Novetta Acquires WaveStrike

Accenture Federal Services Acquires Novetta from The Carlyle Group

June 1, 2021

AI & Machine Learning

Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture, has agreed to acquire Novetta, an advanced analytics and cyber engineering firm serving U.S. defense, intelligence, and law enforcement customers. The deal — being sold by The Carlyle Group — brings Novetta's ~1,300 employees and machine learning, cyber, and cloud capabilities into AFS to expand its national security analytics and digital offerings.

Wavestone Acquires NewVantage Partners

January 25, 2022

Data & Analytics

Wavestone, the Paris-based IT and management consultancy, acquired data strategy firm NewVantage Partners in December 2021 to strengthen its data, AI and analytics advisory capabilities. The acquisition brings NewVantage's data strategy, governance and management expertise into Wavestone's broader digital transformation and IT advisory portfolio, expanding capabilities for enterprise clients.

VTG Acquires Next Rev Technologies, LLC

November 15, 2022

IT Services

VTG has acquired Next Rev Technologies, LLC to expand its multi-cloud software development, digital transformation, and cyber capabilities while adding Next Rev's U.S. Intelligence Community customers. The acquisition enhances VTG's data science and advanced analytics depth and supports its strategy to build a mid-tier national security company.

Octo Acquires Volant Associates

July 13, 2021

IT Services

Octo, a Reston, Virginia-based IT modernization firm serving the U.S. federal government, has acquired Volant Associates, a Chantilly, Virginia technology integrator and software development company focused on Defense ISR and Intelligence Community missions. The acquisition adds more than 85 highly cleared technical employees and integrates Volant's leadership as a new division within Octo's IC and Air Force Business Unit to expand Octo's capabilities and customer reach across DoD and intelligence customers.

Fortra Acquires Cobalt Strike from Strategic Cyber LLC

March 4, 2020

Cybersecurity

Fortra (formerly HelpSystems) has acquired Cobalt Strike, the penetration-testing/threat-emulation product developed by Strategic Cyber LLC. The deal folds Cobalt Strike into Fortra’s Core Security business to expand its infrastructure-protection and red-team/pen-testing capabilities while retaining Cobalt Strike creator Raphael Mudge in a strategic role.

Bell Acquires Stratejm and CloudKettle

July 9, 2024

IT Services

Bell has acquired Canadian technical services firms Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding managed cybersecurity and Salesforce professional services to its capabilities. Both businesses will join Bell's group of companies and report into FX Innovation to strengthen Bell's cloud, security and AI-powered enterprise offerings.