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Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) changed the computer industry forever. It challenged IBM, pioneered the minicomputer revolution, and became one of the world's most influential technology companies. But when the personal computer era arrived, the company that once saw the future couldn't recognize the next revolution.
In this video, we explore the complete rise and fall of DEC—from a small startup in a Massachusetts mill to a global computing powerhouse with over 120,000 employees, and ultimately to its dramatic decline. Discover how innovation, leadership, engineering culture, and one critical strategic mistake reshaped the history of computing.
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In this video, we explore the complete rise and fall of DEC—from a small startup in a Massachusetts mill to a global computing powerhouse with over 120,000 employees, and ultimately to its dramatic decline. Discover how innovation, leadership, engineering culture, and one critical strategic mistake reshaped the history of computing.
If you enjoy deep stories about technology, business history, and legendary companies, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.
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