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.[1]

Anacomp
Company typePrivate
IndustryComputer services, document management
Founded1968
Headquarters,
Websitewww.anacomp.com

As of 2008, 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

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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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bodenhamer, David J.; Barrows, Robert G., eds. (1994). "Anacomp". The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press. p. 261. ISBN 0-253-31222-1. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
  2. ^ "Thomson Reuters Acquires CaseLogistix Document Review Software–Law Books and Legal Information–West". Archived from the original on 2010-12-03. Retrieved 2011-09-02.
  3. ^ Kraul, Chris (1987-03-10). "Datagraphix Being Sold for $128 Million". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  4. ^ Ross, Philip E.; Times, Special To the New York (1988-07-13). "COMPANY NEWS; Xidex and Anacomp In $415 Million Linkup". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  5. ^ "Anacomp finalizes acquisition of First Image Management Company". www.kmworld.com. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
  6. ^ "COMPANY NEWS; ANACOMP ACQUIRING THE ASSETS OF A FIRST DATA DIVISION". The New York Times. 7 May 1998. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  7. ^ Times -, North County (2007-05-31). "Anacomp acquires CaseLogistix". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
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