Varian Data Machines

Varian Data Machines
FormerlyDecision Control Inc.
Founded1967 (1967)
HeadquartersNewport Beach, California, United States
ProductsMinicomputers
ParentVarian Associates (1967–1977)
Sperry Corporation (1977–?)

Varian Data Machines was a division of Varian Associates which sold minicomputers. It entered the market in 1967 through acquisition of Decision Control Inc. (DCI) in Newport Beach, California.[1] It met stiff competition and was bought by Sperry Corporation in June 1977 who merged it into their Sperry UNIVAC division as the Sperry UNIVAC Minicomputer Operation.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Varian Acquires Computer Firm". May 16, 1967. Retrieved March 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Computer History Museum, Selling the Computer Revolution - Marketing Brochures in the Collection: Varian Data Machines
  3. ^ "Sperry Univac V77 Family Communications Capabilities" (PDF). BitSavers.org. DATAPRO RESEARCH CORPORATION. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Sperry Plans to Buy Varian Data Machines". The New York Times. 24 May 1977. Retrieved 28 May 2024.

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