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Aeria Games Merges with Gamepot to Create a Global Force in Multi-Platform, Free-to-Play Gaming

Leading Companies Combine to Establish Worldwide Platform for Publishing and Development of PC and Mobile Games, Supporting over 50 Million Users and Dedicated Teams in Five Major Countries SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc., a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, announced…


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DTS Completes Acquisition of SRS Labs

CALABASAS, Calif. (July 23, 2012) – DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, today announced the closing of its previously announced acquisition of SRS Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: SRSL), a leader in audio processing and enhancement technologies. The closing follows the satisfaction of all…


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WePlay Acquires Fastpoint Games

Santa Monica-based Fastpoint Games, the developer of virtual fantasy sports games which was headed by Kelly Perdew, has been sold to Los Angeles-based WePlay, Weplay announced Monday. Financial terms of the buy were not disclosed. WePlay, which is headed by Lane Soelberg, said the deal…


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DTS to Acquire SRS Labs in Cash-and-Stock Transaction

Combination Accelerates Growth in Rapidly Growing Mobile and Other Network-Connected Markets Brings Together Leaders in Codec Solutions and Audio Processing Transaction Expected to be Accretive to DTS by 2013 SANTA ANA, Calif. & CALABASAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI), a leader in high-definition audio, and…


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Avira Acquires SocialShield

Top-Rated Social Monitoring Service to Be Incorporated into Avira’s Free Security Products SAN BRUNO, Calif. & TETTNANG, Germany, Mar 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Security expert Avira announced today that it has acquired SocialShield®, the top-rated parental monitoring service for keeping children and teens safe…


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VBrick Systems Acquires Fliqz

Acquisition of On-Demand Video Services Capabilities Significantly Broadens VBrick’s Software-as-a-Service Offering WALLINGFORD, CONN. , February 22, 2011 – Enterprise IP video leader VBrick Systems today announced it has acquired the assets of Fliqz Media Corporation, a leading provider of video solutions that enable websites, blogs…


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GERS Retail Systems Acquired By Symphony Technology Group SAN DIEGO – July 2, 2003 – Symphony Technology Group, an enterprise software investment firm offering a unique blend of technology, venture funding, partnering, marketing and corporate finance expertise, has signed an agreement to acquire privately held…


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SYS Technologies Acquires Polexis San Diego, CA – April 1, 2004 – SYS Technologies (“SYS”) (OTCBB:SYYS), a provider of systems engineering and management services, today announced that it has acquired Polexis, Inc., a privately held, San Diego-based provider of advanced data management software, for approximately…


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Rainfinity Announces Partnership with Symantec San Jose, CA – July 2004 – Rainfinity and Symantec have agreed on a partnership where Rainfinity has granted an OEM perpetual license to Symantec. About Rainfinity Rainfinity’s patented award-winning products provide high availability and optimized performance of networked resources,…


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Golden Gate Capital, Francisco Partners, and Thoma Cressey Equity Partners Complete Acquisition of WRQ, Inc. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 29, 2004) – Golden Gate Capital, Francisco Partners, and Thoma Cressey Equity Partners announced today that they have completed the acquisition of WRQ, Inc., a developer…


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IBM Acquires SRD, Breaks New Ground in Identity Resolution Software ARMONK, New York – January 7, 2005 – IBM today announced it has acquired SRD, a privately held company based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and provider of identity resolution software. SRD’s operations will be integrated…


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DTS Sells Digital Images Business to Reliance Big Entertainment Agoura Hills, Calif. — April 8, 2008 — DTS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSI) today announced that the Company has completed the sale of its Digital Images business to Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd., a member of the Reliance…


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DTS Completes Sale of Digital Cinema Business to Datasat Communications May 12, 2008 – The sale of the Digital Cinema business closed on May 9 for approximately $3.3 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. Under the terms of this transaction, in certain…


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Betawave Completes Sale of Assets San Francisco, CA – Betawave, a seller of online advertising for a portfolio of websites, completed a sale of assets to a confidential buyer.  The company specializes in three online categories: immersive casual gaming, virtual world, and social play/entertainment.


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LeisureLink Closes $9 Million Series C Venture Round Pasadena, CA –(November 10, 2010) – LeisureLink, Inc., the leading distribution and revenue management platform for specialty lodging suppliers, today announced the successful closing of a $9.0 million venture financing round. All current investors participated in the…


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Kulabyte Secures Series B Equity Financing Kulabyte, a company that specializes in real-time, high quality video encoding for streaming events, has secured a Series B round of equity financing. For more information on Kulabyte visit: www.kulabyte.com/


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Stripes Group Completes $13 Million Investment in MyWebGrocer Colchester, VT and New York, NY – August 10, 2009. On Wednesday, August 5, 2009, Stripes Group completed a $13 million equity investment in MyWebGrocer Inc., a rapidly growing and profitable Colchester, VT-based software-as-a-service company providing leading…


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DriveCam Closes $19 Million in Capital Financing Following Breakout Year New Investor, Triangle Peak Partners, Leads Round with Full Participation from Current Investors, Menlo Ventures, JMI Equity, Insight Venture Partners and Integral Capital SAN DIEGO – (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 11, 2009 – DriveCam Inc.,…


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McAfee Acquires MX Logic On Sept 1, 2009—McAfee, Inc. (NYSE: MFE) ) announced that it completed the acquisition of privately owned MX Logic, Inc. for approximately $140 million in cash, with an earn-out of up to an additional $30 million in cash if certain performance…


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LLR Partners Acquires I-many, Inc. in Take Private Transaction Philadelphia; June 25, 2009 – LLR Partners recently completed the $55 million acquisition of I-many, a leading provider of contract management software and services. With hundreds of global customers across multiple industries, I-many’s solution provides greater…


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Haggin Marketing Aquires SolutionSet SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Feb. 10, 2009 – Haggin Marketing, a leading multichannel direct marketing services agency, today announced that it has acquired digital marketing agency SolutionSet. Based in Palo Alto, SolutionSet was recognized last year by Inc. Magazine as the…


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MarketShare Partners Announces Investment from Elevation Partners LOS ANGELES and MENLO PARK Calif., – February 25, 2009 – MarketShare Partners (MSP), the industry’s leading marketing analytics firm, today announced that private equity firm Elevation Partners has made a minority equity investment in the Company. The…


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Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding Leader in Global HR and Payroll Solutions Sets Sights on Further Expansion RALEIGH, NC and SALISBURY, UK–(Marketwire – December 17, 2008) – Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions, a leading global HR and payroll…


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Eclipsys Completes Acquisition of Premise, Adds Patient Flow Solutions to Enterprise Performance Management Solution Set Atlanta, GA — January 5, 2009: Eclipsys Corporation® NASDAQ:ECLP), The Outcomes Company® today announced the completion of its acquisition of Premise Corporation, a privately held industry leader in patient flow…


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Campus Management Acquires Talisma CRM Boca Raton, FL, November 14, 2008 – Campus Management Corp. announced today that it has finalized an agreement with nGenera Corporation and has acquired assets of its subsidiary, Talisma Corporation. The assets include nGenera’s Talisma CRM software, the Talisma Higher…


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KickApps Secures $14M Series C Financing November 28, 2008 – Kickapps, a provider of on-demand social media applications, closed a Series C financing round from investors, North Atlantic Capital, Prism VentureWorks, SoftBank Capital, and Spark Capital. For more information about the KickApps visit: www.kickapps.com/


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Comcast Buys Daily Candy August 6, 2008 (FinancialWire): Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has acquired DailyCandy, a women’s fashion and lifestyle e-mail newsletter for an undisclosed amount. Comcast said DailyCandy, which started in 2000, runs a successful premium ad-supported e-mail business and has kept a loyal…


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Summit Partners Makes Investment in PeopleAdmin AUSTIN, TX and BOSTON, MA–(Marketwire – September 8, 2008) – PeopleAdmin, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand human resources software and solutions for higher education and public sector organizations, announced today that it has received an investment from Summit…


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Waud Capital Partners Acquires Advanced Reimbursement Management Chicago, IL September 5, 2008 – Waud Capital Partners, LLC (WCP) has completed the acquisition of Advanced Reimbursement Management, L.L.C. (Advanced Reimbursement, or the Company). Based in Phoenix, AZ, Advanced Reimbursement is a leading provider of revenue cycle…


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Virgin Mobile USA Completes Acquisition of Helio WARREN, NJ, August 22, 2008 — Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (NYSE: VM), a leading national provider of pay-as-you-go wireless services, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Helio, a joint venture between SK Telecom and EarthLink,…


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BT Acquires Ribbit MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — July 29, 2008 – BT today announced it has acquired Ribbit Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based “Telco 2.0″ platform company, for $105 million in cash, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The acquisition will accelerate BT”s strategy to transform itself…


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Ask.com to Acquire Lexico, Owner of Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, and Reference.com Transaction Grows Ask.com’s User Base and Strengthens Its Position in the General Search Market Oakland, Calif. – May 15, 2008 — Ask.com (www.ask.com), a leading search engine and wholly-owned business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today…


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GTCR Announces Agreement to Invest in IQNavigator CHICAGO, IL, June 9, 2008 – GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC (GTCR), one of the nation’s leading private equity firms, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in IQNavigator, the leading provider of services procurement software…


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CHICAGO, IL, June 9, 2008 – GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC (GTCR), one of the nation’s leading private equity firms, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in IQNavigator, the leading provider of services procurement software and managed service programs. Based in Denver,…


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nGenera Acquires Talisma Corp, Powers Customer Experience On-Demand AUSTIN, TX, May 21, 2008 – nGeneraTM Corporation today announced it has acquired Bellevue, Washington based Talisma Corp., the leading provider of Customer Interaction Management (CIM) and Customer Experience on-demand software solutions. Financial terms of the deal…


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Meebo Raises $25 Million to Fuel Growth and Revenue Round is led by JAFCO Ventures, with participation from Time Warner Investments and KTB Ventures MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, April 30, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Meebo today announced a $25 million investment from a group of investors…


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ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS ACQUIRES VATIV TECHNOLOGIES, Acquisition Further Extends Entropic’s Leadership in Connected Home Entertainment SAN DIEGO, CA, April 4, 2008 – Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENTR), a leading provider of silicon solutions to enable connected home entertainment, today announced that it has acquired substantially all…


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World Raises $25 Million to Support Surging Demand For Its Intelligent Television Advertising Platform Leaders of the Financial, Advertising, and Media Industries Cast Their Votes for Visible World’s Revolutionary Targeting and Customization Technology. (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 15, 2008– Visible World, creator of the leading advanced…


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Realtime Worlds Secures $50 Million in Second Round Funding Capital from Maverick, NEA and WPP Positions Leading Game Developer for Accelerated Growth and Innovation DUNDEE, Scotland & BOULDER, CO (BUSINESS WIRE)– Realtime Worlds, a leading independent video game developer, today announced that it has raised…


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Trintech Group Announces Agreement to Acquire Movaris, Inc. Combination is intended to create the Premier Provider of the “Office of the CFO” Solutions for Financial Governance, Reconciliation, Risk Management and Compliance DALLAS, TX/DUBLIN, Ireland, February 11, 2008 — Trintech Group Plc (NASDAQ: TTPA), a leading…


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AdvancedMD Acquired By Francisco Partners SALT LAKE CITY, UT, January 17,2008 — AdvancedMD Software Inc., the leading provider of web-based medical practice management solutions, today announced that it has been acquired by Francisco Partners, a leading technology-focused private equity firm based in San Francisco. The…


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VUZE, INC. SECURES $20 MILLION IN NEW ROUND OF FUNDING LED BY TOP TIER INVESTORS NEA’s Mike Ramsay Joins the Board of Directors; Vuze Completes Management Team with Executives from Blue Chip Internet and Media Companies PALO ALTO, CA, December 19, 2007 — Vuze, the…


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Ariba Completes Acquisition of Procuri – Ariba, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARBA) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Procuri, Inc. a privately-held provider of on-demand supply management solutions. With the acquisition, Ariba extends its position as the leading provider of spend management solutions to…


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Hemisphere GPS to Acquire BEELINE Technologies Secures OEM partnership with AGCO and adds new market verticals CALGARY, December 10, 2007 /CNW/ – Hemisphere GPS (TSX: HEM), a designer and manufacturer of advanced GPS products, has entered into a definitive agreement with BEELINE Technologies Pty Ltd.…


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Move Networks Backed by Industry Leaders in $46 Million Series C Funding Round Additional Capital Will Accelerate the Delivery of High Quality Online Television to Tens of Millions of New Users Worldwide AMERICAN FORK, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Move Networks, a leading provider of high definition online television…


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Silver Lake Sumeru Acquires Majority Stake in Mobile Messenger LOS ANGELES & MENLO PARK, CA (BUSINESS WIRE)– Mobile Messenger, a leading global provider of technology and services for mobile content management and distribution, and Silver Lake Sumeru, the middle-market technology focused investment fund within Silver…


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Quovadx Acquires Healthvision Leading HIE provider expands Quovadx’s solutions capabilities DALLAS, TX – October 3, 2007 – Today, Quovadx® announced the acquisition of Healthvision®, a Health Information Exchange (HIE) industry leader with proven solutions that connect the healthcare communities of hospitals, labs, physicians, patients and…


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Constellation Software Inc. Acquires Varsity Logistics Inc. Toronto, Canada – October 5, 2007 – Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) (TSX: CSU) announced today that it has completed, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Constellation Software (U.S.A.) Inc., the acquisition of San Francisco, CA-based Varsity Logistics Inc. (“Varsity”), a…


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Network Physics Sells Assets to OPNET Technologies October 19, 2007 — Network physics, a provider of real-time performance management solutions for converged networks, agreed to the sale of its assets to OPNET Technologies. Sellers included Intel Capital, Palomar Ventures, Sofinnova Ventures, SunAmerica Ventures, and Trinity…


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WPP acquires Blast Radius October 2007 – WPP announces that it has acquired the business of Blast Radius (“Blast Radius”), a leading strategic interactive marketing agency, which designs, delivers and optimizes innovative, profitable, customer experiences for leading global brands. Blast Radius will be aligned with…


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CBS Corporation to Acquire SignStorey, a Leading Nationwide Provider of In-Store Programming and Advertising Content Company To Be Renamed “CBS Outernet” September 06, 2007: 08:30 AM EST NEW YORK, NY – September 6, 2007 (PRNewswire-FirstCall) – CBS Corporation announced today that it has entered into…


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WPP Acquires Marketing Leader, Schematic Servicing Fortune 1000 Clients, Schematic is the Industry Expert for Interactive Design, Development and Technology in the US LONDON & NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) – WPP (NASDAQ:WPPGY) announced today that it has acquired Schematic, one of the largest independent…


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Telanetix Executes Definitive Agreement To Acquire AccessLine Communications and Is Positioned TO Expand Integrated IP Platform For Voice, Data and Video SAN DIEGO, CA – September 4, 2007 – Telanetix, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TNXI – News) a leading developer of telepresence solutions, announced today…


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Omniture Acquires Offermatica Combination Will Provide the Industry’s First and Only Integrated Site Optimization Suite OREM, UT and SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 7, 2007 – Omniture, Inc. (NASDAQ:OMTR), a leading provider of online business optimization software, today announced it has entered into a definitive…


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Hearst Corporation to Acquire UGO Networks Deal Signifies Hearst’s First Major Step Into Digital Entertainment NEW YORK, NY (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hearst Corporation announced today that it will acquire UGO Networks, Inc., a leading online entertainment company. The announcement was made by Victor F. Ganzi,…


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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ACQUIRES CLUB PENGUIN Club Penguin founders to join the Walt Disney Internet Group KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA and BURBANK, CA – August 1, 2007 – As a part of its strategy for long-term growth through applying new technologies to the creation…


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SearchRev joins AKQA digital marketing network Leading search engine marketing firm acquired by AKQA as stand-alone unit PALO ALTO, CA – August 22, 2007 — SearchRev, a leading developer of search engine marketing (SEM) technology solutions, today announced it has agreed to be acquired by…


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Thomson: New Achievements in the Implementation of the Integrated Services Strategy Towards Digital Production and On line Distribution Acquisition of SyncCast, a World Leader in Online Distribution of Rich Media Content, Further Strengthens Strategy PARIS, France and BURBANK, CA — September 5, 2007 – Thomson…


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Norkom Technologies Consolidates Global Leadership & Accelerates Growth with Acquisition of Digital Harbor DUBLIN – July 31, 2007 (PRNewswire) – Norkom Technologies, the leading provider of financial crime and compliance software to the global financial services industry, has today announced the acquisition of US based…


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Corporate Executive Board Completes Acquisition of ITtoolbox, Extends Service with the Addition of a Professional Online Community Acquisition of ITtoolbox by CEB Points to the Practical Application of Online Communities for Professional Knowledge Sharing August 16, 2007 – The Corporate Executive Board (NASDAQ: EXBD) today…


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Dominion Enterprises Acquires Autobase, Inc. Makes First CRM Acquisition in Automotive Industry NORFOLK, VA – June 12, 2007 – Dominion Enterprises, a leading media and information services company, announced today that it has acquired Autobase, the leading supplier of auto dealership marketing and sales solutions.…


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Dairyland Healthcare Solutions Acquired By Francisco Partners June 28, 2007 – Dairyland Healthcare Solutions announced that it has been acquired by Francisco Partners (FP), a leading technology-focused private equity firm based in Menlo Park, California. Dairyland’s reputation and long-term success in the community and specialty…


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Philips Completes Acquisition of TIR Systems Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Vancouver, Canada – Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHI) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Vancouver, Canada-based TIR Systems Ltd. (TSX: TIR), a leading company in Solid State Lighting (SSL) technology for products…


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Sale of WelcomeRT to AXA Private Equity Welcome Real-Time Partners With AXA Private Equity PARIS, France – June 6, 2007 (PRNewswire) – In a management buyout, AXA Private Equity has acquired the majority of the shares of Welcome Real-time, a global provider of payment software…


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SAP Strengthens Leadership in Analytic Applications Market with Acquisition of Pilot Software SAP Continues to Deliver on Its Commitment to Broaden Its Analytic Offerings WALLDORF, Germany – February 20, 2007 – Addressing C-level executive requirements for comprehensive analytic applications for performance management, SAP AG (NYSE:…


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Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions Announces Acquisition of Go Apply JACKSONVILLE, FL – February 5, 2007 – Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions, Inc. (“FNRES”), a majority-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF), a leading provider of title insurance, specialty insurance and claims management services,…


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Vantage Media Raises $70M Series A Private Placement Vantage Media Secures Series A Financing of $70 Million VENICE, CA – February 28, 2007 – Vantage Media, a leader in performance-based search engine marketing and online lead generation, today announced it has completed a $70 million…


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GIPS Acquires CrystalVoice Communications January 30, 2007 – CrystalVoice Communications, a voice communications software solutions company, was acquired by Global IP Solutions for an undisclosed amount. For more information visit: www.crystalvoice.com/


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Reactrix Completes $45M Financing with New Investments from The D. E. Shaw Group and Menlo Ventures Existing Investors Mobius Venture Capital, Thomas Weisel Venture Partners and Worldview Technology Partners Also Participate in Round to Further Expand the Reactrix Media Network REDWOOD CITY, CA – February…


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LegalZoom.com Announces Strategic Investment by Polaris Venture Partners LOS ANGELES, CA — March 19, 2007 – LegalZoom.com, Inc., the nation’s leading online legal document preparation service, today announced that it has secured financing from Polaris Venture Partners, a national venture capital firm with over $3…


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JonesTrading Secures $50 Million In Equity, Signals Continued Growth Los Angeles, CA – April 2, 2007 – JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, a leading agency brokerage, which provides institutions with block trading of U.S. and Canadian securities, announced today that it has received a $50 million…


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Hearst Magazines Announces Acquisition of eCRUSH.com, Inc. Publisher of CosmoGIRL!, Seventeen & Teen Expands Online Presence NEW YORK (BUSINESS WIRE) – Hearst Magazines Digital Media, the online unit of Hearst Magazines, has acquired eCRUSH.com, Inc., a top entertainment/community network for teens and young adults. The…


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Channel Intelligence Series F Financing ORLANDO, FL – November 28, 2006 – Channel Intelligence (CI), a leader in technology innovation for Web-initiated commerce, today announced a financing of the company by Internet Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICGE). CI seeks to drive greater advancements in innovative…


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Buena Vista Games to Acquire Award-Winning Climax Racing Addition of UK Studio Furthers Buena Vista Games’ Commitment to Quality and Creativity BURBANK, CA & LONDON (BUSINESS WIRE)- Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), today announced the…


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Google Acquires Biometric Company Neven Vision Silicon Valley, CA– Aug 15, 2006 — Google announced today that they have brought biometric and photo recognition company Neven Vision into the Google fold. Neven Vision has patents on technology ranging from photo analysis to face recognition in…


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Sony Pictures Entertainment Acquires Grouper CULVER CITY, CA – August 23, 2006 (PRNewswire) – Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has acquired Grouper, the fast-growing user-generated video site on the Internet, it was announced today by Michael Lynton, SPE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Grouper.com, which is…


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Ecometry and GERS Retail Systems Combine to Form Escalate Retail Two leading retail software providers join forces to deliver customer-focused, profit-driven solutions to the industry DELRAY BEACH, FL – August 21, 2006 – Retail, E-Tail and Direct Marketing solution provider Ecometry Corporation and GERS Retail…


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First Data Corp. to Acquire Utilities CIS Software Company Peace Software; Deal Solidifies Global Electronic Commerce and Payment Services Provider’s Entry into the Utilities CIS Market DENVER, CO (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 12, 2006 – First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in electronic…


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Raptor Networks Technology Announces Convertible Debt Financing Source: Raptor Networks Technology, Inc. SANTA ANA, CA – July 31, 2006 – Raptor Networks Technology, Inc.  (OTC:BB RPTN), provider of the world’s first distributed network switching architectures, today announced completion of a $5,000,000 institutional private placement of…


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CoCreate Aligns Global Presence With Global Investment Partner FORT COLLINS, CO and SINDELFINGEN, GERMANY (MARKET WIRE) – July 07, 2006 – CoCreate Software, Inc., a leading provider of 3rd Generation PLM software applications, today announced that the private equity investment arm of HBK Investments L.P.,…


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Kronos(R) Announces Agreement to Acquire Unicru Combination of Workforce Management and Talent Management Solutions Provides Foundation for Broader HCM Offering and Global Growth CHELMSFORD, MA (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 13, 2006 – Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON), a leading provider of software and services that empower…


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McKesson Acquires RelayHealth, Launches Personal Health Solutions Group Suite of Services Connect Patients, Providers, Care Managers and Health Plans; Enables Consumers to Manage Their Healthcare and Health Finances SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – June 12, 2006 – McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced the acquisition…


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WildTangent Closes $13M Series D Financing Round August 15, 2006 — Wild Tangent, a global media and gaming company, secured financing from WPP, Granite Ventures, Greylock Partners, IDG Ventures, and Advanced Technology Ventures. For more information about WildTangent visit: about.wildtangent.com/


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United Online Acquires MyPoints.com From UAL Corp. Acquisition Will Expand Company’s Growing Content and Commerce Business WOODLAND HILLS, CA – April 10, 2006 – United Online, Inc. (Nasdaq:UNTD), a leading provider of consumer Internet and media services, announced today that it has acquired MyPoints, Inc.,…


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Hansen Acquires Spear Technologies, Inc. Addition of Leading Provider of Public Transit & Rail Asset Management Solutions Extends Hansen’s Government Technology Footprint RANCHO CORDOVA, CA – April 20, 2006 – Hansen Information Technologies (Hansen®) today announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based Spear Technologies, Inc., the…


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Lycos, Inc.’s Divestiture of the Quote.com Assets to IDC Corp Interactive Data to Acquire Lycos Inc.’s Quote.com Transaction Will Broaden eSignal’s Portfolio of Streaming, Real-Time Market Data Platforms for Active Traders and Create a Comprehensive Online Financial Destination BEDFORD, MA (BUSINESS WIRE) – February 1,…


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Sale of MARC Global to Red Prairie Expanded Global Supply Chain Solutions Provider Offers Combined Customer Base and Industry-Leading Solutions and Deeper Functionality Across Several Key Verticals MILWAUKEE, WI – RedPrairie Corporation, a global leader in supply chain solutions that drive business process transformation, announced…


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InfoSonics Corporation Announces $14.4 Million Equity Private Placement SAN DIEGO, CA, – January 30, 2006 – InfoSonics Corporation (AMEX: IFO), one of the largest distributors of wireless handsets in the United States and Latin America, today announced that it has entered into definitive purchase agreements…


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Payerpath Acquired by Misys plc Web-based Electronic Processing Solutions to Complement Misys’ Existing Offerings RALEIGH, NC (BUSINESS WIRE)- February 1, 2006 – Misys Healthcare Systems, a market leader in healthcare IT, has acquired Payerpath Inc., a private company that provides Internet-based solutions for processing health…


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Cast & Crew Receives a Strategic Investment from ABRY September 2006 – Cast & Crew, a payroll and talent payment service provider for the motion picture, television, and commercial industries, has received a strategic investment from ABRY. ABRY is an experience media-focused private equity investment…


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SIMTEK TO ACQUIRE THE ASSETS OF THE NVSRAM PRODUCT LINE FROM ZMD FOR CASH AND STOCK COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – December 7, 2005 – Simtek Corporation, (OTCBB:SRAM) the inventor, pioneer, and world’s leading supplier of advanced nonvolatile static random access memory (nvSRAM) products, announced the…


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SpecificMEDIA Completes $10 Million Series A Funding Led by Enterprise Partners Venture Capital Online Media and Technology Company Receives First Venture Funding IRVINE, CA (BUSINESS WIRE) – June 12, 2006 – SpecificMEDIA, an online media network and audience targeting company, today announced the close of…


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Electronic Sensor Technology Completes $7 Million Private Placement NEWBURY PARK, CA (BUSINESS WIRE)- December 7, 2005 – Electronic Sensor Technology (OTCBB: ESNR), a leading provider of innovative Homeland Security solutions, announced today that it has raised gross proceeds of $7 million through the completion of…


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The Leading Online Video Streaming Network to Join MTV Networks’ Leading Multi-Platform Brands NEW YORK – Oct. 13 2005 (PRNewswire)- MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), has acquired IFILM Corp., one of the leading video destinations on the Web, for…


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News Corporation to Acquire Intermix Media, Inc. Acquisition Includes World’s Fastest-Growing Social Networking Portal, MySpace.com. Intermix’s Network of Sites to Join Newly Formed Fox Interactive Media LOS ANGELES, CA (BUSINESS WIRE)- July 18, 2005 – News Corporation announced today that it signed a definitive agreement…


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Sale of DWL to IBM IBM to Acquire Data Integration Software Maker DWL SAN FRANCISCO, CA – August 2, 2005 (Reuters) – IBM (IBM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it will buy privately held DWL Inc., a supplier of customer data integration software that…


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America Online, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Xdrive, Inc. DULLES, VA (BUSINESS WIRE) – August 4, 2005 – America Online, Inc. the world’s leading interactive services company, today announced that it has acquired Xdrive, Inc., a leading provider of online storage and backup services. Financial terms…


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Sale of Trymedia to Macrovision Macrovision To Acquire Trymedia Systems New Macrovision Business Unit will Focus Exclusively on Games SANTA CLARA, CA & SAN FRANCISCO, CA — July 26, 2005 – Macrovision® Corporation (Nasdaq:MVSN), a leading provider of content value management solutions, today announced it…


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Symantec has acquired Brisbane software company XtreamLok for an undisclosed sum. May 16, 2005- Symantec has acquired Brisbane software company XtreamLok for an undisclosed sum. John Donovan, managing director for Symantec Australia New Zealand, described XtreamLok as a “truly innovative company”. XtreamLok develops anti-piracy and…


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Sun Microsystems Acquires Procom Technology Intellectual-Property Assets The $50 million deal is a signal that Sun could be preparing to intensify its thrust into the storage market. May 9, 2005– In a signal that it could be preparing to intensify its thrust into the storage…


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Sale of Rent.com to eBay eBay to Acquire Rent.com SAN JOSE and SANTA MONICA, CA – December 16, 2004 – eBay, the World’s Online Marketplace (Nasdaq: EBAY; www.ebay.com), today announced that it has agreed to acquire privately held Rent.com, a leading Internet listing website in…


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Sale of Musicmatch to Yahoo! Yahoo! to Acquire Musicmatch SUNNYVALE & SAN DIEGO, CA – September 14, 2004 – Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO – News), a leading global Internet company, and Musicmatch, Inc., a leading provider of personalized music software and services, today announced they have…


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Gyration, Inc. acquired by Thomson SA Gyration was acquired by Thomson SA on July 19, 2004 for an undisclosed amount.  Gyration was able to find an ideal merger partner that would allow the company to rapidly accelerate the adoption of its technology in multiple high-volume…


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Digital River Acquires element 5 Acquires the Largest European E-Commerce Outsource Provider for Software Publishers Significantly Adds to Company’s Software Publisher Client Base Strengthens Position in Rapidly Growing International Markets MINNEAPOLIS, April 19, 2004– Digital River, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRIV), a global leader in e-commerce outsourcing…


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MetaReward acquired by Experian Consumer Direct   MetaReward, an online marketing solutions provider, was acquired by Experian Consumer Direct on December 16, 2003 for an undisclosed amount.  MetaReward operates through a network of high traffic websites and portals to provide lead generation, and in addition…


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eLabor acquired by ADP As of February 2003, eLabor was acquired by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) for an undisclosed amount.  eLabor is a provider of integrated application solutions for labor resource planning.  eLabor services mid- to large-sized companies in a variety of industries including electronics,…


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Sale of Netreon to CA Digital Coast Partners Represents Netreon in Acquisition by Computer Associates SANTA MONICA, CA – February 12, 2003 – Digital Coast Partners LLC, announced today it advised Netreon Inc., a developer of storage-area network software, on its sale to Computer Associates…


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E-color acquired by LightSurf Technologies   E-color, a software developer specializing in solutions for color consistency and optimization for the Web, was recently acquired by LightSurf Technologies for an undisclosed amount. Previous investors include 2M Invest A/S, Axiom Venture Partners, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, FG…


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TMP Worldwide Acquires Jobs.com URL and Trademark Site to Serve as Umbrella Platform for Several Online Job Initiatives and Drive Increased Traffic to Monster NEW YORK, Apr 18, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) — TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW), the world’s leading supplier of human capital solutions,…


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Experian Buys Consumerinfo.com Mar 19, 200– Experian will purchase Consumerinfo.com, a consumer credit report Web site, from Homestore.com for $130 million in cash. ConsumerInfo.com sells credit reports and other services to individuals. The company’s products can be purchased on a subscription basis, for $79.95 a…


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VeriSign to Acquire NameEngine and 1GlobalPlace Acquisitions Strengthen Digital Brand Management Services That Enable Corporations to Expand their Global Brands Mountain View, CA, December 6, 2001 – VeriSign, Inc. (Nasdaq:VRSN), the leading provider of digital trust services, today announced it has acquired 1GlobalPlace, Inc., of…


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Active.com to Acquire Eteamz.com LA JOLLA, Calif. – December 11, 2000 – Continuing to act as a strategic consolidator in the online participatory sports space, Active.com announced today that it has signed a deal to acquire Los Angeles-based eteamz.com. The purchase of eteamz.com, a company…