California-based Parsons Corp. announced Jan. 8 it has acquired OGSystems, which provides advanced technologies in geospatial intelligence, big data analytics and threat mitigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to a press release, the move follows \u201ca series of strategic investments\u201d and is the third acquisition by Parsons in the last 14 months. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OGSystems\u2019 main customers include the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the National Reconnaissance Office, and Special Operations Command. The company\u2019s VIPER Labs and Immersive Engineering techniques were the catalysts for deployment of geospatial systems and software, embedded system threat analytics and cloud engineering solutions, the release stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOGSystems will expand our position in critical markets, including space operations, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and beyond,\u201d Carey Smith, Parsons\u2019 chief operating officer, said. \u201cParsons\u2019 existing artificial intelligence and cloud computing expertise will augment OGSystems\u2019 support for customers demanding more efficiency in analyzing overwhelming volumes of geographic imagery and data.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parsons\u2019 last major acquisition, in May 2018, was Polaris Alpha, which provides innovative mission solutions for complex defense, intelligence, security customers and other U.S. federal government customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parsons noted at the time that its artificial intelligence, signals intelligence and data analytics expertise supporting defensive and offensive cybersecurity missions will be expanded by integrating Polaris Alpha\u2019s machine learning, data, video, multi-source analytics and automated reasoning technologies. Moreover, Polaris Alpha\u2019s portfolio of electromagnetic warfare, signals intelligence, space situational awareness and multidomain command and control technologies will \u201csignificantly increase the scale and scope of Parsons\u2019 capabilities and customer relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cParsons\u2019 strategy is focused on disruptive, differentiated technologies demanded in high-growth, mission-oriented programs in the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure sectors,\u201d Chuck Harrington, Parsons\u2019 chairman and CEO, said following the acquisition of OGSystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe actionable intelligence that geospatial imagery and data analytics brings to Parsons\u2019 portfolio through OGSystems is a game changer. Whether informing our national security customers\u2019 mission planning or designing tomorrow\u2019s resilient smart city, Parsons now brings deeper intelligence expertise to the challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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