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EADS Acquires Call Center Software Provider PlantCML

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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) has acquired California-based PlantCML, a leading provider of 911 call center software and workstations for $350 million. The deal fits with some of what EADS already does in the U.S. and in other countries, which is provide professional mobile radio solutions for emergency responders through its EADS Secure Networks business. "Bringing PlantCML into our business portfolio further enhances EADS North America's capabilities in ensuring the homeland security of the United States," says…

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