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SemanticSpace Technologies, an Indian IT outsourcing company, announced the acquisition of Prolifics, a USbased software consulting firm specializing in IBM technologies, for USD 40 million in a cash deal. The company will make an initial cash payment of USD 26 million, the remaining amount will be paid in the form of earn out over the next two years.
In addition, the company acquired the assets of Prolifics Arsin, a subsidiary of Prolifics and a testing solutions company, for over USD 1.5 million. The convergence of our companies marks an acceleration in the globalization of the software industry, giving enterprises a new blended shore choice in technology partnership that can scale to meet any need., said Satya Bolli, CEO of SemanticSpace Technologies.
Postacquisition, Prolifics, SemanticSpace Technologies, and Arsin will jointly operate as SemanticSpace Group. The organization will employ over 1,500 professionals, with approximately USD 100 million in revenue on a proforma basis. Prolifics IBM technologiesfocused highvalue services complement services offered by SemanticSpace.
The merged entity will have a strong presence across the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Prolifics will continue to be operated by the same management team. Founded in 1997, SemanticSpace Technologies is a global software solutions conglomerate with a track record of providing enterprise project services, quality assurance services, and software products to Global 2000 companies. SemanticSpace Technologies is privately held, with more than 1200 employees worldwide, including a major development facility in Hyderabad, India.
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