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Accela Acquires Novotx: Advancing Local Government Infrastructure Management

Accela®, a prominent provider of cloud solutions tailored for state, county, and city governments, has officially acquired Novotx, a leader in infrastructure asset and work management. This strategic acquisition is set to transform the approach to managing the lifecycle of public infrastructure, ensuring better efficiency from planning and permitting to maintenance and long-term stewardship.

The integration of Novotx into Accela's offerings signifies a paradigm shift in civic technology for local governance. Historically, functions such as permitting, inspections, public works, and asset management have operated in silos. This fragmentation can complicate effective infrastructure management. By consolidating these tasks within a single cohesive digital environment, Accela aims to provide governments with a clearer perspective on the approvals they grant today and the operational, maintenance, and funding needs they will encounter in the future.

As municipalities face mounting pressures to expedite development processes, tackle aging infrastructure issues, and meet increasing community demands—with limited personnel and constrained budgets—the need for a comprehensive solution has never been greater. Each permit that is approved translates to enduring responsibilities that often remain unseen at decision-making points. Accela's vision for an end-to-end platform addresses this critical gap, equipping agencies with the necessary tools to make informed decisions.

Novotx brings to the table a suite of robust, GIS-native solutions designed for effective asset management, utility management, service requests, work orders, and field operations—central responsibilities for public works and infrastructure teams. By integrating these capabilities into the Accela Civic Platform, the collaboration promises to enhance coordination across planning, building, engineering, and public works divisions, ultimately aligning development activities with operational readiness and strategic capital planning.

The merger allows for seamless connectivity between infrastructure assets created or modified through permitting and essential functions such as inspections, service requests, field operations, and long-term maintenance and capital planning. With a unified data foundation across various functions, agencies will experience reduced manual handoffs, improved collaboration, and more predictable outcomes. This synergy also lays the groundwork for advanced analytics and AI-driven insights that are challenging to achieve with disjointed systems.

Noam Reininger, CEO of Accela, emphasizes, “Local governments don’t merely manage permits or work orders; they oversee infrastructure across its entire lifespan. By integrating Novotx into the Accela platform, we empower agencies with visibility from the moment infrastructure is approved through decades of operation and maintenance. This comprehensive lifecycle perspective is vital for delivering services efficiently, fostering economic growth, and enhancing community resilience.”

Justin Gough, President of Novotx, further adds, “Novotx stands as a proven leader in GIS-based asset and work management. Our technologies combined with Accela’s platform will broaden its infrastructure and operational functionalities substantially. This integration equips customers with unparalleled capabilities to manage infrastructure operations, streamline planning workflows, and enhance engagement with citizens.”

Moreover, Jason Horspool, CEO of Novotx, noted that the acquisition strengthens Elements XS, ensuring more secure and scalable development practices while enhancing the overall functionality for clients.

The collaborative effort between Accela and Novotx aims to enable governments to:

• - Link permitting choices to long-term infrastructure operation and maintenance.
• - Diminish staff workload through streamlined workflows and shared data.
• - Enhance reliability and responsiveness via real-time GIS visibility into assets and field activity.
• - Fortify capital planning and preventive maintenance strategies.
• - Establish a singular source of truth encompassing planning, building, and public works.
• - Deliver modern digital services that cultivate trust among residents and businesses.

To highlight Novotx's GIS-native asset management and work order capabilities specifically for public works and infrastructure teams, Accela will be hosting a live demonstration webinar on March 10th, 2026, at 10 AM PST.

In conjunction with this acquisition, legal counsel and advisory roles have been appointed, with Benesch Friedlander Coplan Aronoff LLP advising Accela, while Kunzler, Bean & Adamson provides counsel for Novotx. MCG Capital Advisory is serving as the financial advisor to Accela.

About Accela®

Accela is a leading cloud-based software provider that empowers local and state governments to enhance efficiency and modernize their operations. With over 600 partnerships with agencies and jurisdictions worldwide, Accela is committed to streamlining workflows and improving service delivery across core processes such as permitting, licensing, and code enforcement.

About Novotx

Novotx specializes in geo-centric platforms for asset management, service delivery, and operational workflows tailored for utilities and local governments. Built on Esri ArcGIS technology, their Elements XS offers powerful tools for managing assets, work orders, inspections, permits, and citizen interactions, all aimed at optimizing operational efficiency in public service delivery.