CSC buys more big data capabilities

Computer Sciences Corp. has acquired 42Six Solutions LLC, a software development company specializing in big data processing, analytics and advanced applications support. Financial terms remain undisclosed.

42Six Solutions, based in Columbia, Md., caters to the Defense Department and the U.S. intelligence community.

“Data services and analytics capabilities are rapidly becoming essential elements of commercial and government operations, and these product offerings hold unmistakable benefits to the intelligence community,” said Sashi Reddi, vice president of the company’s Big Data and Analytics, Computer Sciences Corp.

“This acquisition aligns directly with CSC’s strategy of offering customers greater value through big data expertise and intellectual property. 42Six brings some of the most highly capable developers in the intelligence field to our team and we are excited at the opportunity to infuse their entrepreneurial spirit into CSC’s global operations,” he said.