FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Government Technology Executive Matt Candy Acquires Avanco International to Support Growth in Human Services and Government Technology Solutions
RESTON, Va., June 22, 2026 — Government technology executive, investor, and board member Matthew Candy has acquired Avanco International, a technology and services company focused on enterprise case management solutions, human services technology, data analytics, Oracle technologies, and application modernization & managed services for government agencies.
The acquisition marks Mr. Candy’s return to company ownership following a successful career leading growth initiatives, acquisitions, and operational transformations across the government technology sector. Most recently, Mr. Candy served as a senior executive at IntelliBridge, where he guided the company’s growth and successful exit in 2025.
Mr. Candy previously served in executive leadership roles at IntelliBridge, General Dynamics, ManTech, and Arena Strategic Advisors, where he helped organizations accelerate growth, strengthen operations, and deliver successful outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
Founded to help government organizations improve service delivery and operational effectiveness, Avanco supports mission-critical programs across federal, state, and local government. The company’s capabilities include enterprise case management solutions, human services technology, data analytics, Oracle-based enterprise services, and long-term application support.
Through its CAPS platform and related services, Avanco supports child welfare and human services programs across the majority of Pennsylvania counties. Combining deep domain expertise with proven technology solutions, the company helps agencies manage critical programs serving children, families, and communities. Avanco’s solutions support agencies responsible for some of government’s most important missions, including child welfare, family services, and citizen-focused program delivery.
“Avanco represents a unique opportunity to build upon a strong foundation of customer success, technical expertise, and mission-focused service,” said Mr. Candy, CEO and Owner of Avanco International. “What attracted me most was the quality of the team, the trust the company has earned from its customers, and the meaningful impact its solutions have on government programs that serve citizens and communities every day.”
Mr. Candy emphasized that the company’s immediate priorities will focus on supporting existing customers, investing in employees, strengthening technology capabilities, and positioning the organization for sustainable growth and long-term customer success.
“Our focus is straightforward,” Mr. Candy said. “We will continue investing in the people, processes, and technologies that enable our customers to achieve their missions. Government agencies face increasing demands for efficiency, accountability, and measurable outcomes, and Avanco is well positioned to help meet those challenges.”
“Technology plays an increasingly important role in helping government agencies improve outcomes for the people they serve,” Mr. Candy added. “We are committed to being a trusted long-term partner that combines deep domain expertise, proven technology, and mission-focused execution to help government agencies improve outcomes for the people they serve.”
For more information, visit www.avanco.com.
About Avanco International
Avanco International is a government technology and services company specializing in enterprise case management solutions, human services technology, data analytics, Oracle technologies, and application modernization & managed services. The company helps federal, state, and local government organizations improve program delivery, operational effectiveness, and mission outcomes through innovative technology solutions, deep domain expertise, and trusted long-term partnership.