What does ROLM stand for?
ROLM
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| ROLM | Randomized on Line Matching |
| ROLM | Richeson Oshman Loewenstern Maxfield (founders of ROLM Corporation, computer & telecommunications company) |
When did IBM acquire Rolm?
1985
When IBM bought Rolm in 1985, AT had just entered the computer business, and both technology giants were expected to quickly invade each other’s turf.
How do I forward calls on my ROLM phone?
To forward your calls:
- Get dial tone and press FORWD button (or # 9).
- Dial your Direct Access Number. Hang up.
How do I divert calls from Siemens phone?
Use the CONNECT key to alternate between the two parties. Forward Calls: Get dial tone, press FORWARD “FWD” key or dial #91. Dial the number you want to receive your calls.
How do I transfer calls on Siemens phone?
How do I transfer a call from my Siemens telephone?
- While on a call press the Optiguide keys to the right or left ot Consult.
- Press the Checkmark and dial the extension of the person you wish to transfer to.
- Press Release or annuounce who is being transferred and then hit release.
How do I mute my Siemens desk phone?
Mute – Used to mute the phone so the caller can’t hear you. Speaker – Used to listen and talk to the caller without having to use the handset. To use the speaker phone option on your phone, simply press the Speaker Button on your phone. You can do this at the beginning of a call or in the middle of a call.
How do you forward calls on a Siemens phone?
Forward Calls: Get dial tone, press FORWARD “FWD” key or dial #91. Dial the number you want to receive your calls. Hang up. To Cancel: Press “FWD” key or get dial tone and dial ##91.
How do I program my Siemens phone?
How do I program a station speed dial on my Siemens telephone?
- Enter *92.
- Enter *0-*9 to select the desired Station Speed dial you would like to program.
- Press Checkmark.
- Enter the number to be programmed.
- Press Checkmark to save.
- Press Release to exit.
When was ROLM acquired by IBM?
In May 1982 IBM purchased 15% of Rolm. IBM partnered with and in 1984 acquired ROLM Corporation in Santa Clara, California.
When was the ROLM telephone system installed at Columbia University?
Reels of Rolm cable awaiting installation on East Campus, 1988 [ 41 ]. Columbia’s Rolm telephone system was installed in 1988, replacing its previous AT Centrex service. By 1988 Rolm had been bought by IBM. IBM later partnered with Siemens AG, which later bought the Rolm subsidiary from IBM.
What happened to ROLM Communications?
By 1992, Siemens bought out IBM’s share in ROLM and later changed its name to SiemensROLM Communications. However, the die was cast, and the downturn (across the telecom sector) continued.
What is the ROLM wiring plant?
The Rolm wiring plant provided the basis for universal campus networking, initially 10BaseT 10Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet over Cat 3 (Category 3) unshielded twisted pair copper wiring. Over the years the wiring is being upgraded to Cat 5 or higher, building by building.