{"product_id":"9783319370064","title":"Pillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePillars of Computing: A Compendium of Select, Pivotal Technology Firms\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eO'Regan, Gerard\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis accessible compendium examines a collection of significant technology firms that have helped to shape the field of computing and its impact on society. Each company is introduced with a brief account of its history, followed by a concise account of its key contributions. The selection covers a diverse range of historical and contemporary organizations from pioneers of e-commerce to influential social media companies. Features: presents information on early computer manufacturers; reviews important mainframe and minicomputer companies; examines the contributions to the field of semiconductors made by certain companies; describes companies that have been active in developing home and personal computers; surveys notable research centers; discusses the impact of telecommunications companies and those involved in the area of enterprise software and business computing; considers the achievements of e-commerce companies; provides a review of social media companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2016-08-23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319370064\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-21464-1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 260\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45588508049548,"sku":"9783319370064","price":34.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319370064.jpg?v=1776772567","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319370064","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}