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ALBERTA SOFTWARE INDUSTRY PRODUCTS& CAPABILITIES D I RECTORY , Table of Contents Purpose and Use of Directory 1 Summary 2 Notices and Comments 5 List of Companies 7 11 Company Profiles Executive Officers 251 259 Application Software by Category 263 Applications Accounting & F inance 226694 Asset Management 270 Communications Connectivity 271 Data Processing & C omputer Systems 227725 Education & T raining 276 Engineering & S cience 278 Graphics Manufacturing Software 227890 Marketing & S ales Miscellaneous 281 Office Automation 282 285 Spreadsheets 286 Word and Text Processing Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/albertasoftwareiOOalbe ALBERTA TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & T ELECOMMUNICATIONS Purpose and Use of The prime objective of the software directory is to provide information Directory about the capabilities, scope and size of the software industry in Alberta. This will help promote the industry’s products and services within the province and to national and international audiences. The specific objectives of this software directory are: •To encourage the development of the software industry in Alberta by describing the capabilities of firms involved in software development and their available products and services. •To provide a d ocument for prospective investors and potential collabora- tors who may be attracted to Alberta because of the availability of certain capabilities in the province. •To serve as a marketing tool for Alberta software products and services, both domestically and internationally. • To enhance employment opportunities for graduate students from Alberta’s universities, colleges and technical institutes. This directory contains data on software industry firms with offices in Alberta. The data was collected through a seven-page survey completed in May 1991 . T his directory is an updated and revised version of a p revious one done in 1986. The directory consists of three main parts: • Company listing and company profile. • Executive officers. • Software categories and products. In the company profile section, basic information on the company is sup- plemented byi nformation on the technical environments, applications and target market of the company. An edited company profile with information on products and other detail relative to specialization, research and development and marketing information isa lso provided. i ALBERTA TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & T ELECOMMUNICATIONS Summary Survey of the Software Industry in Alberta During 1990-91, Alberta Technology, Research and Telecommunica- tions commissioned a survey of the software industry in Alberta with the aim of producing a d irectory of software firms in the province. To that end, some 1500 firms in all fields of computing and related service indus- tries, such as hardware vendors, time-sharing service companies, consult- ing firms and others, were surveyed through a mail-out questionnaire. Only 202 firms, whose software products were created in Alberta, or who had substantially added-value by altering, enhancing, modifying or upgrad- ing software for sale were considered for the directory. Below is a b rief summary of the main survey findings, derived from the data provided by the respondents. The data is aggregate and does not represent all the companies, as many did not provide statistical data. It should be noted that the primary purpose of the survey was to create the directory and not to elicit detailed financial and other information. There- fore, the conclusions are extrapolations and best estimates only. It is estimated that about 250 firms have direct involvement in software development and production in Alberta. • Total revenue generated by these firms directly from software product sales in Alberta is estimated at $80 to $120 million. • 67% of firms have revenues of under $500,000. • The firms employ some 5,040 persons, not all of whom are actively working in software production. • 54% of firms have less than seven employees. • over 45% of the firms surveyed are less than five years old. • 92% are headquartered in Alberta. • 58% are based in Calgary, while 37% are in Edmonton. 2 ALBERTA TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & T ELECOMMUNICATIONS CHART 2 Distribution by Geographic Location St. Albert 1% Sherwood Park 1 % Rocky Mountain House 0.5% Peace River 0.5% Lethbridge 1% 2 | Edmonton 37.1% Calgary Brooks 0.5% Ardrossan 0.5% 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 3 ALBERTA TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & T ELECOMMUNICATIONS CHART 3 Distribution by Year of Incorporation & S oftware Activity Start Year 31 Software N/A 14 Start Date 1990 Incorporation Date 1989 1988 21 15 25 23 1987 1986 1985 1984 19 1983 1982 1981 1980 20 1970-79 36 Pre-1970 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 CHART 4 Distribution by Head Office Location USA 1 .9% Saskatchewan 1.5% Quebec 1% Ontario 1.5% British Columbia 1.5% 4 | Alberta 92.5% 3 187 | 0 20 40 6 0 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 ALBERTA TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH & T ELECOMMUNICATIONS Notices and Notices Comments • This directory is based upon information provided to, but not verified by the Government of the Province of Alberta. • Every effort has been made to ensure completeness and accuracy and to avoid errors or omission. Every attempt has been made to canvas as many companies as possible within the broadest context of software development. The information contained in this directory was provided by key companies who have indicated a d esire to be included. • This information is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification, and the above named parties disclaim any responsibility or liability whatsoever for costs or damages that a p erson may suffer in any manner whatsoever by making use of any part, or all of the information contained herein. • Distribution of this directory and the appearance or absence of a company herein is not to be considered an endorsement or non-endorsement of a specific company, product or service. Comments If y ou wish to be included in the next survey, or if y ou have any questions or comments, or require additional copies please contact: Director, Information Technologies Business Development & M arketing Alberta Technology Research and Telecommunications 1 1th Fir., 10909 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3L9 Telephone: (403) 422-0561 Fax: (403) 422-2003 To more accurately provide company information relevant to the needs of users and readers, written responses concerning this directory are welcome. 5