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Novetta Acquires Analytics Company WaveStrike

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, June 15th, 2020

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Novetta Acquires Analytics Company WaveStrike

Tiffanny Gates, president and CEO of Novetta. Photo: Novetta

Novetta on Monday said it has acquired WaveStrike, expanding its capabilities in software engineering, data analytics and technology solutions for national security customers. Terms of the deal, which closed on June 10, were not disclosed. “Combining our complementary capabilities and talented teams means stronger support for our customers,” Tiffany Gates, president and CEO of Novetta, said in a statement. “The synergy between our programs positions us for larger-scale opportunities and reinforces us as a top destination for technical talent.” WaveStrike,…

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