From the Editor

SunGard Data Systems provides software and processing solutions for the financial services industry, higher education, and the public sector in over 70 countries. SunGard also offers disaster recovery, managed IT, and information availability consulting services along with business continuity management software.SunGard has agreed to be acquired by publicly-traded Fidelity National Information Services. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2015.

SunGard Data Systems Company Stats
Industry
IT Software & Services
Founded
1982
Headquarters
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Country/Territory
United States
President and CEO
Russell Fradin

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