IBM Acquires Rolm Corp.- Introduces New Computers, OA Software Library

Article Abstract:

Moving into the telecommunications market, IBM has acquired Rolm Corp., a manufacturer of private branch exchange (PBX) equipment. The two are presently developing several products, including an IBM PC incorporating a telephone. IBM has also added a library of office automation software with applications including word processing, electronic mail and calendar. An enhanced version of the IBM PC AT, a high-end microcomputer, and a low-end mainframe computer have also been added, filling previous gaps in the existing product line. In addition, thirty-one business programs in two integrated packages have been released for the IBM PC.

Business, Product information, International Business Machines Corp., Suites (Software), Email, Product development, Mainframe computers, Word processing, E-Mail, New Product, Microcomputer, Mainframe Computer, PBX, Integrated Software, Acquisition, Rolm Corp.

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'Heavy Metal' Software

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Schiavone-Bonomo Corp., a metals processing and trading company, has automated its information system and accounting functions. On -line data and custom reports are printed which have increased productivity. Metals inventories are computerized in a complex system as well.

Accounting, Inventory control, Information systems, Applications, Metal Industries, VS80, Schiavone-Bonomo

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