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SunGard[edit]

SunGard logo

SunGard was a multinational company that provided software and services to institutions in the financial services industry, as well as to educational and public sector organizations. The company was known for its comprehensive suite of products that catered to various aspects of financial management, risk management, and business continuity.

History[edit]

SunGard was founded in 1983 as a spin-off from the computer services division of Sun Oil Company. The name "SunGard" is derived from "Sun Oil Company" and "Guardian," reflecting its origins and mission to safeguard data and operations.

Over the years, SunGard expanded its offerings through a series of acquisitions, becoming a major player in the financial technology sector. In 2005, it was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms in one of the largest leveraged buyouts at the time.

Products and Services[edit]

SunGard provided a wide range of products and services, including:

Financial Systems: Software solutions for trading, risk management, and investment management.
Public Sector Solutions: Software for government and educational institutions to manage finances and operations.
Business Continuity: Services to ensure data protection and disaster recovery.

Acquisition by FIS[edit]

In 2015, SunGard was acquired by Fidelity National Information Services (FIS), a global leader in financial services technology. This acquisition allowed FIS to expand its portfolio and enhance its capabilities in serving the financial services industry.

Legacy[edit]

SunGard's legacy continues through its integration into FIS, where its technologies and services remain a vital part of the company's offerings. The acquisition has allowed FIS to provide more comprehensive solutions to its clients, leveraging SunGard's expertise in financial systems and business continuity.

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-'''SunGard''' was a multinational company that provided software and services to education, financial services, and public sector organizations. It was one of the largest privately held software and services companies in the world, offering a variety of products and services across multiple sectors. SunGard was particularly well-known for its contributions to financial systems, providing solutions for [[trading]], [[investment management]], [[risk management]], and [[processing]] for financial institutions around the globe. Additionally, SunGard served the [[education sector]] by offering technology solutions for administration, teaching, and learning. The company also played a significant role in the [[public sector]], delivering software for public safety and justice, revenue, and human services.
+== SunGard ==
-==History==
+[[File:SunGard_logo.svg|thumb|right|SunGard logo]]
-SunGard was founded in 1982 as a spin-off of the computer services division of [[Sun Oil Company]]. Initially, it focused on disaster recovery services, but over the years, it expanded its offerings through a series of acquisitions and organic growth. SunGard grew to become a key player in the software and services industry, particularly known for its financial and educational technology solutions.
-In 2005, SunGard was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms in a transaction valued at over $11 billion, making it one of the largest private equity buyouts of its time. This acquisition marked a new phase in SunGard's growth, focusing on expanding its product offerings and market reach.
+'''SunGard''' was a multinational company that provided software and services to institutions in the financial services industry, as well as to educational and public sector organizations. The company was known for its comprehensive suite of products that catered to various aspects of financial management, risk management, and business continuity.
-In 2015, [[Fidelity National Information Services]] (FIS), a global leader in financial technology, announced its intention to acquire SunGard, further expanding FIS's portfolio of financial services technology. The acquisition was completed in 2015, marking the end of SunGard as an independent entity and integrating its operations into FIS.
+== History ==
-==Products and Services==
+SunGard was founded in 1983 as a spin-off from the computer services division of Sun Oil Company. The name "SunGard" is derived from "Sun Oil Company" and "Guardian," reflecting its origins and mission to safeguard data and operations.
-SunGard provided a wide range of products and services across its three main sectors: financial services, education, and the public sector.
-===Financial Services===
+Over the years, SunGard expanded its offerings through a series of acquisitions, becoming a major player in the financial technology sector. In 2005, it was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms in one of the largest leveraged buyouts at the time.
-In the financial sector, SunGard offered solutions for [[securities processing]], [[asset management]], [[risk management]], and [[trading and investment management]]. These solutions helped financial institutions manage their operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and mitigate risks.
-===Education===
+== Products and Services ==
-For the education sector, SunGard provided software for [[student information systems]], [[learning management systems]], and administration. These solutions aimed to enhance the educational experience by streamlining administrative tasks and supporting learning initiatives.
-===Public Sector===
+SunGard provided a wide range of products and services, including:
-SunGard's public sector solutions included software for public safety and justice, revenue management, and human services. These products were designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness in public sector organizations, facilitating better service delivery to communities.
-==Acquisition by FIS==
+* '''Financial Systems''': Software solutions for trading, risk management, and investment management.
-The acquisition of SunGard by FIS in 2015 was a significant event in the technology and financial services industry. It combined FIS's expertise in banking and payments with SunGard's strengths in capital markets, asset management, and risk management. This merger created a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for financial institutions around the world, further solidifying FIS's position as a leading financial technology provider.
+* '''Public Sector Solutions''': Software for government and educational institutions to manage finances and operations.
+* '''Business Continuity''': Services to ensure data protection and disaster recovery.
-==Legacy==
+== Acquisition by FIS ==
-Although SunGard as an independent company no longer exists, its legacy lives on through the solutions and services it provided, now under the FIS brand. SunGard's contributions to the financial, educational, and public sectors have had a lasting impact, driving innovation and efficiency in these areas.
-[[Category:Software companies]]
+In 2015, SunGard was acquired by [[Fidelity National Information Services]] (FIS), a global leader in financial services technology. This acquisition allowed FIS to expand its portfolio and enhance its capabilities in serving the financial services industry.
-[[Category:Financial technology companies]]
-[[Category:Education technology companies]]
+== Legacy ==
-[[Category:Companies acquired by Fidelity National Information Services]]
+SunGard's legacy continues through its integration into FIS, where its technologies and services remain a vital part of the company's offerings. The acquisition has allowed FIS to provide more comprehensive solutions to its clients, leveraging SunGard's expertise in financial systems and business continuity.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Fidelity National Information Services]]
+* [[Financial technology]]
+* [[Business continuity planning]]
+[[Category:Defunct software companies of the United States]]
+[[Category:Financial services companies]]
+[[Category:Companies established in 1983]]
+[[Category:Companies disestablished in 2015]]