Deal-making to continue despite downturn

The government contracting industry, like the rest of U.S economy, is trying to ascertain what political change and the financial turmoil will mean for it. Specifically, how are the capital markets and the mergers and acquisitions environment for this industry affected?

Boeing to buy Digital Receiver Technology

Boeing Co. is acquiring Digital Receiver Technology Inc., a developer of hardware and software products for wireless surveillance and tracking equipment.

Perot acquires Tellurian Networks

In a move to expand its information technology health care offerings, Perot Systems Corp. has acquired Tellurian Networks Inc.

SI stockholders OK sale to Serco

Serco Group's planned acquisition of SI International Inc. took another step toward completion Nov. 12 when SI's stockholders approved the merger.

Elbit purchases Innovative Concepts

Elbit Systems of America has acquired Innovative Concepts, a wireless communications company, for $15 million in cash.

Global Crossing seeks growth through acquisitions

Five years after emerging from bankruptcy-court protection and changing its business focus, Global Crossing Ltd. is now mulling over possible mergers and acquisitions.

Merger trend continues as AeA, ECA look to join

AeA and the Electronics Components Association announce that they are talking about merging.

Oracle to buy RuleBurst

Oracle Corp. plans to acquire RuleBurst Holdings, the parent company of rules-management software maker Haley.

The safe haven in an economic storm

Recent turmoil in debt and equity markets highlights the contrast between federally oriented businesses and companies serving private-sector customers. It reminds us of the attractive, fundamental characteristics of the government services industry: stability, visibility, predictable cash flows and modest capital requirements.

Eye on M&A

Strategic buys aim to survive crisis.

D.C. Capital continues deal-making

D.C. Capital Partners' National Interest Security Co. acquires Multi-Threaded to build on data-analysis capabilities.

FCC to vote on wireless mergers

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin said Wednesday that the agency plans to vote on two key mergers involving wireless carriers next month.

Boeing makes another logistics buy

Boeing has acquired Federated Software Group, a company whose engineering and software systems help track and distribute military equipment and personnel.

Intel snaps up NetEffect

Intel Corp. has acquired NetEffect Inc., a network connectivity company that focuses on technology for server clusters.

Safran to buy Motorola biometrics unit

Safran plans to purchase the Printrak biometrics business unit of Motorola Inc.

Clinton Rubin acquires McConnell International

Clinton Rubin LLC has purchased McConnell International LLC., a public-sector consulting firm.

UTC scraps effort to buy Diebold

United Technologies Corp. yesterday withdrew its $2.63 billion offer to buy Diebold Inc. after receiving repeated 'refusals' by Diebold management to engage in discussions.

Veritas grows portfolio with CherryRoad deal

Veritas Capital continues to demonstrate its faith in the government market with its purchase this week of CherryRoad GT Inc.

Symantec buys MessageLabs

Symantec Corp. will acquire MessageLabs Ltd., a provider of online anti-spam software.

CA swoops on IDFocus

CA Inc. has acquired IDFocus LLC., an identity management technology provider, in a move to boost its information security capabilities.