Arlington-based VerticalApps, which uses automation technologies such as artificial intelligence to streamline how federal agencies operate, will be acquired by a Vienna-based government contractor. Effective this Wednesday, VerticalApps will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MindPetal, per a press release. The companies say they will accelerate the modernization of federal agencies through the use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), predictive analytics, and data science. 'Our team—including our leadership and [intelligent automation] experts—is excited to join forces with MindPetal to help federal agencies embrace the promise of AI and ML,' VerticalApps said on LinkedIn. 'This is an exciting moment for MindPetal and for our customers,' MindPetal CEO Sony George said in a statement. “VerticalApps brings an experienced team with deep expertise and superlative past performance that will accelerate our growth and deliver immediate value to our federal customers.”