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Granicus Acquires SouthTech SystemsDENVER, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Granicus today announced it has acquired government records management and disclosure solution provider SouthTech Systems, combining one of the most full-featured, innovative digital records management solutions with Granicus' powerful suite of communications, website and meetings software. The acquisition strengthens Granicus' commitment to delivering consistent innovation and the most modern technologies to local government records management challenges, while bringing SouthTech Systems customers expanded technology capabilities and an accelerated path to seamless digital experiences for citizens. A recognized leader in digital records management, SouthTech Systems offers a feature-rich, turnkey business process automation solution that simplifies and improves record management for many of the country's most sophisticated clerks and recorders. The solution automates the time-consuming and manual process of digitizing, approving, retrieving and payment processing of vital records including marriage, birth, death and land certificates. SouthTech also provides automated disclosure solutions supporting California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) statements and forms. "From purchasing a home to applying for a marriage license, the exchange of records is an important and vital connection point between residents and government service providers," said Mark Hynes, CEO at Granicus. "Too often, local governments are weighed down by aging legacy systems and manual processes that restrict their ability to operate efficiently or provide modern experiences to their constituents. By bringing SouthTech Systems software and expertise into the Granicus family, our ustomers will benefit from proven, modern technologies that meet the needs of the most sophisticated records processors in the U.S." With offices in Riverside and Auburn, California, SouthTech Systems was founded in 1994 and automates records and disclosure processes for many of the country's largest local government organizations including Orange County, the City of Beverly Hills and the Metropolitan Water District of California. "SouthTech Systems was founded to make a difference in the day-to-day technical hurdles that government leaders face," said Grant Gyulnazaryan, the company's co-founder. "Joining Granicus means that our customers will benefit from a robust infrastructure, unmatched security, and added R&D investment and scale - all while maintaining the world-class support our customers have enjoyed. We're very excited to join the Granicus team, which will accelerate our mission to bring an unparalleled suite of services to clients and expand our presence across the U.S." SouthTech Systems principles, Grant Gyulnazaryan and Jose Dominguez, as well as the rest of the company's employees, will continue with the Granicus family. About Granicus About SouthTech Systems Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/granicus-acquires-southtech-systems-300749200.html SOURCE Granicus |