Aspects of the History of Computing in Modern Greece

Journal article (2018)

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Konstantina Dritsa Athens University of Economics and Business
Dimitris Mitropoulos Athens University of Economics and Business
D. Spinellis Athens University of Economics and Business
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01-01-2018

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English

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This article aims to shed light on notable aspects of the history of computing in Greece, starting from 1920. We cover six areas, including the early days of computing in the country, the transition to the Internet era, the formation of a computer-related educational infrastructure, the evolution of data networks, and the growth of the software and hardware industry. In each area we highlight findings that involve the important role of women in this technological evolution, how the risks taken by particular individuals pushed the boundaries of the field, the slow pace of the universities at the early stages, and the key part of multinational technology companies and state-controlled banks. Apart from numerous reports and publications, our sources also include interviews with individuals who played a major part in the development of computing in Greece.