Connsci, LLC, an 8(a) Professional Services organization that focuses on Management Consulting, IT Solutions, Learning & Development, and Cybersecurity, and Directus Consulting, a leader in business intelligence and data science that delivers technology development and contract management solutions, announced the completion of their merger today. Connsci has a deep IT Training and Cybersecurity Consulting track record in the Health, Defense, and Civilian sectors, while Directus has developed expertise in Full Cycle Software Development, Business Intelligence and Data Science, Acquisition Management, Program Management, and Workflow Process Development. Together the new organization will operate as Connsci, LLC to deliver leading edge cybersecurity and systems and cybersecurity engineering, training, and professional services solutions for federal, state, and local government agencies and civilian organizations.
Upon completion of the transaction Faizan Zia will continue to serve as President and CEO of Connsci. Andrew Rakiscany, the President and CEO of Directus Consulting will become the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Connsci. The headquarters for the combined company will be in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
“Connsci is thrilled to join forces with the team from Directus,” said Zia. “Connsci is at an inflection point for accelerating growth and value creation, and Directus has cultivated outstanding talent which will help unlock new market opportunities and drive dynamic growth for the new organization.”
“We are excited to be joining Connsci, as they offer unparalleled solutions and services,” said Rakicsany. He continued, “Combining Connsci’s expertise with Directus Consulting’s software DEVSECOPS capabilities offers our customers a complete IT, cybersecurity, and systems engineering approach, drastically reducing risk and enhancing their technology capabilities.”
The companies formed a strategic partnership in 2022 and have both seen double-digit sales growth in the federal sector during that time, largely because of the partnership. The partnership creates a relationship that has been beneficial for both companies and their customers.
“This is really an exciting moment for both companies,” said Zia. “We’ve built an incredible relationship over the years, and have already identified tremendous opportunity for growth through our synergies ” The merger of Connsci, LLC and Directus Consulting enables the combined company to offer not only the Professional Services, IT Solutions, Learning & Development, and Cybersecurity solutions that Connsci has built its reputation on, but also Directus’ industry leading Full Cycle Software Development, Business Intelligence and Data Science, and Acquisition Management. In today’s evolving IT environments, the addition of development and data sciences allows Connsci to pursue larger contracts and provide customized solutions to our customers.
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