Digital This Week

This edition of the Digital Equipment Corporation newsletter from November 10, 1986, features several key company updates:

• Technology Announcements: The lead story details the launch of "Local Area VAXcluster" systems, which allow work groups to interconnect VAXstations and MicroVAX II systems over Ethernet to share files, applications, and hardware resources.
• Corporate Awards & Recognition: Digital was honored by the White House for its support of historically black colleges, and company president Ken Olsen was named "America’s most successful entrepreneur" by Fortune magazine. Additionally, Digital was named the official computer vendor for the NBA.
• Company News: The document provides updates on charitable efforts (El Salvador earthquake relief), employee benefits (stock purchase plans), and personnel appointments, including new leadership roles for Harvey Jones, Donna Blaney, and Jeff Lane.
• Training & Education: A comprehensive section lists upcoming educational seminars, software training schedules, and professional development programs available to employees.
• Internal Communications: The newsletter includes news briefs regarding office relocations, community involvement (such as the Great American Smokeout), and a classified "Marketplace" section for employees.