Ogo maker finds acquisition partner; Brightpoint makes more inroads in phone distribution.
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WHO |
WITH |
WHAT |
SCOOP |
IXI Mobile |
Israel Technology Acquisition |
IXI Mobile merged with ITAC in a deal valued at $42M. |
Privately held IXI Mobile sells the Ogo family of wireless devices that support instant messaging, e-mail and text messaging features, but no voice capabilities. Publicly traded ITAC plans to change its name to IXI Mobile when the merger is consummated. |
Brightpoint Holdings |
Persequor |
Brightpoint acquired Persequor for an undisclosed amount. |
Persequor supplies a variety of products, services and software to customers in 15 countries in the African, Middle East and South Asian region. |
Actix |
Radioplan |
Actix acquired Radioplan for an undisclosed amount. |
The move expands Actix's presence into Germany and gives the company inroads into the automated wireless network optimization software markets in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. |