synopsis: Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, announced that it has acquired a majority ownership in The Gordian Group, a leading construction pricing data and procurement software business servicing the construction industry, from The Wicks Group of Companies, a private equity firm.

synopsis: Viewpoint Construction Software has acquired Construction Imaging®, the leading provider of Enterprise Content Management solutions and this acquisition brings together best-in-class back office and project management with complete paper-free document management and routing systems in a fully integrated and supported package.

synopsis: Maxwell Systems, Inc., the nation's leading provider of business management software to the construction and commercial property management industries, has acquired Cheetah Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, Cheetah Advanced Technologies, Inc., to become the dominant provider in the Heavy Highway market.

synopsis: BQE Software Inc., the leading provider of business management software for professional services organizations, announced the acquisition of Orange Loft LLC, the makers of ArchiOffice™ and EngineerOffice™, which help architects and engineers manage their business more efficiently.

synopsis: Eque2 has announced a management buyout of the Sage Construction. Sage is a global supplier of business management software solutions and related products and services. This software ranges from accounts and ERP, HR and payroll, forecasting and business intelligence to customer relationship management, e-business and help for start-ups.

synopsis: Brook Venture Partners announced it has closed on the acquisition of Intac International, Inc., a company providing fully integrated ERP & Business Automation Software. Intac International is the maker of Wintac, a fully integrated business automation software catered to field service contractors, mechanical contractors and oil delivery companies.

synopsis: McLaren Software has announced that its parent company, UK based IDOX plc, has acquired CTSpace from the Sword Group to create the largest enterprise class engineering document management and control software company. Sword CTSpace provides document management to businesses.

synopsis: 3D Systems Corporation announced its acquisition of Print3D Corporation, a startup company that develops custom parts services for CAD users through advanced desktop tools that integrate directly into their design environment.

synopsis: Textura® Corporation, the leading provider of collaboration solutions for the construction industry, announced that it has acquired PlanSwift, the nation's fastest-growing digital takeoff and estimating solution for the construction industry.

synopsis: Trimble announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WinEstimator, Inc. (WinEst), a provider of construction cost estimating and cost-modeling software. WinEst will be integrated into the operations of Meridian Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary within Trimble's Engineering and Construction segment.

synopsis: Trimble announced that it has acquired the assets of privately-held Accubid Systems based in Concord, Ontario, Canada. Accubid is a leading provider of estimating, project management and service management software and services for electrical and mechanical contractors.

synopsis: Trimble has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Meridian Project Systems, Inc. in an all-cash transaction. Meridian Systems provides enterprise project management and lifecycle software for optimizing the plan, build and operate lifecycle for real estate, construction and other physical infrastructure projects.

synopsis: Trimble announced that it has acquired privately-held Plancal of Horgen, Switzerland, a leading 3D CAD/CAE and ERP software provider for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries in western Europe.

synopsis: RIB Software AG has acquired Memphis-based Management Computer Controls, Inc. (MC2), a 47-year-old developer of construction estimating software, according to a release on both companies’ websites. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

synopsis: Expesite, an industry leader in providing online program management solutions to the retail real estate and construction industry, has announced the acquisition of Report Hawk, a leader in project management and reporting solutions that serve the contractor, subcontractor and construction vendor markets.

synopsis: 3C Network, a full-service technology and business solutions provider, announced a merger with its long term technology partner, Millhouse 1889 LLC. MH1889 is a New York based software company that specializes in building SaaS solutions for the construction trades industry.

synopsis: IDOX plc announced the acquisition of McLaren Software a leading supplier of enterprise scalable engineering document management and control applications for £1.0 million.

synopsis: Made2Manage Systems Inc., the leading provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and a broad range of services for manufacturers across multiple manufacturing industries, today announced that it has acquired AXIS Computer Systems Inc.

synopsis: Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced that it has acquired Ontario, Canada-based Ivara Corporation, a leading provider of asset performance management software solutions for organizations in asset-intensive industries, including mining and metals, power generation and utilities, oil and gas, and petrochemical.

synopsis: CDC Software and Consona Corporation, both enterprise application software (EAS) providers of on-premise and cloud technologies, announced they have merged to form Aptean. The new brand signifies the coming together of two leading EAS companies with similar histories of success, unified under one name.

synopsis: Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, announced that it has acquired a majority ownership in The Gordian Group, a leading construction pricing data and procurement software business servicing the construction industry, from The Wicks Group of Companies, a private equity firm.

synopsis: The Wicks Group of Companies, L.L.C., a New York-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of The Gordian Group, Inc. a leading provider of proprietary database management and procurement services for the repair and alternations segment of the construction sector.

synopsis: CROSSMARK, a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with an affiliate of Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, whereby Warburg Pincus will make a majority investment in CROSSMARK.

synopsis: IHS Inc., the leading global source of information and analysis, has completed the closing of its acquisition of GlobalSpec, Inc., the leading specialized vertical search, product information and global access point providing critical digital information tied to key Product Engineering and Design workflows for seven million engineers.

synopsis: Chicago buyout shop GTCR LLC has emerged as the winner of an auction to acquire CAMP Systems Inc., a seller of maintenance-tracking services to private aircraft owners, from fellow private-equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC. CAMP is committed to providing the tools, information, and services needed to effectively maintain and manage aircraft.

synopsis: Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, announced that it has acquired a majority ownership in The Gordian Group, a leading construction pricing data and procurement software business servicing the construction industry, from The Wicks Group of Companies, a private equity firm.

synopsis: FacilitySource, a leading global provider of facility maintenance and management solutions to retailers and other multi-site operators, announced that Warburg Pincus, a leading global private equity firm focused on growth investing, has acquired majority ownership in FacilitySource.

synopsis: Warburg Pincus LLC and Goldman Sachs Group, Merchant Banking Division completed the acquisition of a majority stake in The Endurance International Group, Inc., a leading provider of web hosting and online services to small and medium-sized business.

synopsis: Corporation Service Company®, a leading provider of global business, legal and financial solutions, announced that it has completed its acquisition of MLM Information Services, the industry’s foremost corporate tax management services provider.

synopsis: Warburg Pincus and Vestar Capital Partners, two leading global privateequity firms, announced they acquired joint control of transportation industry technology firm IAS® (International Asset Systems). Pritzker family business interests will retain a significant equity stake in the company.

synopsis: Ion Trading, a provider of electronic trading, pricing and risk management systems across asset classes, will acquire treasury and capital market transaction processing vendor Wall Street Systems.

synopsis: Wall Street Systems has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Thomson Reuters Corporate Treasury Manager (a.k.a. “Treasura”), a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of cash and liquidity management services to corporations in North America.

synopsis: Online dating agency Easydate said it purchased Cupid.com for $6.9 million in its first acquisition since it raised 10 million pounds through an IPO on London's AIM market.

synopsis: Wall Street Systems, the global provider of treasury, trading and settlement solutions and services, announces the acquisition of City Financials, the corporate treasury specialist used by over 50 of the largest companies in the world.

synopsis: Interactive Data Corporation, a leading provider of financial market data, analytics and related solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition by investment funds managed by Silver Lake and Warburg Pincus.

synopsis: Wall Street Systems, the global provider of trading solutions and services, announced that it has acquired the assets of Speranza Systems, Inc. Speranza provides a web-based platform to financial and corporate organizations looking to adopt efficient processes around administering bank relationship and signatory/authorization management.

synopsis: Thoma Bravo portfolio company Hyland Software, one of the world’s largest independent and highest growth enterprise content management software vendors, has acquired privately held eWebHealth, a leading provider of hosted medical records workflow solutions.

synopsis: MedQuist Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled clinical documentation services, announces that it has completed the purchase of the domestic business of Spheris Inc. Simultaneously, CBay Inc., MedQuist's majority owner, has acquired the stock of Spheris India Private Limited, a subsidiary of Spheris.

synopsis: Ingenico, the No. 1 player in the secure payments industry by market share has acquired German peer easycash GmbH. This transaction is a major step in Ingenico’s plan to position itself in the transaction services value chain in order to offer solutions around POS terminals and to leverage on the growth of payment transactions in the coming years.

synopsis: NICE Systems and Actimize, a NICE Systems Company, announced the signing and closing of a definitive agreement to acquire Fortent - a leading provider of analytics based Anti-Money Laundering and financial crime prevention software.

synopsis: Marking a significant development in its vision to be a leading provider of technology and strategic solutions for the healthcare industry, HealthPort will acquire its closest competitor, ChartOne, officials announced today.

synopsis: Trading and treasury systems vendor Wall Street Systems has signed an agreement to acquire the wholesale banking business of New York-based Aleri.

synopsis: Advent International, one of the world's leading global private equity firms, today signed an agreement with Lloyds TSB plc to acquire its subsidiary Lloyds TSB Registrars for a total consideration of £550 million ($1.1 billion), subject to completion and other adjustments.

synopsis: oneShield, Inc., a leading provider of innovative technology driven policy administration, automated business rules and workflow solutions to the property and casualty insurance industry, has acquired the ebis insurance billing application from Mellon Financial Corporation to further expand their Dragon product offering.

synopsis: TradeMaven LLC and eLocal today jointly announced they have merged the two firms to form TradeMaven Group LLC (TMG). The merger is one of the most significant in the online trading industry, combining TradeMaven's leading technology for online trading with eLocal's exceptional retail and institutional execution and brokerage services.

synopsis: TeleCheck Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corp., today announced that it has acquired substantially all the assets of ClearCheck, Inc., a full-service provider of return check management systems for major retailers and supermarkets across the United States. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

synopsis: Hearst Corp. agreed to acquire a 20 percent stake in Fitch Group, the parent of credit-ratings company Fitch Ratings, for $592 million from French financial holding company Fimalac SA. The acquisition also includes Algorithmics, a provider of risk-management services that Fimalac bought in January 2005.

synopsis: The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announced that it will complete its acquisition of Brut LLC, the owner and operator of the Brut ECN, from SunGard Data Systems Inc. SDS for a total consideration of $190 million in cash.

synopsis: International Monetary Systems, Ltd., a worldwide leader in business-to-business barter services, today announced that it has purchased the assets and client base of Kansas Trade Exchange (KTE), located in Wichita, KS. The transaction will become effective on September 30, 2007.

synopsis: GL TRADE, the global provider of front to back solutions for international financial institutions, has announced the acquisition of EMOS, a key actor in middle office derivatives solutions. EMOS´ solutions and teams integrate the Post Trade Derivatives business line (PTD) managing GL CLEARVISION and UBIX.

synopsis: The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. announces that it has acquired 9,790,280 shares in London Stock Exchange plc for a price of 1,218 pence per share. The consideration represents approximately GBP 119.2 million (c. US$ 219.4 million).