectively. Dick Fishburn has been appointed as Corporate Field Finance manager.
• Business & Partnerships: Digital has entered the Brazilian minicomputer market through a licensing agreement with Elebra Computadores and partnered with Stevens Institute of Technology to launch a $22-million campus-wide computing network.
• Employee Recognition & Support: Ken Olsen received the "Employer of the Year" award. The company continues to support programs for the disabled and has announced the 1985 National Merit Scholarship recipients for employees' dependents.
• Community & Wellness: Coverage includes employee involvement in the Boston Marathon, charity swimathons, and upcoming events like the 10th annual Digital Flea Market.
• Education & Training: The newsletter lists various technical seminars, management degree programs offered by Lesley College, and ongoing software training opportunities.
• Resources: The document concludes with a "Marketplace" section for employee classified ads and a "Commuter Corner" to assist with travel arrangements.