AvantGo, Inc.

AvantGo, Inc. provided mobile data services that enabled users to access business information on mobile devices, enhancing productivity and connectivity for enterprises in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. AvantGo, Inc. focused on delivering mobile data access solutions, facilitating business information retrieval on handheld devices.

In December 2002, the company was acquired by Sybase, Inc. for USD 38. 00 mn. Sybase, headquartered in Hayward, US, subsequently integrated AvantGo's capabilities into its mobile offerings.

The acquisition marked a strategic pivot to strengthen Sybase's mobile data services. The founder information is not available. Sybase, Inc. , now part of SAP, is recognized for its suite of enterprise data management solutions.

Core products include SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE), a reliable SQL database server; SAP IQ, a columnar analytics database for business intelligence; and SAP SQL Anywhere, an embedded database for secure data management in environments with minimal IT support. These solutions support efficient data management and analytics, catering to a diverse range of industries including finance, telecommunications, and manufacturing across North America, Europe, and Asia. Sybase's revenue was generated primarily through software licensing and subscription services. Clients purchased licenses for products like SAP ASE and SAP IQ for on-premises or cloud deployment, reflecting a B2B transaction model.

Subscription services for SAP SQL Anywhere provided ongoing updates and support, ensuring client retention. The company maintained a broad market presence, serving a variety of enterprises, thus achieving a diversified revenue stream through its advanced data management solutions. With the acquisition of AvantGo, Inc. in December 2002, Sybase aims to enhance its mobile solutions portfolio.

The integration of AvantGo’s services is expected to expand Sybase's reach into the mobile market, leveraging the recent funding from the acquisition to develop new products tailored for mobile data access. Specific plans for future product launches or market expansions have not been detailed.