Markon, a mission integrator specializing in cybersecurity, technology, business operations and infrastructure, has completed the acquisition of PLEX, a cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and enterprise engineering firm, in a deal backed by Sterling Investment Partners.
What Impact Will the PLEX Acquisition Have on Markon?
Markon said Friday the acquisition will expand its cybersecurity and technology capabilities to meet customers’ digital modernization needs, enhance cross-market services, develop proprietary tools, increase access to government contracts and open opportunities beyond the federal sector.
“We’ve long supported national security missions across enterprise technology, operations, and infrastructure,” said Ray Carney, CEO of Markon. “With PLEX, we’re infusing those efforts with elite cybersecurity and AI capabilities, delivering integrated systems that elevate our impact. From secure systems engineering to digital modernization, this move expands what’s possible for our clients.”
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What Capabilities Does PLEX Bring to Markon?
PLEX’s experience in agentic AI, zero-trust architecture, industrial control systems cybersecurity and secure systems integration, along with over 195 certifications, strengthens Markon’s ability to support critical national security missions in classified and defense environments.
The acquisition provides Markon access to PLEX’s client base, including U.S. Cyber Command, Army Materiel Command and the Air Force. PLEX’s independent research and development program supports the creation of proprietary cyber tools and threat models for current clients and future products. The deal also expands Markon’s workforce to over 600, with cyber and technology services now accounting for more than half of the revenue.
