MIAMI-Orion Information Services announced plans to merge with Swedish mobile hardware and software vendor CellPoint Connect AB.
Orion, which develops applications for the integration of platforms including television, wireless and the Internet, will take the CellPoint name and manage the company’s North and Latin American division. Orion recently teamed with PixelPlay to launch an interactive mobile TV portal.
CellPoint’s offerings include a Bluetooth headset and a text message-based customer service offering.
“By incorporating Orion into the CellPoint family, we have instant access into the North American and Latin American markets and can capitalize on the market expertise and client relationships that Orion brings to the table,” said Michael Mathiesen, CellPoint’s chief executive officer. “The merger also enables us to build on existing relationships with clients by bringing them the broad portfolio of products and services the new CellPoint has to offer.”
