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AT&T Bell Laboratories

AT&T Bell Laboratories, commonly known as Bell Labs, is a research and development organization originally part of AT&T, the American telecommunications company. Founded in 1925, it has been pivotal in many technological advancements, including the invention of the transistor, discovery of information theory, and development of UNIX operating system. Bell Labs has a rich history of innovation, contributing significantly to electronics and telecommunications, and has produced several Nobel Prize-winning scientists. Today, it operates as part of Nokia and continues to focus on advancing technology and engineering.