HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.a.03 CA Social Media Archiving Name Change CivicPlus EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM:
Approval of Provider Name Change from ArchiveSocial, Inc. to CivicPlus, LLC
Date: May 15, 2025
BACKGROUND:
CCUA currently uses ArchiveSocial, Inc., as its solution for archiving social media content. CivicPlus,
LLC has acquired Optimere, a leading provider of digital compliance, accessibility, and records
management solutions. Following the acquisition, Optimere's ArchiveSocial, Monsido, and NextRequest
solutions were integrated into the CivicPlus, LLC comprehensive platform.
ArchiveSocial, Inc., collaborated with over 2,500 government and law enforcement agencies, school
districts, and private companies to capture and archive information shared on social media. CivicPlus,
LLC assists public and private organizations in complying with record-keeping regulations and managing
risks associated with social media. The integration of this service into the CivicPlus, LLC platform will
offer several advantages for CCUA.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests the Board of Supervisors to approve the name change from ArchiveSocial,Inc.,
to CivicPlus, LLC.
ATTACHMENTS:
Acquisition Notice Optimere (ArchiveSocial, Monsido, and NextRequest)
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CivicPlus® Completes Acquisition of Optimere
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Optimere Solutions, ArchiveSocial, Monsido, and NextRequest, are now part of the
Civic Experience Platform
DURHAM, N.C., June 10, 2022/PRNewswire/ -- Optimere, the leading provider of digital
compliance, accessibility, and records management solutions, announced its acquisition
by CivicPlus, a leader in public sector integrated technology solutions, is complete.
Optimere's ArchiveSocial, Monsido, and NextRequest solutions will now become part of the
CivicPlus Civic Experience Platform. Optimere is recognized for its expertise in transparent
and trustworthy digital communications. Customers can access an even more
comprehensive range of innovative technology solutions focused on building trust in digital
communications as they strive to foster transparency and positive digital interactions.
"Today marks a milestone," said Ray Carey, Optimere Chief Executive Officer. "By joining
forces with CivicPlus, it opens up a world of possibilities for our talented and innovative team
to showcase their skills as we both ascribe to creating a culture of digital trust for our
customers.Together we offer an unmatched breadth of integrated technology solutions that
transform how we communicate."
The acquisition continues Optimere's impressive growth and innovation path to date, and
the team will continue to expand globally over the coming months as it integrates with
CivicPlus. Combining Optimere's solutions with the Civic Experience Platform will better
enable communicators to face their compliance challenges while transforming interactions
into consistently positive experiences that elevate resident satisfaction, increase revenue,
and streamline operations.
"We're thrilled to welcome Optimere's employees, customers, and partners to CivicPlus,"
said Brian Rempe, CivicPlus Chief Executive Officer. "The addition of its transparency,
compliance, and accessibility solutions will help build resident trust in government at every
level and touch point. Together we will reimagine the civic experience."
District Capital Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor, and Willkie Farr&
Gallagher LLP served as counsel, to CivicPlus on the transaction. Shea & Company, LLC
served as the exclusive financial advisor, and Goodwin Procter LLP served as counsel, to
Optimere on the transaction.
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
About Optimere
Optimere is the leading provider of digital compliance, accessibility, and records
management solutions that illuminate the path to trusted communications. Optimere has
over 6,000 customers globally and is the maker of brands, including ArchiveSocial, Monsido,
and NextRequest. For more information, visit Optimere.com.
Contact:
Claire Rowberry
ClearComms Consultancy
claire@clearcommsc.com
SOURCE Optimere