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UNICOM Global, Inc. is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Mission Hills, California. The company was founded by Corry Hong in Los Angeles, California in 1981 to develop AUTOMON/CICS and related products for the CICS mainframe marketplace. UNICOM Global has grown since then by acquiring publicly-traded and private IT organizations and products, and through property acquisition. Corry Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the United States at age 20, studying computer science at Pierce College in Los Angeles. He is the CEO and president of the company.[1]

Key Information

UNICOM Global operates across industry sectors including aerospace and defense, banking, chemical industries, consumer electronics, energy and utilities, healthcare, Fintech, insurance, manufacturing, media and entertainment, oil and gas, retail, telecom, transportation, and Federal, State, and Local Governments.

Corporate structure

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UNICOM Global consists of the following major divisions:

  • UNICOM Government, Inc. (UGI) -- a provider of information technology products and professional services to Federal, State, and Local Governments. In 2015, Unicom Government was one of 6 vendors jointly awarded a $652 million U.S. Army contract for enterprise IT modernization.[2] UNICOM Government is the former NASDAQ-listed GTSI, whom UNICOM Global acquired in June 2012 (see History section, below).
  • UNICOM Engineering – its division that designs and builds purpose-built application platforms and appliances, and provides deployment services for software developers and OEMs. UNICOM Engineering is the former NASDAQ-listed Network Engines Inc, more commonly known as NEI Corporation, which UNICOM Global acquired in September 2012 (see History section, below).
  • US Robotics – its division that focuses on data communications products and solutions. US Robotics has origins as a pioneer in internet networking capabilities.[3]
  • Firetide – its division that designs and sells software and hardware focusing on Wireless Mesh network technology.
  • Memeo – its division that builds products for File Sharing, Big Data, and Data Warehousing.
  • UNICOM Systems – its software division focused on digital transformation products and services. This division includes a number of software products that UNICOM acquired from IBM: System Architect, Focal Point, PurifyPlus, SPSS Survey (now UNICOM Intelligence), solidDB, Cognos Finance (now UNICOM Finance), and the PowerHouse programming language.
  • Macro 4 – its division that manages international operations and builds software for enterprise information management, customer communication management (CCM), and mainframe modernization. Macro 4 also builds the Universal Gateway (uniGW) product.[4] Macro 4 was a publicly traded company that UNICOM Global acquired in 2009 (see history section below). The Macro 4 division includes:
    • SoftLanding Systems – This division develops IBM i software and systems management products. UNICOM Global acquired SoftLanding Systems in 2006,[5] which was one of the "Big Three" change management vendors on the IBM i platform.[6]
    • iET Solutions—which builds ITIL-Aligned IT Service Management (ITSM) and Software Asset Management (SAM) products.
    • DETEC—which develops and markets software for intercorporate communication as well as for B2B and B2C communication.
  • Eden—its capital, mergers and acquisitions, financial services, and real estate division.

Headquarters and Operations

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UNICOM Global operates at 31 locations in 17 countries. It owns and operates the following IT Corporate Parks, Innovation Centers, and IT Villages:

  • UNICOM Plaza – UNICOM Global Corporate Headquarters in Mission Hills, California.
  • UNICOM Technology Park (UTP) – the former Washington Technology Park that UNICOM acquired in 2015,[7] which is now a research and innovation center, as well as UNICOM Government's corporate headquarters.
  • UNICOM Science & Technology Park (USTP) – the former Merck Headquarters Building that UNICOM acquired in 2018, which is now a research and innovation center.[8][9]
  • UNICOM Innovation Park -- formerly The Martingale, an 11-story class A office park in Schaumburg, Illinois, purchased by UNICOM in January, 2023,[10] and now being established as a research & innovation center.
  • Pickfair Executive Meeting Center – the former Pickfair Estate in Beverly Hills built by Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford, which is now an executive conference center.[11]
  • Roripaugh Ranch – an 800-acre planned community located in California between Los Angeles and San Diego, that is being established as a UNICOM IT Village.
  • The Orangery, Crabbet Park IT Center in the southern suburbs of London, UK.

Corporate history

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UNICOM Global was founded by Corry Hong in Los Angeles, California in 1981 to develop AUTOMON/CICS and related products for the CICS mainframe marketplace. Corry Hong was born in Seoul, South Korea and immigrated to the United States at age 20, studying computer science at Pierce College in Los Angeles.[12]

In April 1985, UNICOM Global introduced AUTOMON/CICS, an automated action tool for the CICS MVS environment. UNICOM Global achieved success with the AUTOMON product: in April 1988, AUTOMON/CICS was selected to assure systems availability and productivity at the Games for the XXIV Olympiad held in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. In April 1994, AUTOMON/CICS was nominated for the International Computer Programs (ICP) Million Dollar award.

UNICOM Global grew through the following acquisitions:

Number Acquisition date Company, Product or Property Business Country References
1 December 1997 Acquired commercial plaza, and established UNICOM Plaza. Commercial property United States
2 July 1998 Acquired 14 MVS & VSE Products from SofTouch Systems Mainframe computer software United States
3 February 2000 Acquired CICS Resource Definition Online product from SofTouch Systems Mainframe computer software United States
4 July 2000 Acquired 16 MVS, VM and CICS products from Technologic Software Concepts, Inc. Mainframe computer software United States
5 October 2000 Acquired Wingsweep, a 50-acre sports complex, training and corporate retreat facility in Temecula, California. Commercial property United States


6 April 2005 Acquired Pickfair Estate in Beverly Hills, California, and established it as a corporate event facility. Commercial property United States [13]
7 September 2006 Acquired Softlanding, which was one of the "Big Three" change management vendors on the IBM i platform. Mainframe computer software United States [14]
8 November 2006 Acquired the assets of Eden Communications, Inc. an IT service management software company. Service Management software United States
9 December 2006 Acquired a 5-acre research and development facility in New Hampshire, establishing it as UNICOM Center. Commercial property United States
10 February 2008 Acquired Roripaugh Ranch, a 70-acre planned community/green technology village project in Temecula, California. Commercial property United States
11 January 2009 Acquired Macro 4 plc, a global software and services company. Public Company United Kingdom [15]
12 September 2011 Acquired the assets of Illustro Systems International, a Dallas-based mainframe software company. Mainframe computer software United States [16]
13 September 2011 Acquired iET Solutions, LLC from Platinum Equity, LLC. iET provides IT Service Management (ITSM) and Software Asset Management solutions for midsize and large enterprises. Service Management software and Software Asset Management United States [17]
14 June 2012 Acquired NASDAQ-listed GTSI to form the UNICOM Government division. Public Company United States [18][19][20]
15 September 2012 Acquired NASDAQ-listed Network Engines Inc. (NEI) to form UNICOM Engineering. Public Company United States [21]
16 July 2012 Acquired DETEC Software GmbH, a provider of document composition technology, from Beta Systems Software AG. Document composition software Germany [22]
17 June 2013 Acquired US Robotics, Inc., the provider of Internet and connectivity products, from Platinum Equity. Public Company United States [23]
18 June 2013 Acquired Commercial division of Acentia, LLC, -- Cisco Silver Partner -- a provider of network and infrastructure services to education, healthcare and state and local government agencies. Public Company United States
19 December 2013 Acquired Cognos Application Development Tools suite of products from IBM Corporation, including PowerHouse, Axiant 4GL and PowerHouse Web. PowerHouse (programming_language) United States
20 March 2014 Acquired Cloud-Based Secure File Sharing and Data Protection Solutions from Memeo, Inc. File Sharing software United States [24]


21 May 2014 Acquired Firetide, a Silicon Valley–based Wireless Network company. Privately Held Company selling Wireless mesh network product. United States [25]


22 June 2014 Acquired the Visual and Unified Communications Division from Microtechnologies, LLC. IT Service Management United States [26]


23 June 2014 Acquired solidDB In-memory database product from IBM. In-Memory Database product United States [27]


24 August 2014 Acquired Cognos Finance assets from IBM. Rebranded to UNICOM Finance. Business intelligence product United States


25 December 2014 Acquired Rational Focal Point from IBM. Rebranded to UNICOM Focal Point. Application Portfolio Management and Product Management product United States


26 December 2014 Acquired Rational PurifyPlus from IBM. Memory debugger product United States


27 October 2015 Acquired SPSS Data Collection from IBM. Rebranded product to UNICOM Intelligence. Survey data collection product United States [citation needed]


28 December 2015 Acquired Washington Technology Park, and established it as UNICOM Technology Park (UTP). Commercial property United States [28]


29 December 2015 Acquired System Architect from IBM. Enterprise Architecture and Systems Architecture product. United States


30 December 2015 Established an Intellectual Property License Agreement with IBM for Content Manager OnDemand. Content management product. United States


31 December 2015 Established an Intellectual Property License Agreement with IBM for InfoSphere Optim. Data management product. United States


32 March 2016 Acquired WebSphere Multichannel Bank Transformation Toolkit from IBM. Digital transformation product. United States
33 March 2016 Established an Intellectual Property License Agreement with IBM for Omegamon (Omegamon for z/OS, Dashboard Edition on z/OS, Mainframe Networks). Mainframe computer software United States


34 June 2016 Established an Intellectual Property License Agreement with IBM for Cognos Planning. Analytics product. United States


35 June 2016 Established an Intellectual Property License Agreement with IBM for Content Manager (CM8). Content Management product. United States


36 July 2016 Introduced VeroFiles, a Cloud file storage product. Cloud storage product. United States


37 February 2016 Established UNICOM Corporation in Las Vegas. Commercial property United States
38 October 2018 Purchased the former Merck Headquarters Building and established it as the UNICOM Science & Technology Park (USTP). Commercial property United States
39 February 2019 Established UNICOM Global Logistics, Inc. in Las Vegas. Logistics company United States
40 January 2023 Purchased 'The Martingale', class A commercial office tower at 231 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg, IL, and established it as UNICOM Innovation Park. Commercial property United States
41 July 2023 Established a Regional Headquarters for the Southeast Asia region in Singapore. Commercial property Southeast Asia [29]
42 September 2025 Acquires NORESCO’s solar capacity and large scale Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) to power 1-Gigawatt Hyperscale Data Center Campus at Whitehouse Station. Photovoltaic power station United States [30]


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UNICOM Global is a privately held American multinational conglomerate headquartered in , , specializing in technology solutions, , IT consulting, and diversified investments across multiple sectors. Founded in 1981 by Corry S. Hong with a single software product for mainframe systems, the company has expanded aggressively over more than four decades into a global enterprise comprising over 50 corporate entities. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Corry S. Hong, who oversees strategy and operations, UNICOM Global structures its operations through specialized divisions focused on key industries such as government IT services, , engineering solutions, and . Notable divisions include UNICOM Government for technology, UNICOM Engineering for systems integration, UNICOM Digital for cloud and IoT solutions, UNICOM Systems for mainframe and legacy software, and UNICOM Capital for , alongside subsidiaries like Macro 4, SoftLanding Systems, and that provide tools, data communications, and wireless technologies. The company also extends into non-technology areas, including real estate, business services, and , reflecting its broad portfolio approach to asset consolidation and . With offices spanning the (including , , and ), (Germany and ), and (Singapore), UNICOM Global delivers integrated hardware and software solutions, professional services, and product procurement to enterprise and government clients worldwide, emphasizing innovation in areas like IoT, , and system modernization. Its growth strategy involves strategic acquisitions and in-house resources to support flexible, end-to-end IT ecosystems, positioning it as one of the largest private software companies globally.

Company Overview

Founding

UNICOM Global was established in 1981 in , , by Corry S. Hong as a private entity initially named UNICOM Systems, Inc. The company began operations with a single employee—its founder—and focused on developing software solutions for the emerging IT sector. Hong, who served as founder and immediately assumed the role of president and CEO, has retained leadership of the organization since its inception. Corry S. Hong was born in Seoul, Korea, and immigrated to the United States, settling in California at the age of 20. He pursued studies in computer science at Pierce College in Los Angeles, where he developed an interest in software design. Prior to founding UNICOM, Hong had a creative background, playing lead guitar in a hard rock band and composing music, which reflected his early aptitude for innovation and technical problem-solving. His transition to entrepreneurship was driven by a vision to create specialized IT tools, leveraging his programming expertise in assembler language. From its outset, Systems targeted the mainframe market, launching with the development of AUTOMON/CICS, an artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tool for IBM's transaction processing environment. This initial product addressed key needs in automated system monitoring and problem resolution for enterprise IT infrastructures, setting the foundation for the company's growth in software solutions.

Leadership

Corry S. Hong serves as the founder, President, and of UNICOM Global, a role he has held since establishing the company in 1981. In this capacity, Hong is responsible for setting the overall strategy and directing the day-to-day activities across all UNICOM Global divisions, ensuring alignment with the company's focus on technology solutions and global operations. As a , UNICOM Global maintains an internal governance structure centered on its executive , with strategic decision-making primarily led by Hong to facilitate agile operations and innovation in a competitive landscape. This approach emphasizes direct oversight by the founder-CEO, allowing for streamlined policy implementation without the formalities of a public board. Complementing Hong's , key executives oversee specialized functions within UNICOM Global's divisions. Mrs. Christine Hong, of UNICOM Global, supports cross-divisional coordination and operational efficiency across associated entities. In the government sector, through Government, Ms. Patti Bowman serves as and of Business Development, leveraging her global perspective to drive organizational growth and exceed performance targets. Meanwhile, in and manufacturing, Engineering is led by figures such as Mr. Rusty Cone, , who manages strategic planning and daily operations; Mr. Jeff Hudgins, of Global Services, responsible for repair centers, , and ; and Mrs. Krista Weeks, of , handling financial reporting, compliance, treasury, and . These leaders contribute to UNICOM Global's emphasis on engineering excellence, solutions, and financial stability.

Business Focus

UNICOM Global operates primarily in the sector, with core focuses on , , , , and hardware and software solutions. The company provides enterprise-grade services that enable organizations to modernize legacy systems and adopt for enhanced and scalability. Strategically, UNICOM Global emphasizes enterprise-level technology deployment, , , and investments to support comprehensive business ecosystems. This approach allows the company to offer end-to-end solutions that combine with financial and , facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and infrastructure development. Among its unique offerings, UNICOM Global delivers integrated software and hardware solutions tailored for complex environments, alongside product services and IT innovations designed for both and commercial clients. These capabilities enable seamless deployment of purpose-built platforms, such as secure cloud file sharing and connectivity hardware, addressing diverse needs from data communications to . In a recent strategic shift toward diversification, , through its division UNICOM Science and Technology Park, acquired a solar power plant and energy services from NORESCO in Whitehouse Station, , on September 30, 2025. This move includes investments in on-site solar generation expansion and a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System to power a 1-gigawatt hyperscale campus, aligning with the company's growth in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable infrastructure for government and enterprise clients.

Corporate Organization

Divisions and Subsidiaries

UNICOM Global comprises over 50 corporate entities, encompassing major divisions and wholly-owned subsidiaries that span , IT, , , and real estate sectors. These organizational units report directly to the parent company, UNICOM Global, and contribute to its diversified portfolio by providing specialized solutions that integrate across business lines. The company's core divisions form the backbone of its technology-focused operations. delivers comprehensive IT solutions and services designed to address the mission-critical needs of federal, state, and agencies, including , , and support for complex infrastructures. specializes in purpose-built application platforms, appliances, and lifecycle deployment services, with a focus on for software developers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). UNICOM Systems provides software and services, particularly CICS automation tools and solutions for z/OS and z/VM environments serving customers worldwide. Key subsidiaries enhance UNICOM Global's capabilities in hardware, networking, , and business services. develops and supplies data communications products, including connectivity hardware for point-of-sale systems, remote management, and connections. Firetide offers technology solutions tailored for security, transportation, and public safety applications, supporting over 10,000 customers across 40 countries. Memeo delivers enterprise-grade , , and secure cloud file sharing tools to facilitate data protection and collaboration. Macro 4 focuses on software, including customer communications management, self-service portals, and mainframe application modernization. Eden manages , alongside business and and initiatives. Through these divisions and subsidiaries, UNICOM Global maintains a cohesive structure where technology entities collaborate to deliver integrated IT infrastructure and software solutions, while non-technology units support broader corporate strategy and growth.

Key Acquisitions

UNICOM Global's acquisition strategy began in earnest with the purchase of Macro 4 plc in January 2009, a British software company specializing in mainframe utilities and systems management tools for IBM i and other platforms. This deal marked UNICOM's entry into global enterprise software support, enhancing its capabilities in business-critical application performance. In 2012, expanded into government IT services and engineering with two significant deals. It acquired GTSI Corp. in June for approximately $76.7 million, rebranding the Herndon, Virginia-based firm as Government to bolster federal contracting in hardware, software, and integration services. Later that year, in September, UNICOM completed the acquisition of Network Engines Inc. (NEI) for about $63.2 million, forming Engineering and adding expertise in network appliances and telecommunications hardware. The year 2013 saw further diversification into networking hardware through the June acquisition of Inc. from in an all-cash transaction, incorporating the iconic modem and connectivity solutions provider, including its U.S., U.K., and German subsidiaries. This move strengthened UNICOM's portfolio in and remote access technologies. Between 2013 and 2016, UNICOM executed multiple asset purchases from , focusing on legacy software tools to support enterprise analytics and development. Key among these was the December 2013 acquisition of the Application Development Tools suite, which included the PowerHouse 4GL programming environment, Axiant 4GL, and PowerHouse Web for on mainframes and distributed systems. Subsequent deals encompassed Finance analytics in August 2014, Rational Focal Point and PurifyPlus in December 2014, SPSS Data Collection in October 2015, and Planning in June 2016, among others, totaling at least seven IBM-related transactions that preserved and modernized tools for and . Over its history, UNICOM Global has completed numerous acquisitions, predominantly in sectors like , hardware, and IT services, while diversifying into and to support long-term growth. In September 2025, it entered the market by acquiring a plant and associated battery energy storage system (BESS) from NORESCO in , aligning with plans for a 1-gigawatt hyperscale campus powered by sustainable sources.

Operations and Facilities

Headquarters and Facilities

UNICOM Global's headquarters is located at UNICOM Plaza in Mission Hills, California, specifically at Suite 310, 15535 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills, CA 91345. This facility serves as the central hub for executive operations and strategic decision-making across the company's technology divisions. The company maintains several key facilities in the United States designed to support research and development, as well as collaborative environments for innovation. The UNICOM Technology Park I & II in Chantilly, Virginia, at 15000 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151, comprises Class A commercial office buildings totaling 672,912 square feet on 51.9 acres, featuring amenities such as a conference center, data center, and collaborative workspaces tailored for technology operations, including software development and government-related projects. Similarly, the UNICOM Science & Technology Park at 3 Merck Drive, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, is one of the largest IT facilities globally, encompassing approximately 2 million square feet (including office and support space) of Class A space dedicated to advanced information technology initiatives. The UNICOM Innovation Park, located at 231 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173, offers an 11-story Class A office building with 342,473 square feet, including modern features like a media studio, data center, and conference rooms to foster innovation in digital transformation and software solutions. These facilities are equipped with contemporary infrastructure to accommodate cutting-edge work in areas such as , , and . For instance, the technology and science parks provide high-end , collaborative spaces, and data centers that enable efficient R&D and deployment of AI-enabled workloads and tools. Complementing these operational sites, the Pickfair Executive Meeting Center at 1143 Summit Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210—the restored historic Estate acquired in 2005—functions as a premier venue for executive meetings, events, and retreats, supporting high-level discussions on technology strategy.

Global Presence

UNICOM Global maintains a substantial international footprint, operating 50 offices across 15 countries to support its technology solutions worldwide as of 2025. This network enables the company to serve diverse markets in , with a primary emphasis on , where it holds 23 locations concentrated in the United States. In , , and , UNICOM Global has 22 locations spanning 10 countries, including the , , , , , , , , the , and . Much of this European presence is facilitated through its Macro 4 division, which specializes in software tailored to regional business needs, such as and compliance for large organizations. The company adapts its operations to local requirements, focusing on solutions that address and demands prevalent in European markets. The Asia-Pacific region features five locations in India (Bangalore), Australia (Baulkham Hills), China (including offices in Xi’an and Beijing), and Singapore, reflecting targeted expansion into high-growth areas. In North America, particularly the U.S., UNICOM Global customizes its offerings for government IT sectors, providing turnkey solutions and professional services to federal, state, and local agencies. A notable development occurred in 2023, when UNICOM Systems, Inc., established a new entity in Singapore at 9 Raffles Place, #19-21 Republic Plaza, Singapore 048619, serving as the regional headquarters for Southeast Asia to bolster Asia-Pacific growth and leverage local innovation ecosystems for cloud and AI services.

History

Early Years

UNICOM Global, initially operating as UNICOM Systems, Inc., began operations following its founding in 1981 in , , with a focus on developing software for the mainframe computing environment. The company's first major product, AUTOMON/CICS, was announced in 1985 as an artificial intelligence-based monitoring tool designed to diagnose and manage issues in systems on mainframes. This launch marked a key milestone, addressing the growing need for reliable performance monitoring in enterprise computing during the mid-1980s. Throughout the late 1980s, UNICOM expanded beyond its initial single-product offering, developing a broader portfolio of IT solutions including additional mainframe software tools, hardware support services, and educational resources to meet evolving enterprise demands. This growth trajectory involved overcoming early challenges such as establishing credibility in a competitive mainframe market dominated by larger players, while methodically building a client base among businesses reliant on CICS environments for transaction processing. By the end of the decade, these efforts positioned UNICOM as a specialized provider in software and hardware integration for mainframe systems.

Growth and Expansion

In the , UNICOM Global transitioned from its foundational software products to a stronger emphasis on enterprise solutions, enabling broader in IT services and multi-platform software. This strategic shift was exemplified by its first major acquisition in , when it purchased global software vendor Macro 4 PLC, which enhanced its capabilities in document management and enterprise content solutions across various operating systems. The 2010s saw accelerated expansion through a series of targeted acquisitions from 2012 to 2016, which significantly broadened 's technological footprint and market reach. Key moves included the 2012 acquisition of GTSI Corp., a major IT reseller, marking its formal entry into the with access to federal contracts, and the same year's purchase of Network Engines, Inc., which bolstered its networking and appliance solutions. Additional acquisitions, such as in 2013 for connectivity technologies and multiple product lines—including Focal Point and PurifyPlus in 2014, and the Data Collection Suite in 2015—further diversified its offerings in analysis, and tools. Rebranding initiatives during this period, such as renaming GTSI to in 2013 and integrating other entities under the UNICOM banner, streamlined operations and reinforced a unified focused on enterprise and solutions. These efforts also facilitated deeper involvement in networking sectors through enhanced hardware and service integrations. Entering the 2020s, UNICOM Global continued its diversification strategy, notably expanding into the energy sector with the September 2025 acquisition of a plant and related energy services assets from NORESCO by its UNICOM Science and Technology Park division. This move complemented its holdings and positioned the company in sustainable infrastructure. Globally, the establishment of a new entity in in July 2023 supported enhanced operations in the region, aligning with its multinational framework. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Corry S. Hong, these developments have transformed Global from a 1981 startup into a multinational enterprise comprising over 50 entities across , , and sectors, demonstrating more than 40 years of sustained aggressive growth.

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