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SafeNet to acquire DRM software developer in $10M deal

BALTIMORE-Security technology company SafeNet Inc. said it will acquire DMDsecure B.V., a Dutch digital rights management software developer, for $9.7 million in cash.SafeNet plans to combine its security offerings with DMD's content DRM server, according to SafeNet Chief Executive Officer Anthony Caputo, in an...

Bytemobile acquires ProQuent

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.-Bytemobile Inc. said it has acquired ProQuent Systems Corp. in a stock-for-stock exchange.The companies did not, however, disclose the value in dollar terms.ProQuent provides multiple-services switching platforms for intelligent tracking, analyzing, authorizing and enforcing solutions for operators.Bytemobile also said T-Mobile UK has...

Zone4Play acquires MixTV

WILMINGTON, Del.-Mobile gaming and gambling company Zone4Play Inc. announced it has acquired a minority stake in MixTV, an Israeli outfit that integrates short message services with TV broadcasts. MixTV plans to launch a fixed-odds gambling application with the U.K. Poker Channel in mid-April, and...

Agere acquires Modern-Art for $145M

ALLENTOWN, Pa.-Agere Systems Inc. said it has acquired Modern-Art Ltd., a privately held maker of processor technology for UMTS devices.The purchase cost Agere $145.1 million in cash and stock."This acquisition is a milestone in an 18-month relationship from which we have already successfully launched...

Carriers must reduce acquisition costs to make thrifty customers profitable

Continued growth in the wireless industry is likely to come from untapped market segments that may not prove as financially rewarding as the saturated early-adopter segments, according to a new report from Compete Inc. and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. The report, "Characteristics of...

InfoSpace rolls out gaming division to unify acquisitions

Wireless entertainment publisher InfoSpace Mobile officially rolled out its gaming division at 3GSM World Congress Monday. The announcement of Infospace Games was expected from the Bellevue, Wash.-based publisher, which recently acquired gaming companies Atlas Mobile, IOMO Ltd. and elkware GmbH. InfoSpace said the new...

Progress Telecom acquires Pure Connection

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.-Broadband service provider Progress Telecom said it has acquired Pure Connection, which provides fixed-wireless services in Orlando."This acquisition allows Progress Telecom to expand the edge of its core fiber network via wireless broadband services," said Ron Mudry, president and chief executive officer...

Rinne–Six mergers and still standing

Few carriers have put as much strain on their technology personnel over the past several years as Cingular Wireless L.L.C. From its beginnings as the merged wireless operations of BellSouth Corp. and SBC Communications Inc. to the carrier's decision in 2001 to migrate its...

Fresh off acquisition, Cingular takes lead in customer adds

With a handful of operators yet to post fourth-quarter and full-year 2004 results, the wireless industry is well on its way to reporting one of the highest customer growth quarters-and years-in history. That potential was bolstered last week by three of the nation's fastest-growing...

Alpha Wireless acquires Wi-Fi security software

HENDERSON, Nev.-Alpha Wireless Broadband Inc. said its Seamless Peer 2 Peer subsidiary has acquired the Phenom software program. The Phenom software provides secure communication over Wi-Fi networks, local area networks and wide area networks. Seamless allows AWBI's other subsidiary, Skyy-Fi Inc., to offer its...

Ntelos begins self-tender offer to ready for acquisition

Rural telecommunications provider Ntelos Inc. said it has commenced a self-tender offer to repurchase up to 76 percent of its existing equity in relation to a previously announced agreement to be acquired by a pair of venture-capital firms.The self-tender offer calls for Ntelos to...

French gaming firm acquires Thumbworks

LOS ANGELES-French mobile-game publisher In-Fusio continued to move into the U.S. market with the acquisition of Thumbworks, a Tustin, Calif.-based provider of entertainment content.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Specializing in the "connected gaming" arena, In-Fusio has established footholds in Europe and China. The...

Andrew acquires private U.K. company for $11.5M

ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said it acquired privately held Xenicom Ltd. for $11.5 million. Xenicom is a U.K.-based provider of software solutions that help telecommunications operators plan, launch, and manage wireless networks. Andrew said it would pay an additional undisclosed amount of cash if...

Mobile Media acquires quiz games developer

OSLO, Norway-The Mobile Media Co., which provides entertainment services and mobile marketing applications, acquired gaming developer MindX. The acquisition gives Mobile Media access to MindX's interactive crossword puzzle and quiz games to integrate into its range of services. MindX's games are played via short...

Andrew acquires U.K. wireless company for $11.5M

ORLAND PARK, Ill.-Andrew Corp. said it acquired privately held Xenicom Ltd. for $11.5 million. Xenicom is a U.K.-based provider of software solutions that help telecommunications operators plan, launch, and manage wireless networks. Andrew said it would pay an additional undisclosed amount of cash if...

Alamosa gets antitrust approval on AirGate acquisition

U.S. antitrust authorities approved Alamosa Holdings Inc.'s bid to acquire fellow Sprint Corp. wireless affiliate AirGate PCS Inc. A Federal Trade Commission notice said officials have dropped their investigation of the deal without taking action.Alamosa said in December it would acquire AirGate for $392...

End2End acquires MIGway

AALBORG, Denmark-Mobile data services and content company End2End has acquired Danish mobile virtual network operator MIGway A/S, the companies announced Wednesday.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.MIGway owns and operates a short message service center that provides interactive messaging services to customers across Europe...

Telekom Austria gets call option to acquire Bulgarian operator

VIENNA, Austria-Telekom Austria said it acquired a call option to purchase Bulgarian wireless carrier Mobiltel AD. The option gives the Austrian carrier the right to purchase full control of Mobiltel for up to $2.1 billion in late 2005. "The terms of the transaction underline...

InPhonic, SmartServ announce acquisitions

WASHINGTON-Acquisition news continues its frantic pace with InPhonic Inc. and SmartServ Online Inc. both announcing purchases. First, Internet phone retailer InPhonic said it bought privately held A1 Wireless USA Inc., which also sells mobile phones over the Internet, for $20.9 million in cash and...

Global Signal to sell shares to fund acquisitions

SARASOTA, Fla.-In a move that drove up its shares 6 cents, Global Signal Inc. said it plans to sell 2.9 million common shares. The company intends to acquire 233 communication sites in 13 states, such as Alabama, Michigan and New Hampshire, with the proceeds.Morgan...

InPhonic, SmartServ announce acquisitions

Acquisition news continues its frantic pace with InPhonic Inc. and SmartServ Online Inc. both announcing purchases.First, Internet phone retailer InPhonic said it bought privately held A1 Wireless USA Inc., which also sells mobile phones over the Internet, for $20.9 million in cash and stock....

InfoSpace buys 3rd gaming firm this year @Road acquires field service co. Vidus

BELLEVUE, Wash.-Wireless Internet company InfoSpace Inc. continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of German wireless gaming company Elkware GmbH for $26 million in cash. Infospace said Elkware managed $1 million in revenues in its previous quarter. "We are excited about expanding our presence...

Telekom Austria acquires call option to buy Bulgarian wireless operator

VIENNA, Austria-Telekom Austria said Friday it acquired a call option to purchase Bulgarian wireless carrier Mobiltel AD. The call option gives the Austrian carrier the right to purchase full control of Mobiltel for up to $2.1 billion in late 2005. "The terms of the...

InfoSpace buys third gaming company this year: @Road acquires Vidus

Wireless Internet company InfoSpace Inc. continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of German wireless gaming company Elkware GmbH for $26 million in cash. Infospace said Elkware managed $1 million in revenues in its previous quarter."We are excited about expanding our presence in the...