Unisys Equipment, 1986-1996
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In 1986, the Burroughs and Sperry corporations merged to create Unisys. It was one of the largest mergers in the computer and information technology industry. Both companies had a long lineage of developing cutting-edge computing technology. Burroughs started in the late 1800s producing calculating machines, and Sperry formed in the early 1900s making navigation equipment and later built UNIVAC computers.
In 1986, the Burroughs and Sperry corporations merged to create Unisys. It was one of the largest mergers in the computer and information technology industry. Both companies had a long lineage of developing cutting-edge computing technology. Burroughs started in the late 1800s producing calculating machines, and Sperry formed in the early 1900s making navigation equipment and later built UNIVAC computers.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
1986-1996
Subject Date
1986-1996
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2017.94.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Burroughs, Inc.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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