Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Skywire Completes Acquisition of Whitehill

Skywire Software, a developer of business software for various industries, reported Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of Whitehill Technologies Inc. Skywire said the addition of Whitehill will grant the Frisco, Texas-based firm an expanded presence in the insurance, financial services, health care, utilities, legal services and professional services industries. The acquisition also extends Skywire's reach into Canada, the company said. As a result of the Whitehill purchase, Skywire said it now employs more than 650 employees who serve more than 2,300 customers in more than 45 countries. Paul McSpurren, Whitehill's former president and chief executive officer, will serve as Skywire Software’s chief strategy officer and Skywire Software Canada’s general manager.