Dec 12 - Atlas buys Accipiter

• Today Atlas announced its buyout of Accipiter for $30.3 M cash http://www.atlassolutions.com/news/releases/20061211
• This is not a surprise for Atlas, a buy side force to be reckoned with. However, how easy will it be to standardize counting across these systems, merge the two companies employee base, and continue to specialize offers across their client base will certainly pose challenges. I don't see it happening quickly or easily.