CA Technologies is one of the largest independent software companies in the world.

The company, which was formerly known as Computer Associates International, is an American multinational publicly held corporation.

CA Technologies creates software systems that run in the mainframe, distributed computing systems, virtual machine and cloud computing environments.

In addition to creating software around such areas as API integration and API development, the company also sells security related products.

One such product is around API Security for the Open Enterprise, others include identity management and payment security.

Who uses CA Technologies?

CA Technologies is now primarily known for its B2B mainframe and distributed information technology infrastructure applications since the spin-off of their security products into Total Defense.

The sale of its antivirus properties took place in 2011, with Updata Partners the buyer.

The company states that its computer software programs are used by a majority of the Fortune Global 500 companies, government organisations, educational institutions, and other companies in diverse industries worldwide.

CA Technologies $4.4 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2014 and holds more than 950 patents worldwide.