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Ascential Software Corporation
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 NEWS FROM THE STANDARD
IBM Completes Informix Acquisition
Jul 02 2001 04:16 PM PDT

Database Debate Heats Up With New Oracle Release
Jun 14 2001 11:07 AM PDT

Informix Will Sell Its Database Business to Big Blue
Jun 08 2001 02:03 PM PDT

Big Blue Goes Bargain Hunting
Apr 24 2001 06:07 PM PDT

Fuzzy Math
Feb 19 2001 12:00 AM PST

 PROFILE
Ascential Software (formerly Informix) is staging its own reformation. Once a leading maker of database management systems and connectivity tools, Informix sold its legacy database business (which accounted for about 85% of sales) to IBM and changed its name to Ascential Software. Ascential provides information asset management software for data integration and delivery, business intelligence applications, and for creating enterprise portals. Companies such as Towers Perrin, Pfizer, and Subaru use Ascential's software to collect, organize, analyze, and deliver information throughout enterprises. The company also offers a variety of professional services, including consulting, training, and support.

 COMPETITION
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 DEALS
Deal: IBM to Buy Informix Database Biz
Date Announced: 06.08.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 1000
Description: Informix shareholders approve sale of database portion of Informix for $1 billion.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 929.30
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 6.6%
Employees: 3,680
Revenue per employee: $252,527.17

 KEY PEOPLE
• Peter Fiore
    CEO
• Joanne Protano
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
50 Washington St.
Westborough, MA 01581
US
Phone: 508-366-3888
Fax: 508-389-8737
Online: Web Site

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