Behind the deal: Leaders of Raleigh software company, Winston-Salem acquirer on why they united


As Winston-Salem's EMS Management & Consultants and Raleigh-based VAIRKKO unite under a deal announced last week, the CEOs of both companies say the deal is all about growth.

Brian Polackoff, co-founder of VAIRKKO, indicated that he chose the Triad-based EMS as its acquirer despite other suitors offering more money. Financial terms were not released in the deal that adds VAIRKKO's workforce and operations management business to EMS' fold.

Brian Polackoff, co-founder of VAIRKKO, has a long history…

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