Does Compuware still exist?
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In March 2020, Compuware reached a deal to sell to Houston-based enterprise software company BMC Software for $2 billion, the largest acquisition in BMC’s history. Compuware ceased to exist as a company, but all Compuware products remain available under the name BMC Compuware.
Where is Compuware located?
Detroit
Detroit-based Compuware, once the largest tech company in Michigan, has passed from the hands of one private-equity firm into another through a debt-heavy leveraged buyout.
Who bought Compuware?

Compuware is now a part of the BMC ZSolutions organization that serves the mainframe industry. This is one of the largest acquisitions in BMC’s history and the company’s third acquisition in less than two years.
Did BMC buy Compuware?
HOUSTON – June 1, 2020 – BMC, a global leader in IT solutions for the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, today announced the close of its acquisition of Compuware, a leading provider of mainframe application development, delivery, and performance solutions.
Who owns Compuware Building Detroit?
Thoma Bravo
Compuware is owned by Chicago-based private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Thoma Bravo acquired Compuware in 2014 and took it private in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.

Is Compuware publicly traded?
Compuware stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock exchanges under the ticker symbol: CPWR.
How many employees does Compuware have?
Company Growth (employees)
Employees (est.) (Feb 2022) | 2,243 | (-1%) |
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Website Visits (Nov 2021) | 1 k | |
Share Price (Feb 2022) | $0 | (-7%) |
Cybersecurity rating | A | More |
What is Compuware used for?
Application performance monitoring and analysis BMC Compuware Strobe is a performance management and analysis solution for mainframe applications that helps performance analysts pinpoint application inefficiencies causing excessive CPU consumption and prolonged execution time.
How much did Compuware sell for?
a $2.4 billion
Thoma Bravo has held Compuware for more than five years. The technology-focused buyout shop took Compuware private in 2014 in a $2.4 billion transaction.
How big is Compuware?
Compuware has more than 23,000 customers around the world. Compuware Covisint customers include more than 300,000 users at more than 30,000 companies. We maintain approximately 96 offices in 32 countries. The Company’s headquarters is located at One Campus Martius, Detroit, Michigan 48226.