Digital This Week

This issue of Digital This Week, dated April 6, 1987, highlights major corporate announcements, internal news, and upcoming employee resources for Digital Equipment Corporation.

Key Highlights:

• Manufacturing Integration: Digital launched a new family of factory systems and services based on the VAX architecture, aimed at integrating corporate systems with manufacturing environments.
• Corporate Awards: The company received the inaugural "Award for Corporate Social Responsibility and Achievement" from the Social Investment Forum. Additionally, the High Performance Systems group and the Returns Disposition Center were recognized for excellence in their respective fields.
• Personnel Updates: Several key appointments were made, including Rose Ann Giordano as Corporate Officer in charge of DECUS, and John Doherty as manager of Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Employee Initiatives: The newsletter details upcoming internal events, including the DECUS spring symposium, a "College Day," and various educational opportunities ranging from technical seminars to office application training.
• Services & Marketplace: The issue covers the expansion of third-party marketing agreements to include VAX-integrated publishing solutions and introduces "DECmove," a service for relocating customer equipment. A "Marketplace" section for employee classified advertisements and a comprehensive listing of upcoming regional seminars are also provided.