Control Data Corporation (CDC)

Control Data Corporation (CDC) was a pioneering American technology company founded in 1957, known for designing and manufacturing early supercomputers used for complex scientific and governmental calculations. It played a key role in advancing high-performance computing, enabling tasks like weather modeling and research simulations. CDC also expanded into data management and services. The company was a leader in computing innovation during its peak, contributing significantly to the development of computer technology and industry standards before evolving through acquisitions and restructuring in later years.