Compuware was an American software company based in Detroit.[1] The company developed enterprise software primarily for mainframe computing environments and provided related services, including software testing, development, and performance management.
The company ceased to operate as an independent entity in 2020 following its acquisition by BMC Software.
History
In 1973, Peter Karmanos Jr., Thomas Thewes, and Allen B. Cutting established Compuware Corporation to provide clients with professional technical services. By 1978, Compuware opened its first remote office to service the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore area. In 1992, the company completed its initial public offering (IPO) and traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CPWR. At the end of 1998, Compuware surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark.
In 2003, Compuware moved its headquarters from Farmington Hills, Michigan, to a new headquarters building in downtown Detroit.[2][3]