Avantus Federal acquires Reston-based software company

Occam's Razor Technologies provides technology and software solutions to defense clients

Published July 20, 2021 by Katherine Schulte

Avantus Federal, a McLean-based IT defense contractor and NewSpring Holdings company, has acquired Reston-based software company Occam’s Razor Technologies LLC, it announced Thursday.

Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Avantus CEO Andy Maner said in a statement, “For more than 10 years, Occam’s Razor Technologies has built a company committed to developing innovative solutions for its clients. … ORT’s mix of elite cyber and software capabilities and its dedication to employee growth are just two of the … reasons this company is a great fit with Avantus’ capabilities and offerings and will fuel combined growth at our shared and new customers.”

ORT, founded in 2011, is a software engineering and consulting firm that works with defense and intelligence clients.

“We are very excited to join forces with Avantus,” Michael Nordfelt, founder and president of Occam’s Razor Technologies, said in a statement. “Our organizations collectively focus on growth, mission-focused values, investing in employees and committing to diversity and inclusion.”

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