Blackboard, known for its course-management software, is moving into a whole new sector. Yesterday the company announced that it bought Presidium Inc., which provides outsourced call centers and consulting services for admissions, financial aid, and other student services, and also runs IT help desks for many colleges.
Blackboard paid $53-million to acquire the company. lackboard already held about 10 percent of the company, which was founded by former Blackboard employees. Presidium is based in Reston, Va., and has 160 full-time employees.
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