And the deals of the week go to... mobile content
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NTT DoCoMo |
Nippon Television Network |
Seven-year, limited-liability partnership-called D.N. dream partners |
The partnership will invest in content and also develop content itself, including TV programs that can be viewed with mobile phones. |
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Waat Media |
Charismatix Ltd. & Co |
Waat Media acquired Charismatix for an undisclosed amount |
Waat says the acquisition is a strategic move as Waat moves into mobile Web dating, video chat, branded poker and casino games, and other late-night mobile entertainment programming. |
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MACH |
End2End |
MACH acquires End2End |
End2End will become part of MACH but will continue operating as a stand-alone company with its own brand after the acquisition. |
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Microsoft |
MotionBridge |
Microsoft acquires MobileBridge |
Microsoft said the emerging field of mobile search is strategically important and crucial to delivering on the company's vision for Windows Live for individuals and businesses across devices. |
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NeoMedia Technologies |
Mobot |
NeoMedia will purchase Mobot for $10M |
The merger is part of NeoMedia's plans to become a "mobile marketing super company" and to push worldwide growth and acceptance of mobile marketing. |
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Valimo Wireless |
UniqMinds |
Valimo Wireless acquired UniqMinds |
Valimo offers subscriber identity and authentication software to fixed and mobile carriers. The company said it would add messaging technologies to its offering. |