Harris Computer

Global vertical market software provider that acquires, manages, and builds software businesses using a 'forever time horizon.' Focuses on businesses serving public and private sectors including local government, education, public safety, healthcare, and utilities.

• Ottawa, Canada • Est. 1976
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Investment Requirements

Revenue (ARR)
Flexible
Deal Structure
All cash
Target Industries
B2B Software
Geographic Focus
Global
Time To
Response
24 hours
Valuation
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Company Overview

About Harris Computer

What They Buy

Target Companies:

  • Vertical market software businesses
  • $500K to $100M+ revenue
  • Public and private sector focus (government, healthcare, education, utilities)
  • Mission-critical software with recurring revenue

Deal Structure:

  • All cash deals
  • Forever ownership (never sells)
  • Decentralized management - companies keep autonomy
  • 24-hour response time commitment

Contact: Ottawa, Canada | Founded 1976 | “Glendia will action your email within 24 hours”

Track Record

200+ acquisitions completed since 1976:

  • MEDHOST: Healthcare information systems (2024)
  • SirsiDynix: Library management systems
  • FrontLine: Education workforce solutions
  • Commerce Decisions: Procurement software (2020)
  • Syscon Justice Systems: Offender management (2017)

Portfolio Stats:

  • 200+ businesses operated
  • 100,000+ customers served
  • 12,000+ employees globally
  • Global presence (North America, Europe, Australia)

Portfolio Companies

MEDHOST
Healthcare information systems
SirsiDynix
Library management systems
FrontLine
Education workforce solutions

Founder Testimonials

"While we celebrate 40 years of providing patient care solutions for community and rural healthcare, we are looking forward. The future with Harris is full of opportunities, given a mutual commitment to operational excellence. Harris will continue to operate MEDHOST as a stand-alone business headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee."
Stephanie Sames
MEDHOST (Executive VP) (2024)
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"We at Commerce Decisions have been supporting our customers in achieving the best possible outcomes on their most complex procurement challenges for many years now. I'm delighted that we will be continuing this journey with Harris and look forward to utilising Harris's global footprint, industry experience and success to establish deeper relationships with our existing customers whilst exploring new growth opportunities."
Steve Deaville
Commerce Decisions (2020)
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"Sverica has been a tremendous partner to Syscon as we continue to build market leading Offender Management software solutions for governments throughout the world. The support and guidance provided by Sverica has positioned us well for future success with Harris."
Mark Derraugh
Syscon Justice Systems (2017)
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