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Keane, Inc.

Year Founded:

1965

Founder(s):

John F. Keane

Location:

Hingham, MA

Description:

Keane, a former IBM employee, founded Keane, Inc. as a contract programming firm to assist companies in harnessing the power of computer technology. In the early 70s, Keane developed a project management methodology for managing the development of complex software projects which became the foundation for all of its application development and outsourcing methodologies. Today it is one of the largest and most successful software services companies in the industry.

Year of First Public Offering:

1970

Final Year in Business:

Not applicable

Disposition:

Not applicable

Price, if sold:

Not applicable

Current contact information:

Keane, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
Ten City Square
Boston, MA 02129
1.617.241.9200 / 1.800.36.KEANE

Sources for additional information:

Keane Inc.'s web site

Sources for information on this page:

Keane Inc.'s web site as of 04/27/01

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