Passport firm to Viisage

Viisage Technology Inc. is acquiring Trans Digital Technologies Inc., a provider of technologies and services for U.S. passports, in a $49.6 million deal that is a mix of cash, notes and newly issued shares of Viisage stock.

The acquisition of Arlington, Va.-based TDT will provide Viisage with border management applications, a strong presence in the federal government market and new technological capabilities in secure document offerings, the company said.