Lockheed Adds Micro UAS Technology Company

Lockheed Martin is adding a Utah-based maker of technology for micro unmanned aerial systems, according to a Lockheed announcement Tuesday.

Lockheed said in the release that UAS are Procerus Technologies’ area of expertise. Procerus provides autopilot, targeting and payload technologies for micro UAS to both domestic and international governments.

Bob Stevens, Lockheed chairman and CEO, said small unmanned…

With Mobile Government in Mind, Deloitte Grabs Übermind

Deloitte recently announced that it acquired Seattle-based mobile technologies company Übermind, Inc. 

Deloitte said it grabbed the mobility company to keep up with an evolving market for mobile products, including the changing demands of its federal sector clients.

Deloitte said the acquisition improves the company’s “services relating to strategy, creative, mobile, web, eCommerce, content and enterprise mobile enablement…

IBM, Emptoris Sizing Up Federal Market Opportunity

IBM announced late last week its intent to acquire Emptoris Inc., which it describes as a cloud and on-premise analytics software provider.

The company indicated that the acquisition is part of its smarter commerce initiative, but after speaking with IBM and Emptoris executives, the implications of this acquisition span more than one initiative. 

Emptoris’ claim to…

Salesforce, Rypple Aim to Create a Social Enterprise to Promote Agency Goals

Last week, Salesforce.com announced a social networking acquisition that has been long in the making, according to John Wookey, executive vice president of advanced applications. 

The company said it will acquire Rypple, a cloud-based performance management services provider, and bring on all of Rypple’s staff and offerings. Wookey will run Rypple’s operations, which Salesforce will rename…

Quest Software Acquires ‘Fine-Grained’ Authorization Software Firm

In an effort to expand its information technology services, Quest Software Inc. announced today it has acquired BiTKOO.

BiTKOO specializes in XACML and “fine-grained” authorization software.

As part of the acquisition, BiTKOO will be incorporated into Quest’s one identity solutions product line to provide IT assistance, “fine-grained authorization” and security services.

“This investment will make Quest the first large…

IBM Targets Cloud-based Analytics with New Purchase

Surveys, predictions and now more acquisitions make top cloud news of recent. IBM announced that it is to buy DemandTec, a web-based enterprise software company with cloud-based analytics solutions, in a $440 million deal. 

According to the company, the merger agreement includes a cash transaction and the addition of DemandTec’s capabilities to IBM’s Smarter Commerce initiatives.

Similar…

Thales Acquires Tampa Microwave; Thales USA CEO Allan Cameron Comments

Thales today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire satellite communications firm Tampa Microwave. GovCon Wire covered the story, here.

Tampa Microwave’s core capabilities include the design, development, and manufacturing of SATCOM terminals as well as custom SATCOM engineering and customer support.

According to Tampa, its strategic focus areas will complement Thales’s existing product portfolio and will…

HP Builds on Cloud with Hiflex Software Acquisition

HP today announced it has acquired privately held global software solutions provider Hiflex Software GmbH.

The acquisition will extend the company’s portfolio of cloud-based technologies and solutions. HP will support a broad range of partner solutions, giving customers maximum choice and flexibility, according to the news release. 

“HP wants to break the traditional barriers of how and where…

IBM Revamps Smarter Cities Initiative after Acquiring Cúram Software

IBM announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cúram Software Ltd.

Cúram was founded in 1990 and is based in Dublin, Ireland, with additional offices throughout North America, Australia, Europe and India. The company’s software is used around the world in more than 80 government agency projects.

The software allows users to monitor all components of…

Raytheon Boosts Cybersecurity Offerings with Newly Acquired Firm

Raytheon Company has grabbed another cybersecurity company with the acquisition of Pikewerks Corporation.

This purchase is the Raytheon’s ninth cyber-related acquisition since 2007, according to a company announcement. 

Raytheon indicated that this purchase, of which terms were undisclosed, will extend the company’s defense capabilities for customers in the intelligence community, the Defense Department, among others.

Pikewerks,…