TOKYO--(Business Wire)--
OKI Electric Industry (TOKYO:6703), OKI Printing Solutions and Kyoto Computer
Gakuin (KCG) today announced they have received "Information Processing
Technology Heritage" certification from Information Processing Society of Japan
(IPSJ) for two products. The two models thus recognized are: "OKITYPER-2000," an
electric teletypewriter developed and manufactured by OKI and the rights to
which are owned by OKI Printing Solutions, and "OKITAC-4300C," developed and
manufactured by OKI and owned by KCG. The two models were recognized as
historical materials valuable in understanding the technology of the time when
they were manufactured.
"We are honored that our products have been recognized as historical materials
and certified at the first Information Processing Technology Heritage
convention. In our 128-year history, we have been committed in monozukuri, the
Japanese way of manufacturing," said Yutaka Asai, Chief Technology Officer at
OKI. "We will continue to provide and maintain products that contribute to the
development of the information society in order to achieve a better society."
The Information Processing Technology Heritage program is hosted by IPSJ to
certify historical products and achievements that have formed the foundation of
Japan`s information processing technology, and to certify information processing
technologies and systems that have significantly contributed to Japan`s economy
and society. Through the certification program, IPSJ aims to make valuable
heritage technology widely known, to put in to use as research and education
material, and to preserve the heritage.
OKITYPER-2000 is a multifunction electric teletypewriter with a perforation tape
reader, which was widely used by government agencies and enterprises in Japan.
The product contributed greatly to office automation as the root of OKI`s
current MFPs (Multi Function Printers). Various efforts were exerted to make
this system smaller, lighter and easier to operate, which is a valuable example
of OKI`s commitment to monozukuri.
OKITAC-4300 is a minicomputer which was used at schools and research
organizations from the end of the 1960`s to the early 70`s. Although its size
was small, its computing performance speed was comparable to existing
medium-size machines. All its peripherals, including an I/O device, magnetic
tape drive and line-printer, were made by OKI. The full system is currently
stored at KCG and is considered valuable historical material for understanding
the information processing technology of that time.
OKITYPER-2000 is displayed at OKI Takasaki-site Showroom and the OKITAC-4300C
System is displayed at KCG Computer Museum.
[OKITYPER-2000]
This is a multifunction electric teletypewriter which was launched in June 1961.
This teletypewriter could simultaneously make perforation tapes and book entry
forms. It consisted of five parts: printer, keyboard, reader, perforator and
control unit, and it was capable of printing 500 letters in a minute. It became
the best-seller model that made OKI known for "the Device maker OKI."
[OKITAC-4300]
This is a minicomputer completed in 1969. While the chassis was small, inside it
included a CPU and magnetic core memory, and ICs were used in all its circuits.
Using an adder and subtracter, its performance speed at 260K operations per
second was comparable to medium-size machines of that period. It offered
performance beyond the norm of minicomputers of that day, with the ability to
connect to standard I/O devices without the need for ventilation. Not long after
going on sale, it was being called Japan`s $10,000 mini computer.
About Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1881, Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. is Japan's first
telecommunications manufacturer, with its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. OKI
provides top-quality products, technologies and solutions to its customers
through its info-telecom system business and printer business. All businesses
function as a collective force to create exciting new products and technologies
that satisfy a spectrum of customer needs in various markets. Visit OKI's global
web site at http://www.oki.com/.
About OKI Printing Solutions
OKI Printing Solutions (www.okiprintingsolutions.com) specializes in designing,
developing, manufacturing and marketing business printing solutions which
empower organizations to communicate more effectively. As a market leader in the
global color printer market, OKI Printing Solutions has representation in 120
countries worldwide offering innovative and leading edge products and services.
Its annual turnover for FY07 is 187.9 billion yen and sales are divided between
54% EMEA, 22% Americas, 18% Asia and Oceania and 6% Others. OKI Printing
Solutions is the brand name of OKI Data Corporation, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based
Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd., established in 1881 and Japan`s first
telecommunications manufacturer.
About Kyoto Computer Gakuin
Kyoto Computer Gakuin was established in 1963 as the first computer education
institution in Japan. The school enables students to meet industry needs through
its five areas and eighteen programs. The school has produced over 38,000 alumni
and has been actively engaged in supporting computer education in developing
countries. It currently supports computer education in 22 countries through its
3,000 computer donations and trainee acceptance program. The Kyoto College of
Graduate Studies for Informatics, the first professional graduate school for IT
professionals in Japan is also their group school.
Notes:
- OKITAC and OKITYPER are registered trademarks of Oki Electric Industry Co.,
Ltd.
- Names of companies and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies and organizations.
Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Press:
For Europe and Americas:
Naomi Takeuchi, +1-408-731-6255
Public Relations Division
Email: press@oki.com
or
For Asia and Other Areas:
Akiko Horiguchi, +81-3-5403-1247
Public Relations Division
Email: press@oki.com
or
OKI Printing Solutions
Press:
Sonomi Kitamura, +81-3-5445-6118
Corporate Communications
Email: okiprintingsolutions-press@oki.com
or
KCG
Press:
Administrations Division
+81-75-762-2030
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