Auckland, New Zealand – 2 September 2022 – Vela Software Group, trading through its subsidiary Vela Asia Pacific, has today announced the acquisition of Accredo Business Software Limited. Accredo is a comprehensive accounting and business management solution used by SMEs across Australia and New Zealand. Natisha Brindle, General Manager, stated, “It was...
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Vela Software expands its presence in the Brazilian legaltech market with the acquisition of LDSOFT.
Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of LDSOFT, a pioneer in intellectual property solutions. With almost 30 years of experience, the company is the leader in intellectual property solutions in Brazil with more than 800 customers. LDSOFT offers software solutions including Apol, leader in the intellectual property category,...
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Ricardo Software Acquired by FOG Software Group
FOG Software Group’s STEM portfolio further expands its growing suite of engineering software solutions through its acquisition of Ricardo Software August 1, 2022 – Shoreham, UK – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating group of Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ricardo Software from Ricardo plc. Ricardo...
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Airport Information Systems Acquired By Juniper Group
United Kingdom, April 21, 2022 – TPF Software (TSI), a division of Juniper Group, is pleased to announce it has acquired Airport Information Systems (AIS), an all-in-one Airport Operations Management System across the British Islands. This transaction represents an exciting milestone for TSI as it is the first acquisition made...
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Juniper Group Acquires IST Cruise Technology
Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain, August 2, 2022 – Juniper (a division of Juniper Group), a leading supplier of technological solutions in the tourism industry, has announced today the completion of IST acquisition, the trailblazing technology-company offering solutions for the online sale of cruises. “The goal of our project is to grow...
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Vela software acquires Monitor
July 21, 2022 – Vela Software is proud to announce the acquisition of Monitor Management Control Systems Ltd., a business that provides project cost & performance management software, training, and consulting to the oil and gas, infrastructure, power, mining, construction, and engineered solutions industries. Vela, an operating group of Canadian...
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Vela Software Group acquires Geovariances
02 June 2022 – Vela Software Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Geovariances, a world-leader in geostatistics for over 30 years. Headquartered in Fontainebleau, France, Geovariances is the developer of Isatis.neo, the leading solution for complex geospatial challenges in mining, oil & gas, nuclear decommissioning, contaminated soil and...
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Vela Software Group announced that it has acquired BusinessCraft
Brisbane, Australia – 22 April 2022 – Vela Software Group announced today that it has acquired BusinessCraft, trading through its subsidiary Vela Asia Pacific. BusinessCraft is a Newcastle-based Australian business focused on the provision of ERP systems to the residential construction and engineering markets. Steven Parish, former owner of BusinessCraft...
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Vela acquires WeShine Tech (WST) University Exam Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform
Vela is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of WeShine Tech, which focuses on university examination process automation. Since its foundation in 2011, WeShine Tech has served over 7 million students with its flagship product, UniApps (exam ERP for universities), at some of the largest and most prestigious institutions in...
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Vela acquires iSystain HSE Sustainability Reporting Platform
Brisbane, AU – March 2, 2022 – Vela is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of iSystain, a world class HSE management, sustainability and social impact reporting solution. Since its foundation in 2004, iSystain has worked with a number of organisations across multiple industrial sectors from SME’s to multinational corporations....
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Aquila expands across lending vertical with acquisition of Tekambi
TORONTO, March 2, 2022 – Aquila today announced the acquisition of Lead Envy, LLC (“Tekambi”), a fintech provider offering underwriting and decisioning software solutions in the consumer lending industry. Established in 2018, Tekambi is a customer-focused online lead management system for alternative credit lenders. With reliability and flexibility at its...
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CMS GlobalSoft Acquired by FOG Software Group
March 2, 2022 – (Rosemont, IL) – – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), a division of Vela Software, and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU] today announced that it has acquired Lorton, VA-based CMS GlobalSoft (“CMS”), a leader in global, enterprise-wide, multi-carrier shipping solutions. Following the acquisition, CMS will operate as an...
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Commerce Sync Acquired by FOG Software Group
25 February 2022 – (Denver, CO) – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating group of Vela Software, and Constellation Software Inc. [TSX: CSU], is pleased to announce the acquisition of Commerce Sync, developers of software that automates accounting for small- and medium-sized businesses. Following the acquisition, Commerce Sync will operate...
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Verdazo Analytics acquired by Omnira Software
Calgary, Alberta (February 15th, 2022) – Omnira Software, a division of Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU], is pleased to announce it has acquired Verdazo Analytics, Inc. (“Verdazo”), headquartered in Calgary, AB. Verdazo is a leader in discovery analytics software with a mission to provide energy producers with...
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CEI GROUP ACQUIRES PAULIN RESEARCH GROUP
Houston, Texas (January 25th, 2022) – Computer Engineering, Inc., a division of Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX:CSU], is pleased to announce it has acquired Engineering Physics Services, Inc., dba Paulin Research Group (“PRG”), with headquarters in Houston, TX. PRG is a global provider of market leading Finite Element...
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Reprise Software Acquired by FOG Software Group
January 14, 2022 – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating group of Vela Software, and Constellation Software Inc. [TSX:CSU], is pleased to announce the acquisition of Reprise Software, developers of the Reprise License Management (“RLM”) product. RLM is a fully featured suite of tools that enables independent software vendors (ISVs)...
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Datamine acquires Zyght HSE solution
Datamine is pleased to announce it has acquired Zyght, a leading health, safety and environment solution for high impact industries. Since its foundation in 2011, Zyght has become a dominant player in the Latin American market for HSE compliance, risk management, reporting and governance. “I’m excited to accelerate the growth...
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MCS Grupa acquired by Juniper Group
Zagreb, February 1, 2022 – IN2 Group, a division of Juniper Group, an operating group of Vela Software and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX:CSU], is pleased to announce it has acquired MCS Grupa, an advanced Croatian developer of web-based information systems for Primary and Secondary Health Care. With this acquisition, IN2...
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Fujitsu Glovia, Inc. Acquired by FOG Software Group
El Segundo, California ‒ FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating group of Vela Software and Constellation Software Inc. [TSX:CSU], is pleased to announce it has acquired Fujitsu Glovia Inc.(“FGI”), with headquarters in El Segundo, CA and satellite offices in the Netherlands, United Kingdom and Thailand. FGI’s flagship ERP solution GLOVIA G2...
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BIOSYSTEMES Acquired by FOG Software Group
FOG Software further expands its growing portfolio of statistical and sensory science tools through its acquisition of BIOSYSTEMES, developers of FIZZ software for consumer and sensory testing. December 1, 2021 – – BIOSYSTEMES develops FIZZ software, a powerful suite of tools used by major food and beverage companies, CPG multinationals,...
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Aquila strengthens global media footprint through acquisition of Jaicom Oy
Toronto, Canada – November 2, 2021 – Aquila announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Jaicom Oy (“Jaicom”) through its subsidiary Atex Media Limited (“Atex”). Founded in 1999 with north of 400 publications relying on Jaicom’s products and services in their subscription and distribution operations, Jaicom is a...
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Topicus.com and CGG complete sale and transfer of GeoSoftware Business to Topicus.com and Vela Software
Topicus.com Inc. (“Topicus”) (TSXV: TOI) today announced that Topicus and CGG S.A. (“CGG”) have completed the sale and transfer of the GeoSoftware Business to Topicus and Vela Software for a total cash consideration of US$95 million (subject to certain customary closing adjustments). About Vela Software. Vela is a global provider...
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SOCOTEC UK selects Spectra QEST’s Platform
Spectra QEST, a globally leading vendor in technical information management systems for construction materials and geotechnical testing, is pleased to announce a dynamic entry to the UK market with the signing of SOCOTEC UK. Delivering seven million tests a year to more than 5,000 clients, SOCOTEC UK is the market leader for testing, inspection and...
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Aquila Acquires Infinity Enterprise Lending Systems
Toronto, Canada – September 8, 2021 – Aquila, a division of Constellation Software Inc. [TSX: CSU], announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Infinity Enterprise Lending Systems (“Infinity Software”). Founded in 2000, Infinity Software provides category-leading loan management systems to alternative credit lenders. Its flexible all-in-one platform makes...
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COVID-19 Vaccination Software Has Now Been Released to the Australian Market
Perth, Australia – August 25, 2021 – Product release – QMED: Integrated Health Management. Qmed is a leading market vendor in the South African mining industry, and was acquired earlier this year by Datamine. Qmusik CEO, Jan Small, shares, “We’ve assisted many operations in South Africa to manage the health information of their workforce for years now. Qmed helped...
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JUNIPER GROUP ACQUIRES AVALON INFORMÁTICA
August 13, 2021 – Juniper Group, a division of Vela Software, and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX:CSU), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Avalon Informática y Servicios Group (“Avalon”). Since 1986, Madrid-based Avalon develops advanced PoS and ERP systems for service stations, convenience stores and fuel distribution centers...
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Vela Software Group acquires Figtree Systems
Vela Software Group announced today that it has acquired Figtree Systems from a public company, through its subsidiary Vela Asia Pacific. Figtree Systems is an Australian headquartered business focussed on the Insurance, WH&S and Fleet Management market with customers spread across the globe. “We are very excited to welcome the...
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FOG SOFTWARE GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF BRZ SCHWEIZ AG
10 June 2021 – (Pohlheim, Germany) – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), a division of Vela Software, and Constellation Software, Inc. [TSX: CSU] today announced that it has completed the acquisition of BRZ Schweiz AG (“BRZ Schweiz”) from a subsidiary of Nürnberger Baugruppe GmbH & Co. KG. Rotkreuz, Switzerland-based BRZ Schweiz is a leader in ERP software for ancillary...
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Datamine acquires Qmuzik
Datamine acquires Qmuzik We are excited to announce that Datamine has acquired Qmuzik, a market leader in niche software development to the manufacturing and mining industries. Qmuzik’s staff provide deep domain expertise gained over 28 years of the organisation’s existence. The company prides itself on the many professionals and SMEs...
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Vela acquires Beacon Business Systems
Brisbane, Australia – 15 March 2021 – Vela Software Group announced today that it has acquired the business assets of Pixen Pty Ltd T/A Beacon Business Systems (“Beacon”), trading through its subsidiary Vela Asia Pacific. Beacon is a Perth and Melbourne based Australian business focussed on the petroleum retail market...
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Datamine acquires Centric Mining Systems
We are excited to announce that Centric Mining Systems has been acquired by Datamine, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vela Software, an operating group of Constellation Software (TSX: CSU). Centric Mining Systems will continue to be led by founder and CEO Chris Novak, who established the business in 1998. In...
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FACTON Acquired by FOG Software Group
FOG Software Group further expands its growing portfolio of software solutions for smart manufacturing, led by Shoplogix, through its acquisition of FACTON. Potsdam, Germany – January 12, 2021 ‒ FOG Software Group (“FOG”), an operating group of Vela Software and Constellation Software Inc. [TSX:CSU], is pleased to announce it has...
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Vela Acquires SeaRoc
October 20, 2020 – Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired SeaRoc Group Ltd (“SeaRoc”) based in Chichester, UK. About SeaRoc. SeaRoc was formed in 2002 to provide industry leading Software as a Service Solutions...
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Vela Software Acquires ElmTree System
Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of ElmTree System which will report into Vela’s subsidiary Spectra QEST, expanding their offering of solutions for CMET and Geotechnical Engineering businesses. October 20, 2020 – ElmTree System offers a SaaS Business Management System for Construction Materials Engineering and Testing (CMET) and...
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Compusense Acquired by Vela Software
Vela Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of Compusense which will report into Vela’s subsidiary Tecplot, augmenting an expanding range of statistical tools with the industry-leading platform for Consumer and Sensory Science testing. September 1, 2020 – Compusense develops Compusense Cloud and Compusense20, powerful SaaS tools used by major...
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Vela acquires Navarik
Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired Navarik, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Navarik operates the industry standard SaaS platform for Cargo Inspection Management. The company’s platform provides the automation, standardization, and business intelligence necessary...
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Stat-Ease Acquired by Vela Software
Vela Software (“Vela”), an operating group of Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU), is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stat-Ease through its Tecplot subsidiary, adding class-leading design of experiments (DOE) software to a growing portfolio of engineering and analysis tools. July 20, 2020 – Design-Expert is a comprehensive DOE package...
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Vela Software Acquires Snowden
July 17, 2020 – Datamine, a division of Vela Software (“Vela”), and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU) announced that it has acquired Snowden, incorporating the Supervisor and Reconcilor software solutions and its well-regarded advisory consulting business. Supervisor is a complementary solution to Datamine’s existing resource estimation suite, offering a simple intuitive interface and workflow,...
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Kirstie Boyle Announced as General Manager of Envirosoft
Calgary, Alberta (July 9, 2020) – Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) announces that Kirstie Boyle has been appointed General Manager of Envirosoft Corporation (“Envirosoft”). “We are pleased to have Kirstie Boyle lead Envirosoft in the next chapter of the company’s...
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Vela Software acquires InfoCorp
Miami, FL – May 21, 2020 – Aquila Software (“Aquila”), a division of Vela Software (“Vela”), and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of InfoCorp. InfoCorp is the developer of the IC OmniChannel Banking platform that is Helping People Love their Bank. “InfoCorp...
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Vela Software Acquires Kurier
São Paulo, April 2020 – Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired Kurier, a pioneer in technology and legal intelligence. The acquisition enhances Vela’s presence in the Brazilian legal software market, following the acquisition of...
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Vela Software Acquires Interica
Adelaide, Australia – 3 March 2020 – Vela Software Group (“Vela”) and its subsidiary Petrosys are pleased to announce the acquisition of Interica—well known for its industry leading archive solution PARS™. Interica has been providing information management software and consultancy services in oil and gas for over 20 years. Petrosys’...
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Vela Software Acquires ProShip
DEERFIELD, Ill. and BROOKFIELD, Wis., March 2, 2020 – FOG Software Group (“FOG”), a division of Vela Software (“Vela”), and Constellation Software, Inc. (TSX: CSU) today announced that it has acquired ProShip, Inc. (“ProShip”) from Quadient, formerly Neopost. Brookfield, WI-based ProShip is a leader in enterprise parcel shipping solutions. Their...
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Vela Software Acquires Envirosoft
Calgary, Alberta (March 1, 2020) – Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired the Envirosoft Corporation and Envirotech’s Environmental Management Division (“Envirotech EMD”) (collectively “Envirosoft”). Envirosoft Corporation provides a leading integrated software suite specifically designed...
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Vela Software Acquires Foresiight
Brisbane, Australia – 28 February 2020 – Vela Software Group announced today that it has acquired the shares of Foresiight Software Pty Ltd (“Foresiight”), trading through its subsidiary Vela Australia. Established in 1981, Foresiight Pty Ltd is an Australian software company that integrates point of sale, accounting, stock control and...
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Vela Software Acquires TSI
Raleigh, NC – 24 January 2020 – Vela Software Group (“Vela”) and its subsidiary Juniper announced today that they have closed the acquisition of all entities / assets of TPF Software Inc (TSI), including USA, India, New Zealand, and Ireland. TSI was created in 1986 and provides products and services...
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Vela Software Acquires MOSAIC
Calgary, Alberta (October 3, 2019) Vela Software Group (“Vela”), an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) is pleased to announce it has acquired the MOSAIC Business Unit from Quorum Business Solutions (“Quorum Software”) Inc. The backing of Vela enables a new phase of growth for MOSAIC...
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Vela Software Acquires Financial Risk Solutions (“FRS”)
Vela Software acquires FRS, comprehensive Investment Administration Software solution provider for the life assurance and pensions industries. Miami, FL – Dec 19, 2018 – Vela Software and its subsidiary Aquila Software (“Aquila”) announced the acquisition of Financial Risk Solutions (FRS). FRS is the developer of the Invest|ProTM product, a comprehensive...
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Vela Software Acquires Coreworx
Vela Software acquires Coreworx, a business providing engineering document management, interface management and contract management solutions for oil and gas, engineering and construction industries. Houston, TX, USA – October 1, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Coreworx, a business providing engineering document management, interface management and contract management solutions for oil...
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Vela Software Acquires NEMS AS
Vela Software acquires NEMS AS, provider of environmental solutions for oil and gas operators, chemical suppliers, authorities and trade associations. Stavanger, Norway – September 24, 2018 – Vela Software acquires NEMS AS, provider of environmental solutions for oil and gas operators, chemical suppliers, authorities and trade associations. As of the...
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Vela Software Acquires Cross-advertising
Vela Software acquires Cross-advertising, cloud-based solution that provides end-to-end multi-channel advertising management for news organizations. Stockholm, Sweden – September 24, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Cross-advertising, cloud-based solution that provides end-to-end multi-channel advertising management for news organizations. We are pleased to announce that Atex, subsidiary of Vela has acquired the...
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Vela Software Acquires EPIC Loan Systems
Vela Software acquires EPIC Loan Systems, provider of end-to-end loan management solution serving North American online loan providers. Miami, FL, USA – September 10, 2018 – Vela Software acquires EPIC Loan Systems, provider of end-to-end loan management solution serving North American online loan providers. Vela Software and its subsidiary Aquila...
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Vela Software Acquires Spectra QEST
Vela Software acquires Spectra QEST, company specializing in solutions for the construction materials engineering, testing, inspection and production industries. Adelaide, Australia – July 18, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Spectra QEST, company specializing in solutions for the construction materials engineering, testing, inspection and production industries. Spectra QEST is excited to...
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Vela Software Acquires Infocouncil
Vela Software acquires Infocouncil Pty Ltd, provider of software products for managing council agendas. Sydney, Australia – July 5, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Infocouncil Pty Ltd, provider of software products for managing council agendas. On 5th July 2018, Vela Australia acquired a controlling interest in Infocouncil. Vela Australia is...
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Vela Software Acquires Pace Software
Vela Software acquires Pace Software Inc., a business providing order, inventory and customer management solutions for automotive service and repair centers. Deerfield, IL, USA – June 26, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Pace Software Inc., a business providing order, inventory and customer management solutions for automotive service and repair centers....
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Vela Software Acquires Fresh Computer Systems
Vela Software acquires Fresh Computer Systems, a provider of accounting, inventory management and quality control solutions for the fresh produce industry. Brisbane, Australia – June 14, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Fresh Computer Systems, a provider of accounting, inventory management and quality control solutions for the fresh produce industry. Established...
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Vela Software Acquires Freestyle Solutions
Vela Software acquires Freestyle Solutions, a business providing order, inventory and customer management solutions for multichannel retailers. Deerfield, IL, USA – February 22, 2018 – Vela Software acquires Freestyle Solutions, a business providing order, inventory and customer management solutions for multichannel retailers. Parsippany, NJ-based Freestyle provides essential order, inventory and...
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Vela Software Acquires ProArc
Vela Software acquires ProArc unit of Tieto Oyj, a leading software provider of technical document management solutions to the engineering & construction industry. Toronto, ON, Canada – Jan 31, 2018 – Vela Software has acquired ProArc unit of Tieto Oyj, a leading software provider of technical document management software to...
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Vela Software Acquires IN2 Group
Vela Software acquires IN2 Group, a business providing solutions to the Government, Finance, Insurance, Healthcare, Corporate and other industries within the Adriatic region and headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia. Toronto, ON, Canada – Jan 5, 2018 – Vela Software and its subsidiary Aquila Software has acquired IN2 Group (“IN2”), a business...
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Vela Software Acquires FAME
Vela Software acquires Financial Aid Management for Education, Inc. (FAME, Inc.), a business providing Financial Aid Solutions (FAS) and Student Information Systems (SIS) for the Higher Education industry. Toronto, ON, Canada – November 28, 2017 – Vela Software and its subsidiary Aquila Software has acquired Financial Aid Management for Education,...
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VELA Software Acquires Atex
Vela Software acquires Atex, a leading provider of content management, advertising and audience commercial software for the global media industry Reading, UK – September 6, 2017 – Atex is pleased to announce Vela Software, operating group of Constellation Software Inc. as the new owner of Atex. Vela is a subsidiary of...
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VELA Software Acquires Petrosys
Vela Software acquires Petrosys, an industry-leader in Oil and Gas mapping, surface modeling and data management software solutions Adelaide, Australia – July 19, 2017 – Oil and gas technology company Petrosys is pleased to announce its acquisition by Vela Software, a subsidiary of Canadian public company Constellation Software Inc. (TSE:CSU). The backing...
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Vela Software Acquires CEI
Vela Software acquires CEI, specialized provider of pressure vessel design and welding software solutions Blue Springs, MO, USA – February 17, 2017 – Pressure vessel design and welding technology company Computer Engineering (CEI) is pleased to announce its acquisition by Vela Software, an operating group of Canadian public company Constellation Software...
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Vela Software acquires Tecplot
Vela Software acquires Tecplot, a leading fluid dynamics visualization and analysis software company focused on the aerospace and oil & gas industries Bellevue, WA, USA – May 16, 2016 – Vela Software (Vela), an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) (TSX: CSU), announced today that it has acquired Tecplot, Inc....
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