Networks: Stories

Some Oldies But Goodies from the Annals of Networking

We report unique stories of networking within and between organizations. These links take you to some classics. Stay tuned for more as the years roll on.

Our Company Never Closes - Buckman Labs

The Networked Community - Shell Oil

Turning Hierarchy on Its Side - Eastman Chemicals

Corporate DNA - Sun Microsystems

The "Global Network" Company - Corning

Through the Wormhole - NCR

Two Paths, Two Societies - Emilia-Romanga

Denmark - Flexible Business Networks

Did You Know...

That Buckman Labs was the first company (that we know of) that moved its operations completely online while maintaining facilities around the world?

That NCR had high-bandwidth, always-on teleconferencing in place when other companies were still considering whether to install voicemail systems?

That Emilia-Romanga in northern Italy is one of the most inspiring economic development stories on earth?

That the "small giant" Denmark invested in small business networks and turned its economy around?