Sybase solidifies mobile and wireless leadership with the acquisition of AvantGo

Sybase intends to operate AvantGo under its iAnywhere Solutions subsidiary.

"In fact, the acquisition of AvantGo strengthen our position as the leading player in the mobile middleware market by combining both companies' Sybase iAnywhere and AvantGo market presence and award-winning technologies. Together, iAnywhere Solutions with AvantGo will be able to offer an end-to-end m-Business platform unrivaled in the industry - addressing enterprise mobility of Web content, corporate data and applications." Said George Khouri, Managing Director, Sybase Middle East.

The acquisition expands Sybase iAnywhere Solutions' reach into new wireless opportunities with the addition of AvantGo's offline Web capabilities and My AvantGo® service to the company's portfolio.

"Building on our mobile database leadership, this union will enable Sybase iAnywhere Solutions to fuel new growth and pioneer innovative solutions in the emerging mobile middleware market. AvantGo is recognized as one of the world's largest mobile applications, with more than seven million registered users." Said Lara Kayali, Marketing Manager, Sybase Middle East.

"We are impressed by the commitment of the Sybase and iAnywhere Solutions management teams to drive opportunities for our mobile enterprise products and the My AvantGo service around the world," said David Pratt, president and CEO, AvantGo. "We believe there is a strong future for our products, customers, partners and employees with Sybase's significant global strength and resources."

"Today's announcement is an important part of iAnywhere Solutions' strategic plans to fuel new growth in the mobile and wireless arena," said John Chen, chairman, president and CEO, Sybase. "I am excited by the opportunities of the new combined entity, and am confident in iAnywhere Solutions' ability to execute on its strategy to drive future growth."