RSX-11D Q1 FY 1974 REVIEW

This document is a performance review of the RSX-11D operating system for the first quarter of fiscal year 1974. The review provides an analysis of shipments and bookings, highlights accomplishments from Q1, outlines goals for Q2, and details updates regarding software/hardware engineering, customer training, sales training, and promotional activities.

Key highlights include:

• Shipments & Bookings: The actual number of shipments (39) met the quarterly forecast. The average system price grew by 24% to $114K, largely attributed to increased memory and the introduction of RP03 disk pack support.
• Q1 Accomplishments: Major milestones included completing the RSX-11D project plan, pre-releasing RP03 support, establishing new pricing for listings, and conducting extensive sales training.
• Q2 Goals: Upcoming initiatives include announcing 2780 support, launching subscription services, distributing technical documentation and training cassettes, and initiating performance evaluation and error-logging projects.
• Engineering & Support: The Phase II project plan (including features like checkpointing, spooling, and new peripheral support) was approved, with a target release date in March. Software Support Specialist training is shifting toward a maintenance phase as the initial product rollout stabilizes.
• Training & Promotion: The document emphasizes the strategic value of tuition-based customer training and cooperative sales training between product line and sales departments. A detailed promotional strategy—including technical summaries, advertisements, and brochures—is outlined to support continued growth.