Table Of ContentALBERTA SOFTWARE INDUSTRY
PRODUCTS&
CAPABILITIES
D I RECTORY
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Table of Contents
Purpose and Use of Directory 1
Summary 2
Notices and Comments 5
List of Companies 7
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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
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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 infor-
mation isa lso provided.
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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.
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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%
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Edmonton 37.1%
Calgary
Brooks 0.5%
Ardrossan 0.5%
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
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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
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Alberta 92.5% 3 187
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0 20 40 6 0 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
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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 com-
pany 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.
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