 Hollerith Electronic Computer

The Hollerith Electronic Computer, often referred to as the "Hollerith machine," usually refers to a type of early computer system associated with the work of Herman Hollerith. Hollerith was an American inventor who developed a mechanical system for processing data using punched cards, which he introduced in the late 19th century. His technology was pivotal in the development of data processing for the U.S. Census and laid the groundwork for the future of computing.