Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has acquired Blue Canopy, a data analytics, cybersecurity and application development firm, as part of ongoing investments to expand Jacobs Connected Enterprise (JCE) solutions.
JCE offers digital solutions to connect critical infrastructure, analyze data to optimize operations and protect that data and associated infrastructure from internal and external threats. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Blue Canopy’s data analytics solutions have received top awards from the US Department of Homeland Security and National Science Foundation.
The firm specializes in customized cybersecurity, data analytics and application development solutions for the US Federal civilian financial, education, and healthcare sectors as well as the defence and intelligence communities.
Commenting on the deal, Jacobs Aerospace and Technology Senior Vice President Darren Kraabel said:
“When discussing digital solutions with our public and private sector clients, we encounter two recurring themes. First, the need to deliver data visualization and analytic solutions that allow operators to quickly identify areas for improvement and unlock the power of the data.
“ Second, the need for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that span the spectrum of compliance to managed services to forensics and resiliency. Blue Canopy brings solutions in all these areas to expand Jacobs’ capabilities.
“Blue Canopy also expands our client base into the federal civilian financial and healthcare sectors, as well as broadening our market penetration across the intelligence community. Every element of this investment supports our growth strategy.”
CEO of Blue Canopy Brad Schwartz added:
“Combining Blue Canopy’s technology enabled solutions with the Jacobs Connected Enterprise will accelerate client adoption around automation, analytics and innovation in commercial, civilian and national security markets.”
“Our complementary capabilities in cybersecurity, data analytics and cloud practice will make us a driving force in the market and allow us to bring new solutions to Jacobs’ existing customer base. Without a doubt, the combination is both compelling and powerful.”
UK Water Sector Cyber Security Survey 2017
Leading business support organisation Future WaterAssociation, in partnership with Waterbriefing and the support of Water UK, has launched a major survey on the growing challenges surrounding cyber security in the water sector. Click here to have your say.
Click here for more information on the Future Water Asssociation Cyber Security workshop 27.09.2017
Waterbriefing is media partner with the 4th Annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity Europe Summit in London this September. Click here for more information
With the UK government demanding a 50% reduction in storm overflow spills by 2029, the era of reactive management is over. Speaking in the House of Commons on 21 July 2025, then environment secretary Steve Reed said, “This Government will cut water companies’ sewage pollution in half by the end of the decade.”
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise.
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers.
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent.
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply.
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.