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Tetra Tech Expands High-end Climate Data Analytics Solutions with Acquisition of Axiom Data Science

Tetra Tech, Inc. , a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, announced today that it has acquired Axiom Data Science, an industry leader in the management and analysis of oceanic and ecological data associated with climate change. Headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, Axiom conducts climate science modeling to help clients manage, integrate, and visualize large-scale complex data sets that are essential to addressing climate change.

“Tetra Tech leverages digital technology using our Leading with Science® approach to provide clients with sustainable and resilient solutions and support decision-making on projects around the world. The addition of Axiom Data Science expands our high-end advanced analytics capabilities in oceans and ecosystems to advance climate science for clients, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.”

Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO

Rob Bochenek, Axiom Founder and CEO, said, “We are honored to join Tetra Tech and work with their exceptional team of scientists and engineers to provide best-in-class data analytics solutions to address climate change impacts. By joining Tetra Tech, we will further enhance our ability to provide highly specialized solutions to our clients, while offering new opportunities for our employees to work on water and environment programs worldwide.”

The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Axiom Data Science is joining Tetra Tech’s Government Services Group.

About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 21,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

About Axiom Data Science
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Axiom Data Science is an informatics and software development firm focused on developing scalable solutions for data management, integration, and visualization. Axiom supports federal, private, academic, and non-governmental organizations in the ecological, geological, and ocean sciences organizations to improve the long-term management and impact of their scientific data resources.

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