Eulogy: Niels Ivar Bech, 1920-1975

Niels Ivar Bech was one of Europe´s most creative leaders in the field of electronic digital computers. He originated Danish computer development under the auspices of the Danish Academy of Technical Sciences and was first managing director of its subsidiary, Regnecentralen, which was Denmark´s (and one of Europe´s) first independent designer and builder of electronic computers.