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Founded by Chuck Peddle in 1980.1
Private company
Sirius Systems Technology
Logo: Sirius Systems Technology, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3
Personal computer manufacturer
Sirius Systems Technology was a personal computer manufacturer in Scotts Valley, California. It was founded in 1980 by Chuck Peddle and Chris Fish, formerly of MOS Technology and capitalized by Walter Kidde Inc. In late 1982 Sirius acquired Victor Business Systems (known for its calculators and cash registers) from Kidde and changed its name to Victor Technologies. It made the Victor/Sirius series of personal computers.2 It is headquartered in United States.1 It ceased to exist in 1984.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- HeadquartersUnited States1
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Sirius Systems Technology was a personal computer manufacturer in Scotts Valley, California. It was founded in 1980 by Chuck Peddle and Chris Fish, formerly of MOS Technology and capitalized by Walter Kidde Inc. In late 1982 Sirius acquired Victor Business Systems (known for its calculators and cash registers) from Kidde and changed its name to Victor Technologies. It made the Victor/Sirius series of personal computers. The company made a public stock offering in the first half of 1983, but went into Chapter 11 protection from bankruptcy before the end of 1984. The company's assets were acquired by Datatronic AB, a Swedish software/hardware distribution company headed by Mats Gabrielsson. Gabrielsson signed a distribution deal with Kyocera, which began to supply PC clones to Victor.2
Leadership
Who has led Sirius Systems Technology, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderChuck Peddle1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaSirius Systems Technology
- WikidataQ304208
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