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Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE: CSC) has acquired the world’s largest pure-play software testing and quality management provider, AppsLabs Technologies, for an undisclosed amount. CSC said it expects the move to provide emerging technologies, methodologies and a sales force, which will enhance its application testing capabilities. CSC also said AppLabs complements its …
Read More »In-Q-Tel Forms Partnership, Invests in Mobile Privacy Software Developer
In-Q-Tel has formed a partnership with Oculis Labs, a software developer that protects mobile and desktop computers from visual eavesdroppers. In-Q-Tel invests in innovative technology solutions that support the U.S. intelligence community. The firm said its relationship and strategic investment will accelerate Oculis’ government market success. “Oculis Labs is an …
Read More »General Dynamics Receives First Order on $3.7B Hardware, Software IDIQ
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has announced its C4 systems business unit has received the first order on its recently-awarded $3.7 billion follow-on contract to provide hardware and software to the U.S. Army. The company said it could fulfill contract orders for: • rugged and semi-rugged computers and ultra-thin client products • computer peripherals • routers …
Read More »General Dynamics Wins Follow-On $3.7B Army Hardware, Software IDIQ
General Dynamics‘ (NYSE: GD) C4 systems business unit has won a $3.7 billion U.S. Army indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide hardware and software to the U.S Defense Department. The five-year award can include orders for computers, laptops, radio and other communications equipment, server platforms, routers and other items. The company may also provide system integration, …
Read More »HP to Acquire Software Firm Autonomy Corp. for $11.7B Cash; CEO Leo Apotheker Comments
Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ) has placed a recommended cash offer to purchase prominent U.K. software firm Autonomy Corp. for $42.23 per share, or over $11.7 billion. HP’s new HP Vision subsidiary will acquire the enterprise information software management firm. Autonomy founder and CEO Mike Lynch will continue to lead its operations. The boards of both companies …
Read More »CGI, Oracle Collaborate to Provide Tax, Revenue Agencies With System Architecture
CGI Group, Inc. (NYSE: GIB) will collaborate with Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL) to offer tax and revenue agencies two built-for-government software products. The software products are: CGI’s Computer Assisted Collection System for Government Oracle Enterprise Taxation and Policy Management CGI said the complementary products create a service-oriented infrastructure, which fully supports tax administration and lowers …
Read More »L-3 To Help Navy Update Canadian Air Force Training System
The U.S. Navy has awarded L-3 Communications Corp. (NYSE: LLL), Arlington, Texas, a $22, 362, 512 firm-fixed-price contract for hardware and software to upgrade the Canadian Air Force’s training system. The purchase is under the Foreign Military Sales program. Canada’s advanced distributed combat training system will upgrade to the current U.S. Navy tactical operation flight trainers …
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