EADS North America strengthens its Information Technology Services capabilities with the acquisition of Dynamic Process Solutions Inc.
Arlington, Virginia, 08 June 2006
EADS North America today announced the acquisition of Dynamic Process Solutions, Inc. (DPSI), a company that specializes in commercial-off-the-shelf consulting and management support services for military and commercial customers, including the United States Air Force. DPSI will join EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of EADS North America Defense. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
"DPSI provides a perfect fit with the growing business portfolio of EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions," said Ralph D. Crosby, Jr., Chairman and CEO of EADS North America. "The DPSI team has significant experience in applying commercially-oriented solutions to mission essential government and military information technology and network needs. Combining the strengths of EADS North America Security and Systems Solutions and DPSI will significantly strengthen our product and service offerings, particularly to our key military customers for information assurance (IA) support."
Based in O'Fallon, Illinois, DPSI began its operations in 1995 with a focus on administrative support for military command and control decision support services. Since then, the company's activities have expanded to include software and database development, systems integration, electronic messaging, web technologies and enterprise management. In addition to its O'Fallon headquarters, DPSI has offices at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois; Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada; McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey; Travis Air Force Base, California and Randolph Air Force Base in Texas.
EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions, Inc. is a global information assurance (IA) leader, providing computer and network security solutions and services to government agencies and commercial organizations worldwide. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, the company currently has offices at O'Fallon, Illinois; Alexandria, Virginia; and Warner Robins, Georgia.
"DPSI represents the latest step in EADS North America's growth strategy, which is based on expanding its U.S. presence through company acquisitions, partnerships and organic business growth," Crosby added.
About EADS North America Defense
EADS North America Defense is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS North America created in 2004 to manage and execute the company's defense and homeland security activities in support of U.S. Department of Defense and other government customers. EADS North America Defense currently includes three business units: EADS North America Defense Test and Services, Talon Instruments, and EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions.
About EADS North America
EADS North America is the North American operations of EADS, the second largest aerospace and defense company in the world. As a leader in all sectors of defense and homeland security, EADS North America and its parent company, EADS, contribute over $8.5 billion to the U.S. economy annually and support more than 174,000 American jobs through its network of suppliers and services. With 11 operating companies located in 32 cities and 17 states, EADS North America offers a broad array of advanced solutions to its customers in the commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.
For more information please contact:
| Guy Hicks | Vice President, Communications and Public Relations EADS North America |
Tel.: 703 236-3300 mailto: guy.hicks@eads-na.com |
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