Quantive Advises Ascolta on Sale
Quantive is pleased to announce that we recently advised Ascolta on its sale to Management Science and Innovation (MSI).
Washington D.C. – MSI, a premier provider of expert solutions with two decades of experience in government, commercial, and non-profit sectors, today announced the acquisition of Ascolta into its corporate family, a leader in software development and information security services.
This acquisition is a testament to MSI’s commitment to evolving and expanding its services, specifically enhancing its prowess in artificial intelligence and DevOps solutions for federal agencies. Ascolta’s stellar reputation in DevOps, cloud migration, information security and management positions MSI to address the intricate challenges of software development and deployment within the federal landscape.
Dan Heckman, CEO of MSI, emphasized the significance of this partnership, “The acquisition of Ascolta is a pivotal milestone for MSI, fortifying our portfolio in AI and technical solutions. This enables us to provide even better solutions to solving complex problems for our clients.”
Neal McHugh, CTO of Ascolta, expressed shared enthusiasm, “This union marks a new chapter for Ascolta, amplifying our reach to delivering state-of-the-art technical services. Our collaborative efforts with MSI will allow us to apply our deep expertise in creating secure, technical solutions for the government.”
The fusion synergizes MSI’s extensive experience with Ascolta’s innovative strategies, promising an unparalleled value proposition for clients. With a focus on leveraging advanced AI and emerging solutions, MSI is set to tackle complex challenges in dynamic environments.
About MSI
MSI is a boutique consultancy founded on the principles of innovative thinking, data-driven design, and deep knowledge of management sciences. With over two decades of experience solving complex problems for clients, MSI creates well-researched, proven solutions that are deeply impactful to improving organization performance. Learn more at www.msiconsulting.com.
About Ascolta
Founded in 2014, Ascolta focuses on delivering software development and design, DevOps, and cloud migration services. We provide advanced technical services in information security, cloud management, adoption, and migration. Ascolta develops and delivers system integration and professional services specializing in DevOps services that enable organizations to rapidly deploy solutions in the cloud or on premise.
Our DevOps heritage and extensive experience navigating the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD software testing and fielding processes help provide a sustainable solution to complex software problems. Learn more at https://www.ascolta.com/about
About Quantive
Quantive is a veteran-owned and operated financial services firm. We work in three areas:
● Valuation Services — Full-service valuation practice providing transaction, litigation, underwriting, and tax support to both business owners and advisors.
● Business Performance Group — Quantive’s Business Performance Group helps Founders break through to the next level: de-risking, maximizing valuation, and getting their life back in the process.
● M&A Advisory — We help clients successfully exit their companies.
Get in touch — we’d be delighted to discuss how we might be a fit for your particular project.
