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[[File:Dyalog small.png|thumb|right|Dyalog's logo, based on the [[glyph]]s <syntaxhighlight lang=apl inline>⊃∨∧⌊○⊂</syntaxhighlight><ref>[[Adám Brudzewsky]]. Message {{M|59999223}} in the [[APL Orchard]], quoting CEO [[Gitte Christensen]]. 2021-12-28.</ref>]] | |||
[[File:Dyalog head office.jpg|thumb|right|Dyalog's head office]] | [[File:Dyalog head office.jpg|thumb|right|Dyalog's head office]] | ||
'''Dyalog Ltd.''' (originally Dyadic Systems Ltd.) is the vendor for [[Dyalog APL]] and organiser of the [[Dyalog user meeting]]. Founded as an APL consultancy, Dyadic also became a reseller of [[IBM]] hardware but is now supported primarily by sales of Dyalog APL. | '''Dyalog Ltd.''' (originally Dyadic Systems Ltd.) is the vendor for [[Dyalog APL]] and organiser of the [[Dyalog user meeting]]. Founded as an APL consultancy, Dyadic also became a reseller of [[IBM]] hardware but is now supported primarily by sales of Dyalog APL. | ||
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In October 1983, Dyadic Systems, suffering both from decreasing consulting profits and poor sales of Dyalog APL, was purchased by computer terminal manufacturer Lynwood Scientific Developments Limited. Dyadic was allowed to maintain Dyalog APL under Lynwood for the next seven years despite continuous losses. Lynwood was acquired in 1988 by [[wikipedia:Hunting plc|Hunting plc]]. | In October 1983, Dyadic Systems, suffering both from decreasing consulting profits and poor sales of Dyalog APL, was purchased by computer terminal manufacturer Lynwood Scientific Developments Limited. Dyadic was allowed to maintain Dyalog APL under Lynwood for the next seven years despite continuous losses. Lynwood was acquired in 1988 by [[wikipedia:Hunting plc|Hunting plc]]. | ||
During this period Dyalog APL was ported to a large number of UNIX systems. While sales remained low, [[wikipedia:SimCorp| | During this period Dyalog APL was ported to a large number of UNIX systems. While sales remained low, [[wikipedia:SimCorp|SimCorp]] began working with Dyalog in 1985. SimCorp remains a major user of Dyalog APL. | ||
In 1986, Dyadic began to sell UNIX hardware to be used with their APL implementation, including the [[IBM]] 6150 in July of that year. Pauline Brand directed Dyadic's hardware division, a position she would maintain until its sale in 2002. [[wikipedia:British Airways|British Airways]] was one client and eventually expanded its use of UNIX along with its relationship with Dyadic. In 1987 Dyalog APL for the 6150 became an IBM Vendor Logo product available directly from IBM, despite being in direct competition with IBM's [[APL2]]. | In 1986, Dyadic began to sell UNIX hardware to be used with their APL implementation, including the [[IBM]] 6150 in July of that year. Pauline Brand directed Dyadic's hardware division, a position she would maintain until its sale in 2002. [[wikipedia:British Airways|British Airways]] was one client and eventually expanded its use of UNIX along with its relationship with Dyadic. In 1987 Dyalog APL for the 6150 became an IBM Vendor Logo product available directly from IBM, despite being in direct competition with IBM's [[APL2]]. | ||
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Dyadic added support for Dyalog APL on the [[wikipedia:SunOS|Sun]] operating system and IBM's [[wikipedia:IBM RISC System/6000|RS/6000]] in 1990, which led to a growing user base in [[wikipedia:New York City|New York]] consisting of financial companies. | Dyadic added support for Dyalog APL on the [[wikipedia:SunOS|Sun]] operating system and IBM's [[wikipedia:IBM RISC System/6000|RS/6000]] in 1990, which led to a growing user base in [[wikipedia:New York City|New York]] consisting of financial companies. | ||
In 1991 [[John Daintree]] was hired to begin work on a graphical user interface, supporting the [[system function]] < | In 1991 [[John Daintree]] was hired to begin work on a graphical user interface, supporting the [[system function]] <syntaxhighlight lang=apl inline>⎕WC</syntaxhighlight>. | ||
Also in 1991, Dyadic began collaborating with George Kunzle on the PC program which would later be named KPS (Kunzle Planning System). The two lead developers of KPS were Guy Haddleton and [[Morten Kromberg]]. | Also in 1991, Dyadic began collaborating with George Kunzle on the PC program which would later be named KPS (Kunzle Planning System). The two lead developers of KPS were Guy Haddleton and [[Morten Kromberg]], and the product was soon sold to Haddleton's [[Adaytum Software]]. | ||
In 2000, [[wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]] contacted Dyadic systems to ask for their participation in the project that would later be called [[.NET]]. Dyadic responded positively, and [[John Daintree]] began collaborating with Microsoft employees both on the design of .NET and on Dyalog support for it. | In 2000, [[wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]] contacted Dyadic systems to ask for their participation in the project that would later be called [[.NET]]. Dyadic responded positively, and [[John Daintree]] began collaborating with Microsoft employees both on the design of .NET and on Dyalog support for it. | ||
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=== Takeover by Adaytum employees === | === Takeover by Adaytum employees === | ||
In 2004, Donnelly approached [[ | In 2004, Donnelly approached [[Gitte Christensen]] and [[Morten Kromberg]] of Insight Systems (recently split from [[Adaytum Software]]) to ask them to take over management of the company. Together Insight, [[wikipedia:SimCorp|SimCorp]], and APL Italiana purchased full ownership of Dyalog, and the duo from Denmark began leadership on 7 April 2005.<ref>[http://archive.vector.org.uk/art10014220 "New Management at Dyalog Ltd."]. [[Vector journal]] Volume 21 No. 2. 2005-02.</ref> Christensen became CEO and Kromberg became CTO. Both hold the same roles today, although Kromberg served as CXO from 2015 to 2019 while [[Jay Foad]] was CTO. | ||
In March 2007, Dyalog's growing team moved to its current office in [[wikipedia:Bramley, Hampshire|Bramley, Hampshire]]. The office, a restored barn including original oak beams, was chosen in part for its large windows with a view of a nearby wheat field.<ref>[http://archive.vector.org.uk/art10011430 News from sustaining members]: Country Life. [[Vector journal]] volume 23 issue 1. 2008-01.</ref> | In March 2007, Dyalog's growing team moved to its current office in [[wikipedia:Bramley, Hampshire|Bramley, Hampshire]]. The office, a restored barn including original oak beams, was chosen in part for its large windows with a view of a nearby wheat field.<ref>[http://archive.vector.org.uk/art10011430 News from sustaining members]: Country Life. [[Vector journal]] volume 23 issue 1. 2008-01.</ref> | ||
Employees hired during the period of Insight management include [[Dan Baronet]], [[Roger Hui]], [[Jay Foad]], [[Brian Becker]], [[Adám Brudzewsky]], and [[Aaron Hsu]]. [[Nick Nickolov]] and [[Marshall Lochbaum]] worked at the company briefly, for two and three years respectively. | |||
[[File:Dyalog Ducks.png|thumb|right|Dyalog ducks]] | [[File:Dyalog Ducks.png|thumb|right|Dyalog ducks]] | ||