synopsis: Hellman & Friedman, Datatel+SGHE, and SunGard Data Systems announced that the transactions to combine the businesses of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education have closed. As a result, more than 3,000 employees will be dedicated exclusively to delivering solutions to education institutions in 40 countries.

synopsis: Hyland Software announced the acquisition of Matrix Imaging , a privately held systems integrator that specializes in delivering enterprise content management (ECM) solutions tailored to help higher education institutions increase administrative efficiencies and more effectively recruit and retain top students.

synopsis: International Software Trading (IST) announced its acquisition of Agura’s e-Government software solution and K-12 IT Consulting Group. This acquisition further strengthens IST's position as the leading IT provider to the Nordic educational sector.

synopsis: Cambridge Information Group has closed its previously announced transaction with ProQuest Company and acquired ProQuest Information and Learning. CIG will combine its Bethesda-based CSA subsidiary with Ann Arbor, Mich.-based ProQuest Information and Learning to create a new, privately held independent company, ProQuest-CSA.

synopsis: Berkery, Noyes & Co., LLC, leading independent investment bank serving the information and technology markets, represented Monotype, LLC leading provider of content development, design, production and project management solutions to the pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade education industry, in a transaction with Calvert Street Capital Partners.

synopsis: Velocity Technology Solutions, Inc., a leader in providing enterprise software consulting, application management and hosting services, announced today that it has acquired RJ Thompson Data Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise wide solutions for distributors and manufacturing companies.

synopsis: Scandent Solutions Corporation Limited, one of the largest knowledge-based IT and BPO firms in the world, announced that its subsidiary, Scandent Group Inc., USA, has acquired Nexplicit, a leading SAP (System Applications and Products) services provider with a strong focus in the entertainment and high-technology manufacturing industries.

synopsis: Wipro Ltd., India's third largest software company, said Thursday that its Wipro Technologies unit agreed to acquire Portugal-based retail solutions provider Enabler Informatica SA in an all cash deal valued at about $52.7 million.

synopsis: Hellman & Friedman, Datatel+SGHE, and SunGard Data Systems announced that the transactions to combine the businesses of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education have closed. As a result, more than 3,000 employees will be dedicated exclusively to delivering solutions to education institutions in 40 countries.

synopsis: Hellman & Friedman, Datatel+SGHE, and SunGard Data Systems announced that the transactions to combine the businesses of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education have closed. As a result, more than 3,000 employees will be dedicated exclusively to delivering solutions to education institutions in 40 countries.

synopsis: Datatel, Inc., the industry’s most experienced provider of higher education software, services, and insight, announced that affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC have completed their purchase of Datatel. Hellman & Friedman is a leading private equity investment firm with offices in San Francisco, New York and London.

synopsis: Datatel, Inc., the leading provider of information management solutions to higher education, today announced that it has completed its previously planned acquisition of LiquidMatrix Corporation. Datatel acquired all outstanding shares of LiquidMatrix, an innovative provider of student recruiting and alumni outreach Web-based software and services.

synopsis: Datatel, Inc., the industry’s most experienced provider of higher education software, services, and insight, announced that affiliates of Hellman & Friedman LLC have completed their purchase of Datatel. Hellman & Friedman is a leading private equity investment firm with offices in San Francisco, New York and London.

synopsis: Apollo Group, Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire eLearning Technology from Carnegie Mellon University. The acquisition allows Apollo to accelerate its efforts to incorporate adaptive learning into its academic platform and to provide tools to help raise student achievement in mathematics.

synopsis: eCollege a leading provider of eLearning and enrollment services to post-secondary education, today announced that it has been acquired by Pearson Education. As previously announced, approximately 84 percent of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of eCollege voted to approve the transaction.

synopsis: Thomson Learning, part of The Thomson Corporation announced its intention to acquire Aplia Inc., an educational company dedicated to improving learning outcomes by increasing student effort and engagement. The move reflects Thomson Learning’s commitment to continue growth in the digital teaching and learning solutions.

synopsis: PLATO Learning, Inc., a leading provider of K-adult online learning solutions, announced it has completed the merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Thoma Bravo, LLC.

synopsis: The Thomson Corporation announced that its Scientific & Healthcare group has acquired privately-held ScholarOne, a workflow management system for scholarly publishers. ScholarOne provides subscription-based software for authoring, evaluating and publishing research to more than two million users.

synopsis: Edison Venture Fund announced that Follett Software acquired TetraData for an undisclosed amount. TetraData is a leading provider of assessment and analysis solutions for state, regional, district, and school administrators.

synopsis: BarPoint.com, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BPNT), owner of Schoolpop, America's #1 Year Round School Support Program, announced its asset acquisition of SchoolCash, previously Schoolpop's top rival in the school-based affiliate shopping segment, from Family Education Network.

synopsis: Tyler Technologies, Inc. has completed the acquisition of a software company that expands its presence in the education market, Olympia Computing Company, Inc. d/b/a “Schoolmaster”. Schoolmaster provides a full suite of student information systems, which manage such functions as grading, attendance, scheduling, guidance, health and admissions.

synopsis: Software Technology, Inc. (STI), the nation’s leading provider of education data management solutions for the K-12 market, today announced the acquisition of The Lemberger Company (LEMCO), a premier provider of school administrative software exclusively serving schools in Missouri.

synopsis: Tyler Technologies, Inc. has acquired all the common stock of EDP Enterprises, Inc. of Longview, Texas. EDP develops and sells financial and student information management systems for public school districts in Texas.

synopsis: Francisco Partners, one of the world's largest technology-focused private equity funds and owner of Ex Libris, a leading global developer and provider of high-performance applications for libraries and information centers, has successfully completed its acquisition of Endeavor Information Systems, Inc., an Elsevier company.

synopsis: Blackboard Inc. announced the completion of its acquisition by an investor group led by affiliates of Providence Equity Partners. Blackboard is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day.

synopsis: ProQuest, a Cambridge Information Group company, has acquired WebFeat, acclaimed pioneer of federated search, a technology that enables simultaneous search of all an organization's databases, dramatically increasing research productivity.

synopsis: OCLC Online Computer Library Center, the world's largest library cooperative, has purchased the assets of Openly Informatics, a leading provider of linking software and services for the library automation industry, so that both organizations can strengthen their products and services to benefit OCLC libraries and clients of Openly Informatics.

synopsis: A subsidiary of Smarterville, Inc., Smarterville Educational, LLC, has acquired selected operating and brand assets of Educational Resources Inc. and Sunburst Technology Corporation. Smarterville, Inc. is a leading provider of branded, supplemental educational content and solutions.

synopsis: Education Enrichment Resources, Inc., a provider of supplemental technology, teaching materials and supplies to education institutions, announced its acquisition of Educational Resources from Thayer│Hidden Creek. Top reseller Educational Resources is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

synopsis: Infinitas Learning has completed the acquisition of LJ Create Ltd. As a leading digital educational solutions provider in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), LJ Create serves schools, colleges and industry both nationally and internationally through its long-established US subsidiary and global distributor network.

synopsis: Civica, a market leader in specialist IT systems and business process services, has announced that Civica Pty Ltd, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, has acquired RM Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd from RM plc. RM Asia-Pacific is one of the region's major providers of school and learning management systems, classroom technology and educational software.

synopsis: SirsiDynix, the global leader in strategic technology solutions for libraries, has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, a $1 billion private equity firm focused solely on investing in software and technology-enabled businesses.