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MSI Eyes AI, Software Development Capability Expansion With Ascolta Purchase; Dan Heckman Quoted

Management Science and Innovation has acquired Ascolta, an information security and software development services provider, for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its artificial intelligence and DevOps capabilities for industry and federal government customers.

Hampton, Virginia-based Ascolta has been delivering software design and development, cloud migration and DevOps services to government and industry clients since 2014, according to a joint release published Wednesday.

Ascolta helps customers address complex software problems by leveraging its experience in the Department of Defense’s Risk Management Framework and DOD’s software testing and deployment processes.

MSI CEO Dan Heckman said the transaction strengthens its portfolio of AI and technical service offerings for customers.

Reston, Virginia-based MSI provides digital transformation and consulting support in strategy, human capital, process optimization and business transformation areas for customers in government, commercial and non-profit sectors.

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