Fathers of technology: 10 unsung heroes

We honor some industry "fathers" who may have flown under your radar.

The Unsung Fathers of Technology



In the tech world, the inventor, originator or driving force behind a new product or technology is typically dubbed "father of the _______". As in Tim Berners-Lee, father of the Web. As in Vint Cerf, father of the Internet. As in Bob Metcalfe, father of Ethernet. Here, in honor of fathers everywhere, are some industry "fathers" you may not have heard of.

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