Business Plan 2020

This document, dated February 12, 1977, outlines the 2020 project, a new low-cost addition to the DECsystem-20 family. The report covers:

• Product Details: Technical specifications, including system architecture, processor (Schottky TTL), memory (MOS), and I/O bus organization.
• Market Strategy: Positions the 2020 as a "distributed mainframe" or satellite system, intended to reduce dependence on large, centralized computing facilities.
• Competitive Analysis: Compares the 2020 against HP3000II, Prime 400, and VAX systems, positioning it as a strong contender in COBOL performance.
• Financials: Provides a detailed cost structure for the 2020, covering mainframe materials, peripherals, and labor for FY78 and FY79.
• Implementation: Includes development schedules, staffing, and technical risk assessments, such as supply chain reliance on new Multiwire technology and 16K MOS chips.