The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) has acquired California-based PlantCML, a leading provider of 911 call center software and workstations for $350 million. The deal fits with some of what EADS already does in the U.S. and in other countries, which is provide professional mobile radio solutions for emergency responders through its EADS Secure Networks business. “Bringing PlantCML into our business portfolio further enhances EADS North America’s capabilities in ensuring the homeland security of the United States,” says Ralph Crosby, chairman and CEO of EADS North America. “The resources of PlantCML are a perfect match with our growing homeland security and public safety activity, which already includes turnkey professional radio systems and network security training.” EADS provides P25 digital radio system technology. PlantCML’s core capabilities are in call management and radio dispatch products for emergency call centers, emergency notification services, computer-aided dispatch and mapping services. PlantCML also has operations in Canada, where about 100 of its 620 employees are located. EADS acquired PlantCML from Golden Gate Capital. PlantCML has annual sales of under $200 million.