6. Franklin Data Systems

Target company: Scarab Consulting

Headcount: 51-200 employees

Annual revenue: Not disclosed

Purchase price: Not disclosed

Date of announcement: Nov. 1

Franklin Data purchased Scarab Consulting to gain access to its data hosting environment, infrastructure, processing and analytics capabilities.

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Franklin Data said it plans to expand and integrate Austin, Texas-based Scarab's proprietary discovery-related services delivery technology to improve workflows and provide around-the-clock access. Scarab serves corporate, enterprise and legal customers.

Franklin also said it plans to integrate Scarab's ready-to-launch cybersecurity brand into its offerings. The company said it plans to take over Scarab's Midtown New York offices and expand its Houston office to accommodate increased client operations.