The Computer Company

The Computer Company
Industry Computer time-sharing services
Fate Sold to Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Founded 1970 (1970) in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Founder Walter R. Witschey
Defunct 1983 (1983)
Headquarters Richmond, Virginia, United States
Area served
 North America minimum
Services Computer time-sharing

The Computer Company (TCC) was an early computer time-sharing service based in Richmond, Virginia.[1]

History

The company was founded in 1970 by Walter R. Witschey, who was then an IBM computer researcher.[1]

CBS News used the company's services based on the programming language APL to provide analysis for the 1972 Democratic National Convention.[2]

In 1981, the state of Louisiana fined the company three times for failing to fulfill its contract to process Medicaid claims. Witschey said the firm's problems stemmed from a very high pend rate among Louisiana insurance claimants.[3]

In 1983, TCC was sold to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Witschey remained chief executive officer (CEO) until 1984.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Foster, Richard (March 14, 2007). "Walter Witschey Is Having the Time of His Life". Style Weekly. Richmond, Virginia: Landmark Media Enterprises.
  2. ↑ "APL Programs in Use At Miami Convention". Computerworld. Framingham, Massachusetts: International Data Group (IDG). July 12, 1972.
  3. ↑ Laberis, Bill (September 7, 1981). "La. Medicaid Processor Fined for Third Time". Computerworld. Framingham, Massachusetts: International Data Group (IDG). p. 11.
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