DEC

DEC, or Digital Equipment Corporation, was an influential American company founded in 1957 that specialized in developing computer systems and software. They were pioneers in creating mini-computers, which were smaller and more affordable than larger mainframes, making advanced computing accessible to businesses and institutions. DEC's innovations helped shape the computing industry, including influential work in networking and operating systems. The company was acquired by Compaq in 1998, which later became part of Hewlett-Packard. Today, DEC is remembered for its technology advancements and contributions to the evolution of modern computing infrastructure.