Harris Computer

Harris Computer

Acquires and grows mission-critical vertical software

Overview

Harris Computer builds and grows a portfolio of mission-critical software for vertical markets like Public Sector, Healthcare, Utilities, Insurance, and Education across multiple regions. It works through a buy-and-hold model, acquiring established vertical-market software firms and providing operational support, capital, and shared best practices while each unit serves its niche. The company differentiates itself by owning a large, diverse pool of niche software companies under one umbrella and leveraging cross-portfolio expertise and Constellation Software's backing to provide stability for customers with critical needs. Its goal is to grow and manage this portfolio long term, creating value through ongoing ownership and shared expertise so each company reliably serves its vertical market.

About Harris Computer

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Why Harris Computer is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Enterprise Software

Healthcare

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Ottawa, Canada

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026 TouchBistro expands Harris into restaurant software and payments.
  • November 2025 TECVIA widened European reach and added driver-education software.
  • 2025 review showed 19 acquisitions, signaling strong capital deployment and seller demand.

What critics are saying

  • TouchBistro enters restaurant POS against Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, and Aloha.
  • Cisco v. N. Harris Computer preserved records after 2024 Ontario litigation.
  • Aggressive acquisition pace risks integration drift and talent loss across 200-plus businesses.

What makes Harris Computer unique

  • Constellation-backed buy-and-hold model keeps acquired vertical software businesses independent.
  • Harris added 19 businesses in 2025 across six countries and 14 verticals.
  • Deep public-sector, healthcare, utilities, and education footprint creates switching costs.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Company News

Harris Computer
Jul 28th, 2026
Our Story | Explore the Story Behind Harris and How Our Organization Began | Harris

Discover Harris’ journey, from our beginnings to the milestones that shaped our organization and continue to drive our success.

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Constellation Software Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of Municipal Software Corporation | CSI Software

Toronto, Canada, July 18, 2008 — Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX:CSU) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation (“Harris”) has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Municipal Solutions Group (“MSG”) (TSX VE:MSZ), including the shares of its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Municipal Software Corporation (“MSC”)…

FOCUS Investment Banking
Jul 28th, 2026
Global Software has been acquired by Harris Computer Systems

Global Software has been acquired by Harris Computer Systems, enhancing software solutions for public safety and local governments.

Harris Computer
Jul 28th, 2026
News | Harris Acquires Vantrix Corporation | Harris

Harris acquires Vantrix Corporation, a software provider in the Telecommunications Vertical.

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