https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/5b225823-706f-48a8-b770-7016813728e5 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com "The Shorter Order Execution" is an (incomplete) promotional film from the late 1960s / early 1970s about the technology used in order execution at that time, focusing on Teleswitcher Astrodata Computer Telex. The film introduces Astrodata and Teleswitcher as innovative solutions to long-standing communication delays in the brokerage and telecommunications industries. Highlighting the need for faster, more reliable order execution, it showcases Astrodata’s global presence and technical expertise, particularly in installing advanced computer-controlled TX (teletype exchange) switching systems. Their flagship Model 4660 system is used by major organizations like the British Post Office and Canadian National Railways to streamline international and domestic communication. The company’s Teleswitcher product addresses inefficiencies in corporate networks by replacing outdated or overly complex systems with a compact, reliable switch that prioritizes messages, optimizes line usage, and integrates with data processing systems. Case studies, including American Can, Continental Can, and Federated Department Stores, illustrate how Astrodata’s solutions have enhanced communication infrastructure and operational efficiency for large-scale enterprises. Astrodata was an instrumentation, timing and control systems company, whose name was chosen to reflect the space age technology sector. It went bankrupt in the early 1970s. 0:00 – The film introduces the communication challenges in the brokerage business, especially the time lag between placing an order and execution. Delays can cause financial losses, and the industry has long searched for faster solutions. 1:00 – Astrodata and Telleswitcher are introduced as companies aiming to solve these communication delays. Explains their international presence and the large volume of computer-controlled switching systems they've implemented globally. 2:06 – Astrodata's experience is highlighted, including complex computer projects for major clients like Boeing, Lockheed, MIT, NASA, and the U.S. military. They entered the telecom switching field in 1966, bringing this expertise to communications. 2:43 – At ITT World Communications and RCA Global Communications in New York, Astrodata installed the world's largest computer-controlled TX switching centers, capable of handling massive international traffic with complete automation. 3:25 – Astrodata’s third-generation Model 4660 TX switching system is introduced. It’s marketed for both national and international communication needs, used by major corporations and countries. 3:48 – Canadian companies such as Canadian National Railways and Airlines are using the 4660 system to integrate Canadian and U.S. telecommunication networks. The British Post Office has also adopted it for domestic and international switching. 4:23 – The typical corporate communication network struggles with incompatible systems. Astrodata’s Teleswitcher addresses this by providing a streamlined, computer-controlled message-switching solution. 5:03 – The Teleswitcher prioritizes messages, maximizes line usage, supports monitoring, and integrates seamlessly with corporate data processing systems. It’s a flexible, cost-effective alternative to larger, more complex systems. 6:12 – Case studies highlight satisfied customers: American Can used the Teleswitcher to upgrade to voice-grade facilities, reducing reliance on large computers and increasing efficiency. 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