Logical Information Machines
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Tony Kolton |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Fate | Acquired by Morningstar, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Key people | Danette Chimenti (President and CEO), Ruben Gamboa (Senior Technical Consultant) |
| Products | Historis, Market Information Machine (MIM) |
Logical Information Machines, Inc. (LIM) was a software firm located in Chicago that focused on time series database solutions. Its primary offerings featured Historis, a database designed for efficient management and rapid access to extensive time-series datasets, alongside the Market Information Machine (MIM), which combined Historis with data sources and a near-English query syntax.
Established in 1988 by Tony Kolton, the creator of MIM, LIM's executive team included President and CEO Danette Chimenti as well as Senior Technical Consultant Ruben Gamboa, both serving vital advisory functions within the organization.
In December 2009, LIM was acquired by Morningstar, Inc. for $50.5 million, enhancing Morningstar’s capabilities in market data services.
See also
External links
- Ruben Gamboa, Senior Technical Consultant at LIM