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| Author: | Petre, P. |
| Title: | AT & T's epic push in computers. ( *AT&T ) |
| Journal: | Fortune
1987 : MAY 25, VOL. 115:11, p. 36-39 |
| Index terms: | COMPANIES CORPORATE STRATEGY COMPUTERS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | A review of AT&T, the giant U.S. telephone firm. After losses running into billions, its computer division is now expected to expand its sales after investments in R&D. Drop in pre-tax profits. Commercialisation of Western Electric minicomputers, formerly used for telephone switching. Deal with Olivetti, the Italian maker of office equipment. Cutback of 24,000 employees. Third computer chief in four years. Electronic document software. Cardholder dialling computer-and-switching system, and entry into personal computer market. A graph gives AT&T's losses. |
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