Nortal Acquires Accela Middle East Division

Accela Acquires Novotx

February 9, 2026

Cloud & SaaS

Accela, a cloud software provider for state and local governments, acquired Novotx to expand its platform roadmap to cover the full lifecycle of public infrastructure—from planning and permitting through operations, maintenance, and long-term asset stewardship. The deal integrates Novotx’s GIS-native asset and work management capabilities (including utilities, service requests, work orders, inspections, and field operations) into the Accela Civic Platform to reduce fragmented workflows and improve long-term visibility and planning for agencies.

Nortal Acquires Nearsure

July 15, 2025

IT Services

Nortal has acquired U.S.-based Nearsure, a technology solutions provider with talent across Latin America, to accelerate Nortal's expansion across the Americas and strengthen its AI, low-code and enterprise delivery capabilities. Nearsure—which employs more than 600 technology professionals—will merge with Nortal’s U.S. operations and rebrand in 2025, enabling expanded nearshore delivery for clients in healthcare, government, financial services and other sectors.

Accela Acquires OpenCounter

July 22, 2024

Government & Public Sector

Accela has acquired OpenCounter to integrate its applicant-facing permitting and licensing tools into Accela’s cloud platform, aiming to simplify the permit application experience for residents, businesses, and event organizers. The deal enhances Accela’s civic technology capabilities and expands its offering for local and state governments.

Business Integra Technology Solutions Acquires Aquila Technology from Zensar

April 2, 2021

IT Services

Business Integra Technology Solutions has acquired Aquila Technology Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zensar Technologies Inc., strengthening Business Integra’s capabilities and presence in the U.S. national security and government IT market. The deal, announced April 2, 2021, was advised by FOCUS Investment Banking and transfers Aquila’s government-focused IT and engineering services to Business Integra.

Momentum Telecom Acquires Altus Technology

February 8, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

Momentum Telecom completed its acquisition of Altus Technology, a Nashville-based provider of cloud-based unified communications solutions. The deal expands Momentum's UCaaS and managed network offerings and integrates Altus' team and customers into Momentum's global managed cloud services platform; terms were not disclosed.

Accel-KKR Makes Majority Growth Investment in NAVTOR

August 27, 2020

Cloud & SaaS

Accel-KKR has made a majority growth investment in NAVTOR to accelerate the company's organic growth and support transformative M&A expansion. NAVTOR, headquartered in Egersund, Norway, is a leader in cloud-based e-navigation solutions (ENCs, digital publications, route optimization and fleet management); Crescent Capital Group LP partnered on financing for the deal.