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Trace3 Acquires Calian Group's U.S. IT Business

Trace3 Acquires Calian Group's U.S. IT Business

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ThreatCluster •November 13, 2026 at 18:14 UTC
  • •Trace3 acquired Calian Group's U.S. IT assets for $31 million.
  • •The acquisition includes 140 new employees and two network operations centers.
  • •Trace3 aims to expand its geographic reach and enhance security capabilities.

Trace3 has completed its acquisition of the U.S. commercial IT assets of Calian Group, announced in August 2026. The deal, valued at $31 million plus $12 million in net liabilities, adds 140 employees and introduces two network operations centers and a security operations center. CEO Joe Quaglia emphasized the strategic expansion into Texas and Minnesota, enhancing capabilities to address emerging threats, especially those related to autonomous artificial intelligence. The acquisition is expected to introduce Trace3's services to a new client base with minimal overlap with existing customers. Key executives from Calian, Christopher Farah and Christopher Grammer, have joined Trace3, further strengthening its leadership team. The firm plans to pursue additional strategic acquisitions to enhance its service offerings.

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2026-08-01
Acquisition announced
Trace3 announced its intention to acquire Calian Group's U.S. IT business.
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2026-11-13
Acquisition completed
Trace3 finalized the acquisition, enhancing its capabilities and workforce.
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Common questions

What are the benefits of this acquisition?
The acquisition enhances Trace3's geographic reach and adds critical security capabilities, including a new security operations center.
How many employees did Trace3 gain from this acquisition?
Trace3 gained 140 employees from the acquisition of Calian Group's U.S. IT business.
What regions does this acquisition impact?
The acquisition significantly expands Trace3's presence in Texas and Minnesota.