Edited from press release

Agricultural and animal science data management and analytics company, AGDATA, announced the strategic acquisition of Focus Technology Group (FTG).

FTG is a provider of data solutions and services to clients within the agriculture, animal health, and specialty pet sectors. AGDATA expects the integration of the group to be highly complimentary and is expecting FTG to provide AGDATA access to new markets and to strengthen its standing as a leader within the global data-driven solutions space for the animal health industry while FTG foresees a strengthening of its services through the deal.

“We believe that the combination of our expertise in the animal health market with AGDATA’s infrastructure, scaleand data management experience will allow us to enhance and expand our services,” said Jimmy Haverstick, CEO and Founder of FTG in a recent press release.

In addition, as AGDATA pursues accelerated growth and expansion, the company has announced the appointment of Andy Zupsic as the company’s new chief executive officer. Having begun his career at IBM, Mr. Zupsic has been responsible for a range of operational duties in both domestic and international senior roles at Microsoft, Juniper Networks, and Progress Software. Mr. Zupsic will be replacing Richard Bettison who will assume the role of Board Advisor.

“Combining AGDATA’s experience and offerings with those of FTG means that we can more completely meet the needs of the animal health market,” says Zupsic. “I am thrilled to be joining AGDATA as it capitalizes on its success, and I look forward to leading an organization focused on supporting its customers in making better decisions based on better data.”

Founded in 1985 and with established operations in the U.S. and Canada, AGDATA has seen multiple years of increasing revenues and return on investment for its customers. The acquisition of FTG and the appointment of Mr. Zupsic are the latest moves to support the company’s growth as it expands into the Latin American market with its launch in Brazil.

“Andy is a great fit for AGDATA as the company looks to build on its position as a trusted independent partner to the agriculture sector worldwide. Andy has extensive experience across a variety of technology companies and leadership roles, and he has proven himself to be an impressive leader,” said Patrick Severson, Principal at AGDATA parent company, Vista Equity Partners.