D&B Software
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Predecessor | Management Science America, McCormack & Dodge |
| Founded | June 1990 |
| Defunct | 1996 |
| Fate | Acquired by Geac Computer Corporation |
| Headquarters | United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Financial software, SmartStream middleware |
| Parent | Dun & Bradstreet (until 1996) |
Dun & Bradstreet Software Services, commonly referred to as D&B Software, was established in June 1990 following the consolidation of Management Science America and McCormack & Dodge, operating under the umbrella of the Dun & Bradstreet corporation. Notably, in 1982, McCormack & Dodge ranked among the top three financial software companies nationwide.
Overview
After the merger, D&B Software operated from two distinct locations in Massachusetts and Atlanta, coordinating activities through videoconferencing. The company's initial emphasis was on financial software designed for mainframe computer platforms. In 1991, they introduced SmartStream, a client-server middleware solution compatible with HP-UX. This product line was further expanded with the release of SmartStream 3.0 in early 1995.
Geac
In 1996, the Canadian client-server application firm Geac Computer Corporation purchased D&B Software for US$150 million. Following the acquisition, Geac reorganized the company’s operations into two separate divisions.