Due to technology advancements, the Mapping, Modeling & Simulation (MM&S) Industry has become increasingly sophisticated and has expanded from primarily serving Aerospace & Defense to being in high demand across a variety of end-markets.  Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2017 has echoed this trend, with buyers most frequently targeting companies that offer MM&S software and services for Construction & Engineering, Entertainment, Aerospace and Defense and Medical markets.