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===The Invention of the First Network E-mail===

===The Invention of the First Network E-mail===

In 1971, BBN's principal scientist [[Ray Tomlinson]] experimented and hacked the File Transfer Protocol ([[FTP]]) called CPYNET with two other  SNDMSG/READMAIL programs that were developed for time sharing systems but they do not have the capability to transmit message from one computer to another. Tomlinson experiment was successful and he was able to transfer messages from his Cambridge lab computer to another. He emailed his group announcing the development and instructions on how to use the first network e-mail.<ref>[http://www.bbn.com/about/timeline/email The First E-mail, A Neat Idea]</ref>

In a 1971 experiment, BBN Principal Scientist [[Ray Tomlinson]] attempted to hack the File Transfer Protocol ([[FTP]]) CPYNET with two SNDMSG/READMAIL programs that had been developed for time sharing systems but did not not have the capability to transmit messages from one computer to another. Tomlinson's experiment was successful and he was able to transfer messages from his Cambridge lab computer to another computer. Via this process, he sent messages to his group announcing the development and instructions on how to use the first network e-mail.<ref>[http://www.bbn.com/about/timeline/email The First E-mail, A Neat Idea]</ref>

=== Further Developments in Computing Research ===

=== Further Developments in Computing Research ===

Over the years BBN made significant developments in computing research which include:<ref>[http://www.bbn.com/about/timeline/ BBN Timeline]</ref>

Over the years, BBN made significant developments in computing research including:

* TENEX- first virtual memory operating system for DEC computers

* TENEX, the first virtual memory operating system for DEC computers

* INTERLISP - a list processing programming language important for the artificial intelligence research was initially developed

* INTERLISP, a list-processing programming language important for their artificial intelligence research

* Private Line Interface (PLI)- an encryption developed used to secure the messages sent through a packet switch network which was demonstrated in the ARPANET. An advance version, the  Internet Private Line Interface (IPLI) was created to protect secret traffic across unsecured IP packet networks

* Private Line Interface (PLI), an encryption developed that was used to secure the messages sent through a packet switch network such as the ARPANET. An advanced version, the  Internet Private Line Interface (IPLI), was created to protect secret traffic across unsecured IP packet networks.

* TELENET- was launched as a subsidiary to provide commercial network service

* TELENET, launched as a subsidiary to provide commercial network services

* TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

* [[TCP]] (Transmission Control Protocol)

* Internet Routers

* Internet Routers

* Black-Crypto-Red (BCR)- first IP-based network encryption system and packet encryption system used to implement remote re-keying and dynamic access control

* Black-Crypto-Red (BCR), the first [[IP]]-based network encryption system and packet encryption system used to implement remote re-keying and dynamic access control

* Butterfly, the first parallel processor  

* Butterfly, the first parallel processor  

* SIMNET (Simulation Network)-  microcomputer-based combat vehicle simulators were interconnected on a common network

* SIMNET (Simulation Network), microcomputer-based combat vehicle simulators interconnected on a common network

* New England Academic and Research Network (NEARnet) was launched as a regional data communications network with a 10MB/s speed using microwave and leased communication links

* New England Academic and Research Network (NEARnet), launched as a regional data communications network with a 10MB/s speed using microwave and leased communication links

* Defense Simulation Internet for military intelligence, operations, planning etc.

* Defense Simulation Internet for military intelligence, operations, planning, etc.

* BBN PLanet was launched and became the word's largest [[ISP]] provider

* BBN Planet, which became the word's largest [[ISP]] provider

* Multigigabit Router

* Multigigabit Router

* Quantuam Network- first metropolitan network protected by quantum cryptography

* Quantuam Network, the first metropolitan network protected by quantum cryptography

* EveryZing- first podcast search engine enabling users to easily search the full audio of multi-media podcast

* EveryZing, the first podcast search engine enabling users to easily search the full audio of multi-media podcasts.<ref>[http://www.bbn.com/about/timeline/ BBN Timeline]</ref>

===GTE/BBN Merger===

===GTE/BBN Merger===

===BBN Reestablished as Independent Company===

===BBN Reestablished as Independent Company===

On March 26, 2004, BBN was re-established as an independent company after the BBN Management together with Accel Partners and General Catalyst Partners acquired the company from Verizon Communications. Tad Elmer was named President and CEO of BBN.<ref>

On March 26, 2004, BBN was re-established as an independent company after the BBN Management, together with Accel Partners and General Catalyst Partners, acquired the company from Verizon Communications. [[Tad Elmer]] was named President and CEO of BBN.<ref>

[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-176216/BBNT-Solutions-LLC-Acquisition-Finalized.html BBNT Solutions, LLC Acquisition Finalized; BBN Becomes Independent...]</ref>

[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-176216/BBNT-Solutions-LLC-Acquisition-Finalized.html BBNT Solutions, LLC Acquisition Finalized; BBN Becomes Independent...]</ref>

===Raytheon Acquires BBN===

===Raytheon Acquires BBN===

In 2009, Raytheon, a company engaged in providing technological innovations in defense and homeland security purchased BBN in a transaction estimated worth $350 million. According BBN President and CEO Tad Elmer, the merger will benefit the company business, its customers and employees. The combine company will be able to quickly transform advance technologies into larger programs. At present BBN operates as Raytheon BBN Technologies under the Network Centric Systems.<ref>

In 2009, Raytheon, a company engaged in providing technological innovations for defense and homeland security, purchased BBN in a transaction estimated worth $350 million. According BBN President and CEO Tad Elmer, the merger will benefit the company business, its customers, and its employees. The combined company will be able to quickly transform advanced technologies into larger programs. At present, BBN operates as Raytheon BBN Technologies under [[Network Centric Systems]].<ref>

[http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1424 Raytheon Completes Acquisition of BBN Technologies]</ref>

[http://raytheon.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=1424 Raytheon Completes Acquisition of BBN Technologies]</ref>