Access control system topologies. 1  Work load on the host PC is significantly reduced, because it only needs to communicate with a few main controllers. 2  The overall cost of the system is lower, as sub-controllers are usually simple and inexpensive devices. 3  All other advantages listed in the first paragraph apply.
This excerpt taken from the CVX 10-K filed Mar 9, 2004. Texaco Merger Transaction. On October 9, 2001, Texaco Inc. (Texaco) became a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (Chevron) pursuant to a merger transaction, and Chevron changed its name to ChevronTexaco Corporation.
In 1937, Pure Oil Company (now part of Chevron Corporation) and its partner Superior Oil Company (now part of ExxonMobil Corporation) used a fixed platform to develop a field in 14 feet (4.3 m) of water, one mile (1.6 km) offshore of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.