ISG Sells Its Automation Unit to UST

STAMFORD, Conn.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Information Services Group ( ISG ) (Nasdaq: III ), a leading global technology research and advisory firm, said today it has sold its automation unit to UST , a leading digital transformation solutions company, for $27 million in an all-cash transaction, with a portion of the proceeds placed in escrow, to be released contingent upon meeting certain conditions. The unit offers robotic process automation (RPA) software implementation and licensing services. It was established as a startup business in 2017 to meet the emerging demand for RPA. ISG Chairman and CEO Michael P. Connors said the sale is a “win-win” for both ISG and UST. “With this sale, ISG emerges as a stronger, more focused firm, devoted to serving our clients by leveraging our towering strengths in sourcing, powered by our AI-driven ISG Tango™ platform; digital transformation, including enterprise change and training-as-a-service; AI advisory, technology research and supplier governance,” Connors said. “In addition, the cash proceeds of the sale immediately strengthen our balance sheet and improve shareholder value. “At the same time, our former automation unit will benefit from being part of a larger technology services organization in UST, one that we have known and […]

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