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Founded in 1968, Macro 4 comprises two divisions, both of which
provide innovative software solutions for businesses.
Document Management Solutions (DMS) provides a comprehensive set
of solutions which address document related issues and help organisations
improve their service and productivity, whilst cutting costs and
waste.
Systems Management Solutions (SMS) provides software that improves
and maintains the smooth running of mainframe computers and allows
users to find, analyse and fix problems across their business critical
applications.
Macro 4 software solutions are used by many of the world's major
organisations and it has established an excellent reputation for
high quality, flexibility, good value and superior service.
Mission Statement
Our Mission at Macro 4 is to deliver superior returns to our shareholders
and offer innovative, sustainable, value-added solutions to our
customers and sales partners. We aim to provide a supportive and
rewarding environment that encourages our people to fulfil their
potential.
History Timeline
| 1968 |
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Established & incorporated as
a private company |
| 1976 |
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After selling other products, started
development of its own products |
| 1983 |
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Management buyout from founder |
| 1984-85 |
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Formed subsidiaries in France, Italy
& Switzerland |
| 1985 |
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Acquired Macro 4, Inc. (USA) |
| 1986 |
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Listed on London Stock Exchange |
| 1990-92 |
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Formed subsidiaries in Germany, Benelux
& Spain |
| 1992 |
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First iSeries (System i) product launched |
| 1995 |
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Acquisition of Primary Systems (first
Unix product) |
| 1998 |
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New management team |
| 1999 |
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Acquisition of Insync Software, Inc. |
| 2000 |
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Acquisition of TraceMaster |
| 2000 |
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Acquisition of Viewpoint/ISI (Columbus
DW product) |
| 2003 |
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IBM OEM arrangement |
| 2004 |
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Launch of Columbus Central |
| 2004 |
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Launch of Columbus OM |
| 2004 |
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Launch of FreezeFrame |
| 2005 |
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Launch of Columbus APO & Admin |
| 2006 |
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Launch of Fault Analysis Portal |
| 2006 |
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Launch of Application Performance
Portal |
| 2007 |
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Acquisition of ExpeTune |
| 2007 |
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Business Information Logistics renamed to Document Management Solutions |
| 2007 |
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Systems Management Products renamed to Systems Management Solutions |
| 2007 |
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Acquisition of Plextec (renamed ExpeTune DB) |
| 2008 |
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Macro 4 celebrates its 40th anniversary |
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