Bill Gates, Microsoft Co-Founder, Attends Dedication of NCR Archive Center in Dayton Paula Hurd, a longtime NCR Corporation executive, recognized Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and billionaire philanthropist, during the dedication ceremony of the Mark and Paula Hurd NCR Archive Center in Dayton. The event, held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, marked the official unveiling of the archive, which aims to preserve historical documents tied to NCR, a once-major Dayton-based corporation. Gates, who donated to the project, reflected on his early collaborations with NCR, including a foundational data-entry terminal project. The archive, housed in the former Neil’s Heritage House building at 2323 W. Schantz Ave., is a comprehensive repository of NCR’s corporate history. Gates highlighted the company’s role in Microsoft’s early development, noting that NCR provided one of Microsoft’s largest orders in 1979. He also recalled visiting Dayton multiple times, including staying in the Wright brothers’ home during his visits. NCR’s relationship with Microsoft spanned decades, beginning with their collaboration on the data-entry terminal and continuing through the 1990s. During this period, NCR acquired Teradata, a database analytics firm, following its acquisition by AT&T Corporation. In 1998, Microsoft partnered with NCR Teradata to develop data warehousing and e-commerce software. However, the two entities later separated in the early 2000s. Paula Hurd, who served as NCR’s CEO and previously managed its Teradata division, donated the lead gift for the archive in honor of her late husband, Mark Hurd. She emphasized NCR’s significance in Microsoft’s early growth, including the 1979 order that helped solidify the company’s trajectory. Gates, whose net worth stood at $107.#dayton #bill_gates #nrc_corporation #mark_hurd #paula_hurd
