An interesting point is the business models of the early computers in terms of Univac ( Sperry) vs IBM
IBM became the computer monolith or behemoth
Sperry faded away - eventually became Univac ( the power of two - early corporate merging model of what would not work out)
IBM had even obsolete technology - the hollerith or card punch machine. Sperry had a real computer
Yet the ibm people were businessman. Support , financing , sales support.
Wheras the Sperry side were scientists and technicians. If you think that this is great wait till next year. ( no sales then)
The message is one of proper balanced management - both for research and sales