Attachmate
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Frank Pritt |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Fate | Acquired by The Attachmate Group; merged with WRQ, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Seattle , United States |
| Products | Terminal emulation software (Reflection, Extra!), managed file transfer solutions |
Attachmate Corporation was established in 1982 by Frank Pritt and focused on secure terminal emulation, integration with legacy systems, and managed file transfer software solutions. Among its prominent offerings were Citrix-compatible products and the Reflection terminal emulator.
Attachmate Corporation
Attachmate originally concentrated on the IBM terminal emulation sector and became a major technology employer within the Seattle region. Prior to its 2005 acquisition by The Attachmate Group, the company achieved revenues near $400 million.
KeaTerm
KEAterm, developed by KEAsystems, consisted of PC software designed to emulate Digital Equipment Corporation's VT terminals, facilitating Windows PC connections with various host systems. Notable products included KEAterm VT340 and VT420 terminal emulators, alongside KEA X terminal software. Following its purchase by Attachmate, KEAterm broadened Attachmate’s range of terminal emulation technologies.
DCA IRMA
Attachmate expanded its portfolio through acquiring Digital Communications Associates (DCA), recognized for its IRMA series of terminal emulators, INFOconnect, Crosstalk communications tools, and OpenMind collaboration software. DCA was distinguished by its 3270 IRMA hardware supporting SDLC communications and ISCA SDLC adapters, which allowed driver downloads to improve connectivity capabilities.
Extra!
The Extra! suite from Attachmate offered terminal emulation for IBM 3270, 5250, and DEC VT100 protocols. Branded as "Attachmate Extra!" by the late 1980s, this product line became essential for enterprise terminal emulation requirements, with documented automation and configuration support from both Computer Associates and IBM.
Acquisition
In 2005, private equity firms combined WRQ, Inc. and Attachmate—two established competitors in host emulation—under unified ownership. Concurrently with this merger, Attachmate's founder and CEO Frank Pritt stepped down.
Leading entities in the Global Application Server Market comprise IBM, RedHat, Microsoft, Attachmate, Apache, Cisco, NEC, SAP, Software AG, Adobe Systems, Fujitsu, Oracle, CA Technologies, and BonitaSoft.
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- 1982 establishments in Washington (state)
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- 2005 mergers and acquisitions
- Defunct software companies of the United States
- Software companies based in Seattle
- Software companies established in 1982
- Software companies disestablished in 2005
- Defunct computer companies of the United States
- Defunct computer hardware companies