Anacomp Explained

Anacomp
Type:Private
Foundation:1968
Location City:Chantilly, VA
Location Country:United States
Industry:Computer services, document management
Homepage:www.anacomp.com

Anacomp, Inc., is an American company that specializes in computer services and document management. It was founded in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1968 by Ronald D. Palamara, Robert R. Sadaka, and J. Melvin Ebbert, three professors at Purdue University.[1] Their goal was to direct the power of the computer toward the disciplines of investment management, education, urban analysis, computer science and civic systems, but is now headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. The name Anacomp is a combination of the words ANAlyze and COMPute.

, Anacomp's business was primarily in the service and document management sectors. In 2010, Anacomp sold off its CaseLogistix product line to Thomson Reuters.[2] CaseLogistix is a document review application used by law firms for document review and subsequent case preparation.

Acquisitions

Since its inception, Anacomp has made many acquisitions and spin-offs and has entered and exited different lines of business.

In 1987, Anacomp acquired Datagraphix Inc. for $128 million.[3]

In 1988, Anacomp acquired Xidex for $415 million.[4]

In 1998, Anacomp acquired First Image Management Company.[5] [6]

In 2007, Anacomp acquired CaseLogistix.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Bodenhamer. David J.. Barrows. Robert G.. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. 1994. 0-253-31222-1. 261. Anacomp. September 16, 2018.
  2. Web site: Thomson Reuters Acquires CaseLogistix Document Review Software–Law Books and Legal Information–West . 2011-09-02 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101203130050/http://west.thomson.com/about/news/2010/07/13/tr-acquires-caselogistix.aspx . 2010-12-03 .
  3. Web site: Kraul . Chris . 1987-03-10 . Datagraphix Being Sold for $128 Million . 2024-06-04 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  4. News: Ross . Philip E. . Times . Special To the New York . 1988-07-13 . COMPANY NEWS; Xidex and Anacomp In $415 Million Linkup . 2024-06-04 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  5. Web site: Anacomp finalizes acquisition of First Image Management Company . 2024-07-12 . www.kmworld.com.
  6. News: 7 May 1998 . COMPANY NEWS; ANACOMP ACQUIRING THE ASSETS OF A FIRST DATA DIVISION . 11 July 2024 . The New York Times.
  7. Web site: Times - . North County . 2007-05-31 . Anacomp acquires CaseLogistix . 2024-06-04 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.