The deal is expected to allow Harris to boost its mission-critical applications for national defence, state and local law enforcement, maritime security
Harris will bring the acquired business under a new unit, named i2 Group. (Credit: fancycrave1 from Pixabay)
Canadian vertical market software provider Harris has acquired the i2 intelligence analysis product portfolio of IBM for an undisclosed sum.
The acquisition includes the i2 Analyst’s Notebook, i2 Enterprise Insight Analysis (EIA) and i2 iBase platforms.
The deal with IBM is expected to enable Harris to boost its mission-critical applications for national defence, state and local law enforcement, maritime security as well as evidence management.
i2 Analyst’s Notebook, one of the i2’s advanced analytics and intelligence analysis tools, is designed to support analysts in converting data into decisions in near-real-time and uncover hidden connections with visual displays.
It also helps in transforming overwhelming and disparate data into actionable intelligence.
Harris will bring the acquired i2 product portfolio, i2 executives and its global teams under a new business unit, named i2 Group.
The new Harris business unit will operate independently and autonomously.
i2 Group programme director Jamie Caffrey said: “Resilience and collaboration have never been more critical for organizations as they confront the increasing complexity of intelligence analysis.
“We’re committed to addressing those needs by offering the most complete end-to-end intelligence analysis portfolio on the market.
“The convergence of data and processes is transforming the industry. By integrating i2 into their existing networks, customers will be able to better leverage their data and will be empowered to unlock valuable insights that can translate into business success.”
Harris is part of Constellation Software that acquires, manages and builds vertical market software businesses.
In November last year, the company acquired Dynamic Imaging Systems, a software solutions provider to the law enforcement and correctional community.
Harris acquired Dynamic Imaging to enhance its public safety portfolio.
In the same month last year, the company made other acquisitions, which include governmental software development and IT technology consulting services firm Computer Arts, telecommunication solutions provider Globys and Onefile, a UK-based provider of apprenticeship and learning software.