CodeGear
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software development |
| Predecessor | Borland IDE division |
| Founded | November 14, 2006 |
| Fate | Acquired by Embarcadero Technologies |
| Products | RAD Studio, Delphi, Delphi Prism, C++Builder, Delphi for PHP, JBuilder, InterBase, JGear, 3rdRail |
| Parent | Embarcadero Technologies |
CodeGear operates as a fully owned subsidiary of Embarcadero Technologies, focusing on the creation of software development solutions such as the Delphi Integrated Development Environment, the Delphi programming language, and the InterBase database system. Initially a segment of Borland, CodeGear was established as a distinct entity on 14 November 2006.
History
In early 2006, specifically on 8 February, Borland declared its intention to divest its IDE division along with database product lines. During the process of separation, these units were internally restructured and named CodeGear. Although five contenders submitted bids for this segment, none aligned with Borland’s valuation criteria, resulting in Borland maintaining ownership.
According to Borland’s 2006 financial report, CodeGear’s IDE segment generated revenues amounting to US$75.7 million, accounting for one-quarter of Borland’s overall income.
An agreement was reached on 7 May 2008 between Borland and Embarcadero Technologies for the latter to purchase CodeGear. This transaction was finalized on 30 June 2008 at an approximate value of $24.5 million.
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. era
On 25 August 2008, Embarcadero Technologies introduced Delphi 2009 and C++Builder 2009, advancing development platforms tailored for independent software vendors and corporate developers aiming to produce robust client/server and packaged applications with sophisticated user interfaces globally.
Following that, on 28 September 2008, Embarcadero unveiled InterBase SMP 2009—a high-efficiency database solution crafted for both embedded systems and enterprise environments—offering enhancements in security, portability, speed, and reliability.
Subsequently, on 1 December 2008, Embarcadero announced the release of CodeGear RAD Studio 2009 to the general market, broadening rapid application development support beyond Windows to include .NET and Mono frameworks.
Products
- RAD Studio (comprising Delphi, Delphi Prism, and C++Builder)
- Delphi for PHP
- Delphi
- Delphi Prism
- JBuilder
- InterBase
- C++Builder
- JGear
- 3rdRail