SOS International seeks to bolster technology work, add CTO

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With several new acquisitions under its belt, SOS International is increasingly moving into technology-focused work, according to the company's chief executive. In an interview with Inside Defense at SOSi's Reston, VA, headquarters, Julian Setian said what the deals all have in common is they "move us up market." The company made its name supporting tactical military operations, primarily for the Army. Setian said that work, which includes logistics, training and base operations, remains the company's primary growth driver because of the sheer size of the contracts, but that it has a "high risk profile." "In spite of the fact that there's a lot of spending, each one of those contracts feels like it has a shelf life associated with it," he said. "We're one tweet away from pulling out of Afghanistan.... These are not fixed operations." Setian said the company's acquisitions have helped SOSi expand its focus and customers. Earlier this year, SOSi picked up NorthStar Systems. In 2019, it added Vykin and in 2018, it acquired STG Group. Setian said the company has sought to move into higher-end work that is technology focused. "All the acquisitions we've made have a technology component," he said.