IBM plans to acquire business process software firm

Acquisition target makes products for business process management.

Dell-Perot merger showing quick benefits, officials say

Five weeks after Dell Co. acquired Perot Systems Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion, officials at Dell say the integration has gone smoothly with no turf wars and a new batch of contract opportunities.

Deltek purchases mySBX to strengthen services offerings

Deltek Inc. has acquired mySBX, an online community that helps government contractors to rapidly identify opportunities, manage resources and expand their business. The financial terms were not reported.

8 stories to keep watching in 2010

We rank the most important stories that broke during 2009. But the impact of these stories will continue to be felt into 2010 and beyond.

HP slams into comms; Inmarsat buy shifts satcom balance

The big deal in November's information technology mergers and acquisition market was undeniably Hewlett-Packard Co.'s announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion.

ICF wraps up purchase of cybersecurity firm

ICF International Inc. has closed its acquisition of Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology firm that specializes in cybersecurity and full-scope identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.

Premium companies stand out from the pack

The top-performing companies are positioning themselves through targeted acquisitions in faster growing segments of the market, often with proprietary technologies.

Cisco plans prompt reply to DOJ query on Tandberg buy

Cisco Systems Inc. said today that it will respond expeditiously to a request for additional information from the Justice Department, part of the regulatory process regarding Cisco’s planned acquisition of Tandberg ASA.

ICF makes cybersecurity move with acquisition

ICF International Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Jacob & Sundstrom Inc., an information technology security firm that specializes in cybersecurity and identity management services to federal civilian and defense agencies.

Harris buys Patriot to expand federal health IT offerings

Harris Corp. has acquired privately held Patriot Technologies LLC, a provider of health care information technology, imaging and enterprise software solutions primarily to the Veterans Affairs Department.

HP/3Com deal marks shift in IT industry

The winners will be the companies that successfully build on their strengths to broaden the scope of their offerings.

HP challenges Cisco with 3Com purchase

Hewlett Packard's announcement that it plans to buy network equipment maker 3Com Corp. for $2.7 billion in cash is largely viewed as a smart move by the giant computer maker and a salvo fired across the bow of its chief rival, Cisco Systems Inc.

9 questions and answers about the TASC deal

Here are the need-to-knows for partners, competitors and customers of TASC.

TASC sale triggers more questions

Northrop Grumman was forced to sell, so who else might be selling and what's next for TASC?

Northrop to sell TASC for $1.65 billion

Northrop Grumman has found a buyer for its TASC unit as the company moves quickly to address organizational conflicts of interests concerns raised by new federal laws.

Major defense players soldier on with positive quarterly results

The Big 5 defense prime contractors remain resilient in their performance and moderately optimistic about their future prospects

Ernst & Young acquires tech-consulting firm

Ernst & Young acquired Capital City Technologies, a management and technology-consulting firm that serves the government sector.

M&A deals lag in 2009

The number of announced acquisitions by quarter since the start of 2008.

VeriSign restructuring close to finish line

The October sale of VeriSign Inc.'s Global Security Consulting Services business unit was the latest in the restructuring plan undertaken two years ago by the IT security company.

Xerox-ACS deal brings new opportunities

When the acquisition of Affiliated Computer Services closes, the combination will bring new opportunities and markets to both companies.