The chip of tomorrow in yesterday's machine: IBM flexes its technological muscle by retrofitting the PS-2
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IBM has demonstrated its technology muscle by creating the first upgrade board for its Model PS-2 70 A-21 that uses the Intel 80486 microprocessor. Intel's 80486, introduced earlier in 1989, delivers 10 times the performance of the previous 80386 generation. IBM's introduction dealt a blow to Compaq Computer, which had bested IBM frequently in introducing computers based on a new technology chip. Compaq suffered a loss in its stock value as a result of IBM's move. IBM's board is simply an upgrade to the PS-2 Model 70 A-21. It fits into the microcomputer's 80386 slot. IBM's upgrade kit sells for $4,000. The company has also reduced the price of the A-21 by $2,000, putting the 486-based system at the $13,000 mark, just above the most costly 80386 system.
Publication Name: Business Week
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0007-7135
Year: 1989
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The spreadsheet that nearly wore Lotus out: Release 3, the new 1-2-3 means the release from a nightmare
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Lotus Development Corp delivered the long-delayed version 3.0 of its 1-2-3 spreadsheet software amidst a marketing blitz. The shipment caps a three-year struggle to bring out the advanced software to take advantage of more powerful microprocessors. Version 3.0 contains three-dimensional graphic ability as well as the capability to draw data from other programs. The chaotic effort to deliver the product more than a year after its introduction, however, has forced Lotus through several reorganizations. Lotus has gone through 11 top executives and the sales organization has been entirely restructured. Lotus's moves have received high marks from Wall Street investors. Lotus stock has climbed 42 percent since Jan 1, 1989.
Publication Name: Business Week
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0007-7135
Year: 1989
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Jim Manzi is enrolled in niceness 101
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Lotus Development Corp's CEO Jim Manzi has been forced to improve his image and public demeanor. The controversial executive has frequently been charged with being arrogant and difficult in his relations with employees, the public and the press. Manzi has been getting an image overhaul through the efforts of a staff publicist. He has been portrayed as a sensitive, private person, who felt wounded during Lotus' troubled times in 1988. Manzi is making more public appearances and giving interviews to members of the press. Manzi even accepted a $550,000 pay cut. Lotus' fortunes are improving and Manzi is expected to reflect this improvement in his future public dealings.
Publication Name: Business Week
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0007-7135
Year: 1989
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