Bolt Beranek and Newman Inc. (BBN) was a technology consulting and research firm that was founded in 1948 and was headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company was known for its expertise in computer science, networking, and acoustics and was involved in a number of important technological innovations throughout its history.
BBN was involved in the development of the first computer-based voice recognition system, the first internet protocol router, and the first internet search engine, among other technologies. The company also played a key role in the development of the ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet.
BBN was acquired by Raytheon Company in 2009 and is now known as Raytheon BBN Technologies. If you are interested in learning more about BBN and its history, you may be able to find information about the company online or by contacting Raytheon for more information.