Public capital markets have been receptive to federal IT companies since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Since then, more than $4 billion of equity has been raised for federal companies via initial or follow-on public offerings.
In a move to bolster its network-centric operations capabilities, aviation and communication electronics manufacturer Rockwell Collins Inc. will buy software developer Anzus Inc.
The new company formed by the merger of Viisage Technology Inc. and Identix Inc. is continuing its deal-making with the acquisition of a privately held intelligence firm.
WebMethods Inc. has signed a $38 million definitive agreement to buy Infravio Inc., a privately held business integration and optimization software company.
PC Mall Gov Inc. of Chantilly, Va., has acquired Government Micro Resources Inc. in a move that company officials said will help it move into higher end products and services.
Rockwell Collins Inc. has acquired IP Unwired, a provider of high data rate modems and networking products and services for U.S. and international military customers.
Qwest Communications International Inc. completed its purchase of OnFiber Communications Inc., a provider of fiber-optic telecom services, for $107 million in cash.
Intergraph Corp. of Huntsville, Ala., has agreed to be acquired for $1.3 billion by an investor group led by Hellman & Friedman LLC and the Texas Pacific Group.
The shareholders and boards of directors of Viisage Technology Inc. and Identix Inc. approved their merger this week, forming the new company L-1 Identity Solutions Inc.
