IT Legends: Technology's Most Pioneering and Innovative Heroes

John von Neumann: The Father of Modern Computing Who Pioneered Computers in Research John von Neumann is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of computing. He's credited with introducing revolutionary ideas that paved the way for modern computing, from computers in research to the development of the first computers. From his pioneering research, von Neumann became a legend in the computer science world—the father of modern computing.   Von Neumann's work was a major turning point for the field of computer science. He worked on basic principles and algorithms, constructed the first computers, and developed the Hydra System, a huge memory system able to store instructions that could be re-used for multiple calculations. He also proposed the use of computers in research and the development of ways to use computers to solve problem-solving equations. On the whole, his work contributed greatly to the development of computing.   Born in Hungary in 19...

Bardeen, Brattain and Shockley: The Transistors Inventors Who Changed the Face of Technology Transistors are an essential part of the electronic age, and the invention of the transistor was a crucial step in the development of the modern world. The history of the transistor is as fascinating as its impact has been, and while it has been changed and adapted over the years, the three names that are most commonly associated with it are Bardeen, Brattain, and Shockley. This article looks at the incredible story behind the trio, and how their invention paved the way for the technology of today. John Bardeen, Walter Brattain, and William Shockley are credited as the inventors of the point-contact transistor in 1947, which built upon the work of many others in the fields of physics and materials science. But the question is, how did these three heroes come together to create such a revolutionary device? Bardeen and Brattain had been working together for a few years when Shockley joined the t...