It strikes me that this acquisition (not merger) has probably been in works for awhile. Also, when considering the desireability of the IMS TDL tech, and the high level ``techieness`` of it all, it seems to me that EDIG may have actually suggested this move (sense EDIG has the tech expertise necessary to grasp it all and fully recognize the benefits).

A main question this acquisition answers for me is the ``why aren`t the Regional Sales Manager and digE Ad Specialist positions filled?`` (after six + months). Looks like Wencor was holding those positions in anticipation of this move, and the need to ``place`` key personnel already intimately familiar.

IMO it shouldn`t take THAT long to complete this acquisition. All the DD is done....and IMS isn`t THAT big (people, facilities, etc.). How long did it take to complete the acquisition of APS? Believe it was weeks, not months.

At the moment, I feel better about the ``smarts`` at Wencor. Hope they don`t prove me wrong!

SGE