DEC - Digital Equipment Corporation

Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) was a pioneering American computer company, prominent from the 1960s through the 1990s, known primarily for its minicomputers (like the PDP and VAX series) and later Unix workstations. While a major force in computing, DEC's architectural philosophy and product lines were largely distinct from Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) was a pioneering American computer company, historically significant for its minicomputers, particularly the PDP series and VAX systems running the VMS operating system. While a major player in the broader computing industry, DEC's hardware and software architectures were distinct from and generally operated independently of IBM's mainframe ecosystem (z/OS, MVS).