What Happened To OS/2? Dean Witter Rolls ILX For Windows To Nearly Half Its 10,000 Brokers

BROKER WATCH

Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. has equipped half of its 10,000 retail brokers with Microsoft Corp. Windows-based workstations from ILX and is using ILX's network to deliver data and services -- despite stated plans to use IBM's OS/2 as an operating environment and network services from Sears Technology Services.

With 5,000 brokers now using ILX for Windows, sources say the firm now intends to continue installing Windows and retro-fit the IBM PS/2 workstations with OS/2 at a later date. Data will be

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options

Nasdaq reshuffles tech divisions post-Adenza

Adenza is now fully integrated into the exchange operator’s ecosystem, bringing opportunities for new business and a fresh perspective on how fintech fits into its strategy.

Systematic tools gain favor in fixed income

Automation is enabling systematic strategies in fixed income that were previously reserved for equities trading. The tech gap between the two may be closing, but differences remain.

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a WatersTechnology account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here