As a result, software engineers worked for computer manufacturers or for companies that used computers.
In contrast to its presence as a maker of computers for personal use, the company's role in the automobile is (and will likely remain) largely behind the scenes.
H. Henry Elghanayan, chief executive of Rockrose Development, acknowledged that the project was a gamble, given that computer and Internet-related companies had been in a tailspin for months and the building was intended to house computers and other electronics for companies that use the Internet.
Computer scientists and media companies use a different set of tools and techniques that allow for the detailed study of such patterns.
The rules are aimed at foreign computer companies, which use air shipments for components that are needed quickly in their home markets.
While Ms. Corinna Sellinger basically had herself and a computer to patrol for fakes, big companies use legal teams who train customs officials on the nuances of their product, monitor the Web, ask Internet service providers to take down copycat sites and file lawsuits against sellers.
Soon NEC, a computer company, was using the technology for its airbag controls.
THE advent of virtualization software has made it possible for companies to use virtual computers to run various critical tasks, wringing more work from their computers.
While the part of the business that sells to businesses, governments and other institutions performed well, the company's consumer products — computers for home use, along with mobile devices — made minuscule gains.
The company used its computer chip factory in Burlington, Vt., as a test bed for improving the efficiency of industrial water use.
The company uses the latest computer-modeling technology for utilities and energy concerns, including the Williams Companies, Alberta Energy and BP Amoco.
