Computer History: IBM Film 1989 Systems Integration Division (automation airports traffic control)

IBM Automation: An original IBM Film describing their SYSTEMS INTEGRATION DIVISION ("SID") of 1989; automation solutions for business, military, police departments, airports and more. Good discussion of Systems Integration and creating business solutions, including IBM's solutions for modernizing the Air Traffic Control System. A professional documentary special, color, 18 mins. Uploaded for educational purposes and historical comment only. A good quality, informative film made for IBM. - (Rescued and restored from a 30 year old VHS, by CHAP.)

Topics Index:
01:00
United Services Automobile Association “USAA” (Imaging solution)

02:35
USAF Talon II aircraft avionics

04:00
State and Local Government: Baltimore Police Department, (IBM System 88 Dispatch and Records Management System)

05:58
U.S. Navy, “Busy One” Combat Control System for submarines.

07:32
Dun & Bradstreet, automated consumer coupon processing system.

10:19
Development of half-micron chips under the US Department of Defense Very High Speed Integrated Circuit program (1988) VHSIC; and CSP (Common Signal Processor)

13:28
Ford Motor Company, Automated Logistics and Production System “ALPS” in Austin.

15:30
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Automated Air Traffic Control

17:02
Closing narration, Launch of Shuttle Discovery.
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