On October 26, 2024, Infotel Corp. celebrates its 40th anniversary. This marks an important milestone in
the history of a company that has successfully combined innovation and excellence to stand out in the IT
sector. This success is based on several decades of technological advancement, strategic development,
and a forward-looking vision.
Founded in Paris in 1979, Infotel was already recognized for its software centered around computer
systems. From its early days, the company established itself as a key player, collaborating with renowned
clients such as PSA, Air France, and BNP. However, 1984 marked a decisive turning point with the creation
of Infotel Corp., Infotel’s software division dedicated to the American market, launched to support the
development of Infopak, a revolutionary data compression software.
Infopak : The Driving Force Behind the Creation of Infotel Corp.
Infopak, developed in 1984, enabled Infotel to reach a significant milestone. Born out of a specific client
request, this compression software stood out for its ease of use and performance, achieving compression
rates exceeding 70%. This product quickly gained traction, not only in France but also internationally.
It was precisely to support the deployment of Infopak in the United States and other international markets
that Infotel created Infotel Corp. This subsidiary was tasked with expanding the company’s software
activities across the Atlantic. Infopak thus became the first product to place Infotel on the global stage,
cementing its position as a publisher of innovative software.
International Expansion and Ongoing Diversification
The initial success of Infopak allowed Infotel Corp. to rapidly expand abroad. Versions adapted to other
database management systems, such as DB2 and VSAM, were launched, opening doors to new markets.
Infotel Corp. was Infotel’s first subsidiary. As we wanted to be a major player in software, it was important to have a presence in the world’s largest market, and we made our first Infopak sales on the same day in France and the United States. Today, Infotel Corp. is an asset for the development and sale of our future software and service offerings.
Infotel Corp. then diversified its portfolio with software like iDBA, dedicated to optimizing database
performance, InfoUnload, a fast and efficient data unloading solution, and DB/IQ, an advanced analysis
tool for intelligent database management. These solutions address the growing needs of businesses in
terms of data management and system performance optimization.
A Vision Focused on the Future
Today, Infotel Corp. is positioned among the global leaders in software solutions, particularly in the United
States. While staying true to its roots, the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation to
support its clients in their technological challenges.
As the company celebrates its 40th anniversary, Infotel Corp. would like to thank its clients and partners
for their trust. Together, we will continue to shape the future of IT, guided by the same ambition: to
innovate in order to help businesses in their digital transformation.