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Boeing Acquires Business That Provides Information Security For Onboard Systems

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

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Boeing [BA] last Friday said it has acquired a business unit from CPU Technology Inc. that makes microprocessors that provide cyber security protection to onboard mission critical systems. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. CPU’s Acalis unit makes microprocessors that contain unique hardware and software to guard mission-critical onboard systems. Before the acquisition, Boeing purchased Acalis’ microprocessors for use in its manned and unmanned aircraft systems. “Acalis provides security-on-a-chip that can help defend the manned and unmanned aircraft we…

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