Vintage Computer 1957: SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY System Development Corp. (Cold War, Defense, SAGE, Radar)

A classic vintage computing film that may already be familiar to some, but presented here with some enhancements. "SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY" it was produced by System Development Corporation("SDC"). In 1955, SDC began as the systems engineering group for the SAGE air-defense system at RAND Corporation--- "SAGE", was the world's largest computer system, with multiple installations interfacing with RADAR sites in numerous key locations. Produced during the height of the Cold War, portions of the film that showed SAGE computer and Command Center personnel were originally deliberately filmed DARK for security purposes. We lighten them up a bit and enhanced the film so it is probably the best possible quality available. Here is the full, unedited version packed with detail on how the analysis behind the computer hardware contributed to the overall system.
A good film, great color. (Uploaded from Prelinger Archives by Computer History Archives Project for historical and educational purposes)

SDC became part of Burroughs Corporation in 1980. In 1986, Burroughs merged with the Sperry Corporation to form Unisys, and SDC was folded into Unisys Defense Systems.

SDC has a long and fascinating history. For more information please See:

SAGE Wikipedia Entry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Development_Corporation

SAGE Alumni Page
http://www.ruptime.com/sdc/

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