Watcom International

company A provider of application development tools and IBMPC-based SQL database servers.

Founded in 1974, Watcom initially focused on scientific and

engineering markets establishing itself as a supplier of

programming and information tools worldwide, serving customers

in 60 countries with highly regarded products such as

WATFOR-77 for mainframes, minicomputers and PCs.

Since the introduction of Watcom C in 1988, the company has

emerged as an industry leader in optimising compilers for 16

and 32-bit Intel-based IBM PCs.

Moving into the client/server market in 1992, Watcom

introduced Watcom SQL, including SQL database servers

for multi-user networks and single-user stand-alone

applications. The product has since been incorporated into

Powersoft's PowerBuilder development environment and the

Powersoft Enterprise Series. In June, 1993, Watcom launched

VX*REXX, an integrated visual development environment for

OS/2.

In February 1994, Watcom became a wholly-owned subsidiary of

Powersoft Corporation which merged with Sybase Inc.

on 13 February 1995. Today the company addresses a broad

range of application developers, including corporate MIS

professionals, system integrators, VARs and independent

software vendors.

Watcom has strategic relationships with IBM, Lotus,

Microsoft, Intel and Novell. Based on its academic

roots, Watcom maintains a research relationship with the

nearby University of Waterloo.

Watcom's products include the Watcom SQL databases,

Watcom C/C++, and Watcom VX*REXX 2.1.

Ian McPhee is President and Chief Executive Officer, David

Boswell is Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Craig Dynes

is Vice President of Finance and David Yach is Vice President

of Development.

Headquarters: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.

(1995-04-18)