Compass Software's trademark was left unchanged for almost 25 years. It was time to rejuvenate the logo. Of course the intend was not a complete rebranding, therefore a more modern and fresh look was chosen, while the vlaue of brand recognition remained.
If you'd like to read more about the details of the logo and the reasons for a change, you are welcome to read the official press release here:
Corporate Design Relaunch Compass Software