Name/Title
1952/1 Fortune- "Office Robots" (7/2025)Description
The "Office Robots" article, published in the January 1952 issue of Fortune magazine, provides an early look at the emerging role of computers in business environments, focusing on the state of computing technology at the time. It highlights the competition between industry giants Remington Rand (Rem Rand) and IBM, who were developing large-scale computers, referred to as "big iron," to address complex business problems. The article explores the general-purpose nature of these early computers, such as the Univac, which were beginning to gain acceptance in business and government settings for their ability to automate tasks. Notably, the piece does not mention programming or software—a term not yet coined at the time—but emphasizes the machines' potential to transform office work by handling data processing and calculations efficiently. It captures a pivotal moment in the history of computing, illustrating the excitement and potential of these "office robots" as tools for modernizing business operations.Acquisition
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EBayDate
Jul 2025
