Kratos, SYS see growth through merger
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions and SYS Technologies have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction, the companies announced today.
SpringCM buys Synchris assets
SpringCM has acquired the assets of Synchris Inc., including its brand-name line of bid, proposal and contract management software.
ITAA names new executive leadership
The Information Technology Association of America has formed a new board of directors executive committee following its merger with the Government Electronics and Information Technology Association.
Welcome to the bipolar M&A market
The government services mergers and acquisition market has been consistently active since 2001. But today it's more of a bipolar M&A market driven by the small-business recertification requirements that took effect July 1.
M&A roundup
A group led by Scott Amey, co-founder of RS Information Systems Inc., bought government IT services provider Amyx Inc. of Alexandria, Va.
Amey Group acquires Amyx
A group led by Scott Amey, co-founder of RS Information Systems Inc., has acquired Amyx Inc., a small business that provides management and technology services to the government.
ICF to buy management firm
ICF International plans to acquire Jones and Stokes Associates, an integrated planning and resource management firm, for about $50 million.
IBM opts for AptSoft
Purchasing AptSoft will strengthen IBM's service-oriented architecture portfolio, company officials said.
Amcom picks up 911 technology
Communications software company Amcom Software acquired Telident 911 Solutions, the enhanced 911 products of Teltronics Inc.
Wyle completes RSIS purchase
The acquisition increases Wyle's 2008 annual revenue projection to approximately $800 million and the number of employees to more than 4,200.
Sun to buy MySQL
Sun Microsystems is working to acquire open-source database vendor MySQL AB for about $800 million in cash.
Oracle bulks up with BEA buy
Oracle Corp.'s acquisition of BEA Systems Inc. will give the ever-growing company a competitive edge over some of its rivals, industry analysts said.
Forecast 2008: Small business under the microscope
Small and woman-owned businesses will face more scrutiny this year and perhaps fewer awards, largely due to the new recertification rule introduced by the SBA and a proposed SBA rule change to the women's contracting program.
Prepare now, or miss opportunities later
Whether it is the integration of a recent acquisition or the new economic and political climate, change is in the wind, and business development professionals have to deal with it.
Unisys stockholder calls for sale of federal unit
Unisys Corp. might sell its federal business unit if it agrees to the demand of a major stockholder to take the step and end what it called the company's "ruinous stock-price performance."
ACS snaps up U.K. outsourcing business
Affiliated Computer Services Inc. will acquire Syan Holdings Ltd., a provider of information technology outsourcing services, for about $60 million in an all-cash deal.
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Making the climb back to the top
Acquisitions will play big role in making ATS a major middle-tier player.
Forecast 2008: Chart your course
Elections, GSA contracts, deadlines and congressional oversight shape the future.
Hughes Communications snaps up Helius
Hughes Communications Inc. will acquire Helius Inc., a provider of business Internet protocol TV solutions and a portfolio company of Canopy Ventures.
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