Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

Computer Associates International, Inc.
     
         (CA) A US software development company, founded in
        1976.  CA have purchased many other software companies,
        including {Spectrum Software, Inc.}, {Cheyenne Software},
        {Platinum Technology, Inc.}, {ASK Corporation}.  They produce
        a number of popular software packages, including {Unicenter
        TNG} and {Ingres}.
     
        They had an {Initial Public Offering} in 1981 valued at more
        than US$3.2M, had more than US$6B in revenue in 2000, and
        employ more than 17,000 people.
     
        {Home (http://www.ca.com/)}.
     
        (20002-04-20)