Mega-Merger: CBORD And Transact: Roper's School Security Solutions
The largest two providers of school credentials and security have long been CBORD and Transact (formerly of Blackboard). Now, these companies are being combined by Roper Technologies, a low-profile but extremely profitable conglomerate.
This note examines the revenue of both CBORD and Transact, how Roper manages its acquisitions, and how this planned combination may impact the school security market.
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