In Pictures: IT deal book of 2013

Category: IT Services

Buyer: Kovarus

Acquisition: Back Office Architects

Why: IT systems integrator Kovarus has purchased Back Office Architects to bolster its capabilities in the areas of Microsoft application integration and virtualization. Back Office Architects is an IT services firm that specializes in Windows Server, Active Directory and Exchange implementations for enterprise customers. Kovarus plans to expand its cloud services offerings through the Back Office Architects acquisition. Kovarus is based in San Ramon, Calif., with offices in the Sacramento, Seattle, Denver and Atlanta areas.