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Lee & Low Books, Inc. acquired Children's Book Press

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synopsis: Lee & Low Books, an independent publisher of high quality books for children and young adults with a focus on diversity, announced that it has acquired the assets of San Francisco-based Children's Book Press, the first specialty publisher of multicultural children's books in the United States.
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closed 1/27/2012 via BusinessWire

Kabam, Inc. acquired Fearless Studios

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synopsis: Kabam™, a leading developer of hardcore social games, announced that it has acquired Fearless Studios, an independent game development studio led by award-winning writer and game director Haden Blackman and technology leader Cedrick Collomb.
announced 1/27/2012 via BusinessWire

XPND will acquire iPerceptions

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synopsis: iPerceptions Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with certain affiliates of XPND Fund, LP, a growth capital fund located in Montreal and focusing on media, entertainment and technology companies, providing for the amalgamation of the Corporation with a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of XPND.
announced 1/27/2012 via PR Newswire

Kappa Books Publishers LLC will acquire Modern Publishing, Inc.

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synopsis: Kappa Books Publishers, LLC announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the business, intellectual property and other assets of Modern Publishing, a division of Unisystems, Inc., a New York-based mass market publisher of children's coloring and activity books.
announced 1/27/2012 via PR Newswire

ClearOne Communications Inc. will acquire VCON Telecommunications

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synopsis: ClearOne announced the acquisition of VCON Video Conferencing, a leader in high-performance, end-to-end, software video conferencing solutions. VCON has established a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading HD videoconferencing solutions, as well as enhanced network management and infrastructure solutions.
on offer 1/26/2012 via BNC Analysis

Publicis Groupe SA offer to acquire Pixel Park Group

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced its intention to launch a friendly public tender offer for all outstanding shares of Pixelpark AG -- Germany’s largest independent digital communications group.
announced 1/26/2012 via PE Hub

Intel Corporation will purchase Video Codec Patents from RealNetworks, Inc.

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synopsis: RealNetworks, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement to sell a significant number of its patents and its next generation video codec software to Intel Corporation. Under terms of the sale, RealNetworks retains certain rights to continue to use the patents in current and future products.
closed 1/26/2012 via PR Web

Chairseven acquired App Creation Network LLC

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synopsis: Chairseven announced that it has acquired App Creation Network, a mobile development studio providing software development and mobile programming services.
closed 1/25/2012 via PE Hub

Spirit Music Group acquired Pete Townshend Music Catalog

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synopsis: Spirit Music Group, one of the world’s leading independent music publishers, has purchased Pete Townshend’s interest in his entire song catalog and has partnered with the legendary rocker in its global promotion. The landmark deal includes rights to five decades of music written for The Who and a series of acclaimed solo albums.
closed 1/25/2012 via Company Press Release

Infinitas Learning Netherlands B.V. acquired LJ Create

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synopsis: Infinitas Learning has completed the acquisition of LJ Create Ltd. As a leading digital educational solutions provider in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM), LJ Create serves schools, colleges and industry both nationally and internationally through its long-established US subsidiary and global distributor network.
closed 1/25/2012 via Market Wire

33Across Inc. acquired Tynt Multimedia Inc.

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synopsis: 33Across has acquired Tynt Multimedia, which provides publisher tools that analyze user intent and interest data for over 500,000 websites. 33Across acquired all of Tynt's assets including technology, patents and filings, analytics, and toolsets. All of Tynt's employees, including its senior leadership, will be joining 33Across.
closed 1/25/2012 via PR Newswire

Saatchi & Saatchi, plc acquired The Creative Factory

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced its acquisition of The Creative Factory (TCF), a marketing and advertising agency in Moscow with a strong track record in specialty areas such as trade and shopper marketing, PR and event management, digital and digital production, and video production. TCF will be fully integrated into Saatchi & Saatchi Russia.
closed 1/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

GolinHarris acquired FUSE Ltd

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synopsis: Interpublic Group IPG announced it has acquired FUSE, a digital and interactive agency based in the UK, that will become part of GolinHarris network, one of its global communications agencies. FUSE blends the art of design with the power of technology to create unique and engaging digital experiences.
announced 1/25/2012 via PR Newswire

NTT Communications Corporation will acquire Netmagic Solutions

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synopsis: NTT Communications Corporation will acquire 74% of Netmagic Solutions, a leading provider of datacenter services in India. Netmagic Solutions operates seven datacenters in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Noida (Delhi-NCR) and Bangalore.
closed 1/25/2012 via BNC Analysis

Green Dot Corporation acquired eCommlink, Inc

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synopsis: Prepaid debit card provider Green Dot Corp. announced that it has acquired the assets of eCommLink, Inc., a Las Vegas firm that processes card payments for $2.5 million.
closed 1/25/2012 via Company Press Release

Waterland Private Equity Investments acquired Actuera

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synopsis: Main Capital Partners has its majority stake in Actuera, leading provider of policy administration systems, sold to Waterland Private Equity Investments. Actuera, based in Rotterdam, has developed into a leader in the field of complete software solutions for insurance companies, pension funds and pension providers in the Netherlands.
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KeyedIn Solutions, Inc. offer to acquire Atlantic Global plc

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synopsis: International software and consulting company KeyedIn Solutions confirmed a formal, recommended offer for the acquisition of Atlantic Global PLC, a leading author of Professional Services Automation and Project Portfolio Management solutions.
closed 1/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Playtech Limited acquired Geneity Limited

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synopsis: Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Geneity Limited ('Geneity'), a UK based provider of e-gaming software products, focused primarily on the sportsbook and lottery sectors.
closed 1/24/2012 via BusinessWire

IMS Health Incorporated acquired PharmARC Analytic Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

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synopsis: IMS Health has acquired PharmARC, an India-based company specializing in commercial analytics and services for the life sciences industry. The acquisition adds significant scale to a world-class services delivery platform, strengthens IMS’s business process outsourcing capabilities.
closed 1/24/2012 via PR Newswire

USA TODAY Sports Media Group acquired Fantasy Sports Ventures, Inc.

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synopsis: The USA TODAY Sports Media Group announced that it has completed its acquisition of Fantasy Sports Ventures (FSV) and Big Lead Sports, the largest independent digital sports property in North America. The FSV and Big Lead Sports property provide distinct and independent coverage of every major sport.
closed 1/24/2012 via PR Newswire

Pacific Controls Inc. acquired Infotility, Inc.

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synopsis: Pacific Control Systems, the leading provider of cloud computing services for energy management, announced the completion of its strategic acquisition of Infotility, a pioneer of Grid Agents. The acquisition brings together two pioneers of using intelligent software agents, known as 'bots', to control and manage engineering systems.
closed 1/24/2012 via BusinessWire

GlobalOne Group, LLC. acquired Weblinc

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synopsis: GlobalOne, a leader in Software as a Service (SaaS), social collaboration and cloud computing professional services for the enterprise, announced the acquisition of Weblinc, one of Australia’s most innovative providers of cloud computing applications.
closed 1/24/2012 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc. acquired Dasient, Inc.

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synopsis: Twitter has acquired web security firm Dasient, in a move which could make clicking on URLs in the social network a little safer. Dasient's technology scans web addresses to detect harmful content, and the company also operates a service aimed at keeping online advertising free of malware.
announced 1/24/2012 via BusinessWire

OpenGate Capital will purchase Latin American Businesses from Getronics NV

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synopsis: OpenGate Capital, a global private investment and acquisition firm, announced that it reached agreement to acquire the Latin American (LATAM) portfolio of businesses of global ICT service provider Getronics International, a subsidiary of KPN, a leading telecommunications and ICT provider in The Netherlands.
announced 1/24/2012 via BusinessWire

Accenture will acquire Neo Metrics Analytics S.L.

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synopsis: Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Neo Metrics Analytics S.L., a leading consulting firm specializing in optimization and predictive analytics based in Madrid, Spain. The acquisition will enable Accenture to further develop advanced analytical models across all industries and business functions.
announced 1/24/2012 via PR Newswire

Meredith Corporation will acquire Allrecipes.com

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synopsis: Meredith Corporation and The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. announced that Meredith, the leading media and marketing company serving American women, has agreed to purchase Allrecipes.com, the world's No. 1 digital food site with a database of over 500,000 recipes.
closed 1/24/2012 via BusinessWire

OwnerIQ Inc. acquired DiJiPOP, LLC

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synopsis: OwnerIQ, the inventor of Ownership Targeted media and developer of one of the most advanced Real-Time media buying platforms in the industry, has acquired leading on-demand shopper marketing technology platform DiJiPOP in an all-stock deal.
closed 1/23/2012 via BNC Analysis

ISIS Equity Partners LLP acquired Autologic Diagnostics Ltd.

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synopsis: Autologic Diagnostic Holdings Limited, the fast-growing provider of dealer-level diagnostic solutions for leading car brands to independent workshops, announces a management buyout funded by ISIS Equity Partners.
announced 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

CRGT Inc. will purchase Federal Division from CIBER, Inc.

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synopsis: CRGT Inc., a leading provider of full life-cycle IT services and expert in emerging technology solutions for the Federal government, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Federal division of CIBER, Inc. . CIBER Federal offers a full spectrum of IT services, solutions, and support.
announced 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

SunTrust Banks Inc. will acquire FirstAgain LLC

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synopsis: SunTrust Banks, Inc. and FirstAgain LLC announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which SunTrust will acquire substantially all of the assets of FirstAgain. San Diego-based FirstAgain specializes in providing direct unsecured loans to super-prime borrowers via the Internet.
closed 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

The Berry Company, LLC acquired WebVisible, Inc.

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synopsis: TBC Holdings I, Inc., the indirect parent of The Berry Company, LLC, announced that it has acquired the Geneva interactive advertising platform and related intellectual property of WebVisible, Inc.
closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Net Optics acquired nMetrics

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synopsis: Net Optics, Inc., the leading provider of Intelligent Access and Monitoring Architecture, announced its acquisition of Triplelayer, a private Australia-based distributor, and its sister company, nMetrics, a market leader in network and application analysis software.
closed 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

Legacy Sports Group merged with The Agency Sports Management

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synopsis: Legacy Sports Group, a leading baseball representation business, and The Agency Sports Management, a leading full-service independent marketing and management company, announced the merger of their two firms into TLA Worldwide, plc, the athlete representation and sports marketing business, to form The Legacy Agency, Inc.
closed 1/23/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Descartes Systems Group Inc. acquired GeoMicro, Inc.

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synopsis: Descartes Systems Group has acquired GeoMicro, Inc., a leading California-based provider of advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and commercial turn-by-turn navigation. GeoMicro's cutting-edge GIS platform enables advanced routing, navigation, field service, and spatial data business intelligence solutions.
closed 1/23/2012 via PE Hub

Tremor Video purchased InPlay from TubeMogul

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synopsis: Tremor Video, the largest independent online video advertising technology company, and TubeMogul, the fastest-growing media buying platform for video advertising, announced that Tremor Video has purchased InPlay, TubeMogul’s industry-leading video analytics for publishers.
closed 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

Cornerstone Software, Inc. acquired Makana Solutions, Inc.

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synopsis: Cornerstone Software, Inc. has acquired the Makana Motivator Software-as-a-Service compensation planning application. Makana Motivator automates the sales compensation planning and payment process for small- to mid-sized businesses enabling them to improve the way they plan, manage costs, and motivate their sales force.
closed 1/23/2012 via BNC Analysis

Torex Retail acquired Sanderson RBS

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synopsis: Torex, the leading global provider of innovative technology to the retail, hospitality and convenience and fuel markets, announces that it has acquired the Retail Division (RBS) of Sanderson Group plc. RBS is a leading UK supplier of retail IT solutions and services.
closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Topspin Partners LBO acquired Stagnito, Inc.

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synopsis: Topspin LBO announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stagnito Media, a rapidly growing business-to-business media company serving the grocery and convenience store industries. Based in Deerfield, Illinois, Stagnito operates several industry-leading trade publications including Convenience Store News and Progressive Grocer.
closed 1/23/2012 via BNC Analysis

Genus Technologies LLC acquired Ancept Corporation

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synopsis: ViewCast Corporation, a developer of industry-leading solutions that help companies deliver video to broadband and mobile networks, announced it had completed the sale of Ancept Corporation to Minneapolis-based Genus Technologies LLC, an enterprise content management product and services provider.
closed 1/23/2012 via Market Wire

Internet Brands, Inc. acquired The Frugal Travel Guy

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synopsis: Internet Brands announced the acquisition of The Frugal Travel Guy, an award-winning travel blog focused on helping consumers save money on travel around the world. The Frugal Travel Guy was founded in 2007 by Rick Ingersoll, a retired mortgage banker and avid world traveler.
closed 1/23/2012 via PR Newswire

The PBN Company merged with Hill+Knowlton Strategies

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synopsis: The PBN Company, the preeminent strategic communications firm in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS, is merging with Hill+Knowlton Strategies, the global strategic communications firm. Hill+Knowlton Strategies will operate in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and throughout the CIS under the brand name PBN Hill+Knowlton Strategies.
closed 1/23/2012 via BusinessWire

j2 Global Communications, Inc. acquired Offsite Backup Solutions, LLC

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synopsis: j2 Global, Inc., the provider of cloud-based services for businesses, has acquired substantially all of the assets of Offsite Backup Solutions, LLC, a provider of online backup solutions. With Offsite Backup Solutions, data is backed up in a tape-like fashion where you can restore your data from any backup within the last year or more.
closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Inmagic, Inc. acquired Presto

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synopsis: SydneyPLUS KM, provider of Library KM software and solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, law firms and government agencies has announced that its Inmagic division has reacquired Presto, a social knowledge management platform.
closed 1/20/2012 via PR Newswire

Home Depot acquired RedBeacon

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synopsis: The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced that it has acquired Redbeacon®, an online home services platform connecting consumers with contractors for their home maintenance, repair and remodeling needs. Redbeacon's leadership team will stay in place and will remain in San Mateo, CA.
closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Kronos Incorporated purchased OptiLink from The Advisory Board Company

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synopsis: Kronos Incorporated announced that it has acquired the assets of OptiLink from The Advisory Board Company in a cash transaction. As a result of the acquisition, Kronos has added one of the industry’s leading acuity-based staffing solutions to its healthcare workforce management suite.
closed 1/20/2012 via Company Press Release

Jonas Software acquired AMI Education Solutions Ltd.

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synopsis: Jonas Computing (UK) Ltd announced the acquisition of AMI Education Solutions Ltd from RM Education. AMI through its Easytrace product set is a leading provider of smart card and biometric software for Education.
closed 1/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Tucker/Hall, Inc. acquired Access Public Relations

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synopsis: Jacksonville-based Access PR, a local public relations and strategic communications firm that started in 2004, has merged with the Tampa-based Tucker/Hall public relations and public affairs firm.
closed 1/20/2012 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc. acquired Summify

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synopsis: Twitter has acquired Summify, a Canadian company that created one of several mobile apps that automatically scan the flood of news stories being shared across all social networks. Summify helps people and organizations consume, discover and publish news more efficiently.
closed 1/20/2012 via PR Newswire

Appriss, Inc. acquired Mobile Patrol LLC

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synopsis: Appriss Incorporated has announced the acquisition of Mobile Patrol LLC, an Arkansas firm that has pioneered smartphone applications aimed at serving local county sheriffs' offices. This acquisition will enhance Appriss' mission of keeping communities safe and informed.
closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Momtastic acquired WebEcoist

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synopsis: Evolve Media Corp., an integrated digital media company, announced the acquisition of green-living site WebEcoist.com, which will become a part of Momtastic, a leading online destination and community for moms. WebEcoist helps moms incorporate green living into their everyday lives.
closed 1/20/2012 via BusinessWire

Momtastic acquired RealityTea

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synopsis: Evolve Media Corp. announced the acquisition of reality entertainment site RealityTea.com, which will become a part of Momtastic, a leading online destination and community for moms. RealityTea is a rapidly growing entertainment blog supplying the Momtastic audience with full coverage of the hottest and most talked-about reality shows on TV.
closed 1/19/2012 via BNC Analysis

United Indoor Football League acquired Ultimate Indoor Football League

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synopsis: The newly formed United Indoor Football League has acquired the assets of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. With teams from Pennsylvania to Florida the 2012 season will begin the first week of March.
closed 1/19/2012 via Reuters

EcoUnion AG acquired EcoUnion AG

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synopsis: EcoUnion AG announced that Kofler Energies Holding GmbH has sold its majority 53.6% stake in the Company to Lars M. Wolfram and Alexander Hotz in a Management Buy-Out transaction. EcoUnion provides energy efficiency applications to home owners and managers, suppliers of energy, and financial and real estate industry.
closed 1/19/2012 via PE Hub

Vibrant Media Inc. acquired Image Space Media

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synopsis: Vibrant Media, the global leader in premium contextual advertising, announced the acquisition of Image Space Media (ISM), the in-image advertising technology company. ISM will become a Vibrant Media company, integrating easily with its existing VXPlatform to expand Vibrant Image through advanced performance and targeting capabilities.
announced 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

Next 1 Interactive, Inc. will acquire The Wumblers

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synopsis: Next 1 Interactive, Inc., a multi-faceted media company specializing in Travel and Real Estate, announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase The Giddy Gander Company and The Wumblers preschool television series and brand. The television series consists of meaningful messages and uplifting story lines for children.
announced 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

OSL Holdings Inc. will acquire DSMART Technologies

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synopsis: OSL Holdings Inc. has signed a letter of intent to acquire 51% of DSMART Technologies, a data company committed to being a leading provider of data for the retail value chain that captures and aggregates transactional data from the point of sale.
announced 1/19/2012 via BusinessWire

Hexagon AB will acquire MicroSurvey Software Inc.

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synopsis: Hexagon, a leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of MicroSurvey Software Inc., a leading Canadian based developer of surveying and mapping software for the land surveying, construction, and forensic markets.
announced 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

ePrize, LLC will acquire Cellit, LLC

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synopsis: ePrize, a digital engagement agency specializing in interactive mobile, social media, and web campaigns, has acquired Cellit, a mobile marketing agency. Cellit's expertise in mobile marketing and customer relationship management solutions include short message services, mobile-optimized sites and mobile applications.
closed 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

Lufkin Industries, Inc. acquired RealFlex Technologies Limited

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synopsis: Lufkin Industries, Inc., a global provider of artificial lift products, services and automation solutions for the oil and gas industry, announced that it has completed the acquisition of RealFlex Technologies Limited. RealFlex provides real-time server software packages for SCADA and process control applications.
closed 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

Lumenate acquired ANI Direct

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synopsis: Lumenate has completed the acquisition of ANI Direct. ANI Direct delivers comprehensive IT Security Solutions that provide companies with protection needed to effectively & efficiently manage business and address regulatory compliance concerns. Its security solutions include data protection, internal and perimeter security, and more.
closed 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V. acquired The Ocular Surface

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synopsis: Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, has acquired The Ocular Surface, a peer-reviewed journal focusing on the external eye and vision. As per January 2012 Elsevier will continue the publication of the quarterly journal.
closed 1/19/2012 via Market Wire

Sonian, Inc. purchased Email Archiving Business from WebRoot Software, Inc.

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synopsis: Sonian, the pioneer in cloud-powered archiving and search, announced the acquisition of the Email Archiving business of Webroot, a leading provider of Internet security for consumers and businesses worldwide. The agreement transitions Webroot customers and prospective customers of their Email Archiving business over to Sonian.
closed 1/19/2012 via PR Newswire

GolinHarris acquired Nicole Weber Communications

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synopsis: Interpublic Group announced that it has acquired Nicole Weber Communications (NWC), a leading consumer lifestyle agency with offices in Hamburg and Munich. NWC will become part of the GolinHarris network, one of its global communications agencies.
closed 1/19/2012 via BusinessWire

London Broadcasting Company, Inc. acquired KTAQ-TV

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synopsis: London Broadcasting Company, Inc., the owner and operator of Texas-based media properties, announced that it has completed the acquisition of KTAQ-TV. The station is located in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas television market and serves a population of 7.2 million people in more than 2.5 million households.
closed 1/19/2012 via BusinessWire

Constant Contact, Inc. acquired CardStar Inc.

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synopsis: Constant Contact®, Inc. has acquired privately owned CardStar Inc., the leading loyalty platform that helps shoppers stay connected to their favorite merchants. With over two million users, Boston-based CardStar is a leading developer of mobile applications that extend the use of loyalty cards and mobile coupons among consumers.
closed 1/19/2012 via BusinessWire

Premier Logic acquired Computer Methods Corporation

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synopsis: Premier Logic, an IT software and advisory, announced the acquisition of Computer Methods Corporation (CMC) of Philadelphia. The move increases the size of Premier Logic’s northeast operation and allows CMC to expand its comprehensive portfolio of technology-focused professional services.
closed 1/18/2012 via PR Newswire

LLR Partners acquired Paragon Technology Group Inc.

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synopsis: Paragon Technology Group, a leading provider of strategic technology solutions to the public sector, and LLR Partners, one of the Mid-Atlantic's largest private equity investment firms with over $1.4 billion under management, announced that the equity firm has made a majority investment in Paragon.
closed 1/18/2012 via PR Newswire

iEnvision Technology, Inc. acquired InfiniSys, Inc.

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synopsis: iEnvision Technology, Inc., a leader in Information Lifecycle Management consulting, announced the acquisition of a portion of the business assets of InfiniSys, Inc. InfiniSys is a leader in developing and delivering Document Management Solutions based upon the Autonomy-HP WorkSite® and Microsoft® SharePoint® platforms.
closed 1/18/2012 via Company Press Release

Kantar Media acquired CIC

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synopsis: Kantar Media, the media research and insights division of Kantar, has expanded its social media offer in China with the acquisition of CIC, a leader in the Chinese Social media listening and analysis industry. CIC coined the now standard Chinese industry term Internet Word of Mouth (IWOM) and pioneered the concept of social business in China.
closed 1/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Atiba Software LLC acquired cabedge.com, LLC

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synopsis: Nashville-based web design company Atiba has acquired the assets of another local company, Cabedge.com. Cabedge.com provides interactive design and digital branding services.
closed 1/18/2012 via Market Wire

Apigee Corp. acquired Usergrid

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synopsis: Apigee, the leading provider of API management products and services, announced that it has acquired Usergrid, a cloud service that simplifies the process of building mobile applications by providing the common APIs (application programming interfaces) needed to manage data and users.
closed 1/18/2012 via BusinessWire

Tyler Technologies, Inc. acquired Akanda Innovation, Inc.

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synopsis: Tyler Technologies, Inc. announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Akanda Innovation, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Akanda team will continue to provide expertise from a wide variety of technical disciplines, including geographic information system (GIS), browser-based and workflow technologies.
closed 1/18/2012 via PR Newswire

Leo Burnett Company acquired Mediagong

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synopsis: Publicis Groupe announced the acquisition of Mediagong, a leading independent French digital agency. Founded in 2002, Mediagong employs some 50 communications professionals on the conception and development of innovative digital tools and interactive campaigns.
closed 1/18/2012 via PR Newswire

6waves Inc. acquired Escalation Studios

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synopsis: 6L (6waves Lolapps) has announced its acquisition of Dallas-based mobile game company Escalation Studios. One of the world's most talented mobile game development teams, Escalation Studios will join 6L's existing product development team and will focus on delivering cutting edge game experiences on mobile devices.
announced 1/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Rogers Media Inc. will acquire Saskatchewan Communications Network

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synopsis: Toronto-based broadcaster Rogers Media unveiled a revised deal to acquire 100% of the publicly-funded educational broadcaster, Saskatchewan Communications Network, after Ontario-based Bluepoint Investment Corp., which acquired SCN a year ago, decided to cash out.
closed 1/18/2012 via BNC Analysis

Pollbob acquired Misterpoll

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synopsis: Social media platform, Pollbob, has acquired DIY online polling site Misterpoll, and plans to merge the latter’s online community of 270,000+ registered poll creators and takers, with its own growing mobile community. Misterpoll has been used to create more than 100,000 polls.
closed 1/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Mark Altman & Associates merged with Billtrust

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synopsis: Billtrust, the premier provider of outsourced billing services, announced a merger with Mark Altman & Associates, a leading provider of comprehensive billing solutions serving municipal, utility and private sector customers nationwide.
announced 1/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Campbell Alliance Group, Inc. will purchase Promotional and Medical Audit Businesses from SDI Health LLC

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synopsis: inVentiv Health, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain promotional and medical audit businesses of SDI Health, which IMS Health has committed to divest in connection with obtaining regulatory approval of its acquisition of SDI.
announced 1/17/2012 via BusinessWire

The Cowen Group will acquire ALOGrithmic Trading Management, LLC

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synopsis: Cowen Group, Inc., a leading search firm specializing in staffing and recruiting for Litigation Support, Practice Support and Electronic Data Discovery, announced its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Algorithmic Trading Management, LLC, a provider of global, multi-asset class algorithmic execution trading models.
announced 1/17/2012 via BusinessWire

Blackbaud, Inc. will acquire Convio, Inc.

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synopsis: Blackbaud, Inc. the leading provider of software and related services designed for nonprofit organizations, announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Convio, Inc., a leading provider of on-demand constituent engagement solutions.
closed 1/17/2012 via BusinessWire

BMC Software, Inc. acquired i/O CONCEPTS

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synopsis: BMC Software, the recognized leader in Business Service Management, announced the acquisition of I/O Concepts with its industry-leading ioEnterprise line of mainframe console security, automation and consolidation solutions.
closed 1/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Vets First Choice acquired VetCentric

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synopsis: Vets First Choice announced that it has acquired Maryland-based online veterinary pharmacy VetCentric. The combined independent company becomes the nation's largest online veterinary partner pharmacy and marketing services provider, serving more than 6,000 veterinary practices and over 25 million pet owners.
closed 1/17/2012 via BusinessWire

Ayzenberg Group acquired The Social Method

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synopsis: Ayzenberg Group, one of the ten largest privately held creative agencies on the West Coast, announced that it has acquired The Social Method, one of the fastest growing social media marketing agencies in Southern California.
closed 1/17/2012 via BusinessWire

Afilias Limited acquired RegistryPRO

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synopsis: Afilias Limited, the ICANN-designated registry operator for the .INFO top level domain (TLD) and a global provider of domain registry services, announced that it has acquired Registry Services Corporation (d.b.a. RegistryPRO), the ICANN-designated operator of the .PRO TLD, from Hostway Corporation.
closed 1/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Strata-G Communications, Inc. merged with Eric Mower & Associates

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synopsis: In a move that expands the reach of one of the nation's largest independent marketing agencies into the Midwest, Eric Mower + Associates and Strata-G Communications, one of the top full-service, integrated agencies in Cincinnati, Ohio, are joining forces.
closed 1/17/2012 via PR Newswire

Evisions Inc. acquired Cayuse, Inc.

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synopsis: Evisions is acquiring Cayuse, Inc. to consolidate two leaders in higher education software solutions. This win-win move unites Evisions' enterprise reporting, form management, data transformation and payment processing solutions with Cayuse's web-based solutions for research management.
closed 1/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Busy Bees Childcare Ltd. acquired Early Years Child Care PLC

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synopsis: British group Busy Bees Holdings Limited, purchased Early Years Childcare Limited, the child care group with nine locations and over 685 places. This acquisition increases Busy Bees’ position in the market as the largest UK Child care group.
closed 1/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Kairos Transmedia, Inc. acquired The Magazine.ca

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synopsis: Kairos Transmedia announced its acquisition of The Magazine, Canada's leading and best-known national publication targeted to the pre-teen and teen market. Launched in 2000, The Magazine covers music, movies, television, social issues, the environment, health topics and just about anything that affects the lives of 8 to 14 year-olds.
closed 1/16/2012 via Market Wire

PivotLink acquired Acteea, Inc.

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synopsis: PivotLink, the leading provider of retail performance management solutions delivered via Software as a Service (SaaS), has acquired Acteea, Inc., a privately-held provider of SaaS e-commerce analytics solutions, and is integrating its customer scoring and segmentation and marketing performance optimization.
announced 1/16/2012 via PR Newswire

SAP AG will acquire datango AG

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synopsis: SAP AG announced its intention to acquire software and relevant assets from datango AG, a leading provider of workforce performance support software. The datango solution provides powerful content development, translation and deployment capabilities for electronic training, documentation, and user support.
announced 1/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Symantec Corporation will acquire LiveOffice Corporation

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synopsis: Symantec has acquired LiveOffice, a privately-held cloud-based archiving leader. The acquisition will extend Symantec’s intelligent information governance offering to the cloud, providing customers choice between on-premise, cloud or hybrid delivery of Symantec solutions.
announced 1/16/2012 via PR Newswire

Mountain News Corporation will acquire Skiinfo

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synopsis: Mountain News Corporation, publisher of OnTheSnow, the world's most visited snow sports online and mobile platform, is expanding its reach with the acquisition of Skiinfo, Europe's most visited snow sports website.
closed 1/16/2012 via

A1 Group acquired Formula Kino

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synopsis: A1, a private investment company, has acquired controlling Interest in Formula Kino, a company that owns a network of cinemas throughout Russia.
closed 1/16/2012 via BNC Analysis

Great Falls Marketing acquired Great Falls Marketing

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synopsis: Scott MacCheyne and Mike Frautten, Great Falls Marketing's CEO and CFO respectively, have purchased the company from several prior stake holders, including Alpine Investors of San Francisco.
closed 1/15/2012 via BNC Analysis

IMS Consulting Limited acquired HedgeOp Compliance, LLC.

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synopsis: IMS Consulting Limited is pleased to announce that HedgeOp Compliance, LLC (HedgeOp), the leading provider of specialised compliance software and consulting services for investment advisers in the US, has merged with The IMS Group (IMS).
announced 1/13/2012 via BusinessWire

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc. will purchase Contact Center Business from ATIO Corp. Pty Ltd.

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synopsis: Interactive Intelligence Group Inc., a global provider of unified IP business communications solutions, has signed an agreement to purchase select Interactive Intelligence-related contact center assets of its South African-based reseller, ATIO Corp. Pty Ltd.
announced 1/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

Schibsted Media Group will acquire Aspiro AB

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synopsis: The Scandinavian news publisher Schibsted is set to buy a Norwegian company, Aspiro. Aspiro provides whitelabel TV and music streaming services, and also provides the music streaming service WiMP, which competes with Spotify.
closed 1/13/2012 via BNC Analysis

NewBay Media LLC purchased Guitar Aficionado, Guitar World and Revolver from Future US, Inc.

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synopsis: NewBay Media, one of the world's largest media and information resources, has acquired Guitar Aficionado, Guitar World and Revolver from Future US, a leading publisher of special-interest magazines and digital media properties. NewBay said the deal would boost its access to audio professionals and enthusiasts.
closed 1/13/2012 via Market Wire

7 Medical Systems, LLC acquired Manager Systems

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synopsis: 7 Medical Systems™, LLC announced the closing of its acquisition of Manager Consultoria em Informatica LTDA EPP. ("Manager Systems®"), a health informatics company providing practice management, EMR, radiology information systems (RIS) and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) to hospitals and clinics in Brazil.
closed 1/13/2012 via PR Newswire

Lionsgate acquired Summit Entertainment, LLC

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synopsis: Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment announced that Lionsgate has completed a transaction to acquire Summit for a combination of cash and stock. The transaction unites two leading studios with powerful brands and complementary assets, solidifying Lionsgate's position as the world's largest and most diversified independent entertainment company.
closed 1/13/2012 via BusinessWire

Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, Oaktree Capital Management, LLC, Strategic Value Partners, LLC acquired Hanley Wood, LLC

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synopsis: Hanley Wood LLC, the leading business-to-business media company serving the housing and commercial design and construction industries, announced that it has completed a recapitalization led by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P., Strategic Value Partners, LLC, and Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC.
closed 1/13/2012 via PE Hub

Fab acquired FashionStake, Inc.

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synopsis: Design-focused flash sales site Fab.com has acquired NYC-based FashionStake. FashionStake is a fashion e-commerce company leveraging the community to power curation. As a result, its online store features more popular independent designers, quality merchandise & higher sell-through rates.
announced 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

Livingston International Inc. will acquire Vastera, Inc.

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synopsis: Livingston International has entered into an agreement to acquire the customs and trade compliance services of the Global Trade business of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., announced Livingston President and CEO Peter Luit. This acquisition represents the operations and technology of the former Vastera business.
announced 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

International Gaming Technology will acquire Double Down Interactive

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synopsis: International Game Technology, the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Double Down Interactive LLC – a leading online social gaming company and developer of the popular DoubleDown™ Casino found on Facebook.
announced 1/12/2012 via PE Hub

DeskStream Inc. will acquire WorldDesk Ltd.

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synopsis: DeskStream Inc., a leading provider of desktop virtualisation software, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a prominent Northern Irish start-up in the cloud computing and virtualisation software space, WorldDesk Ltd.
announced 1/12/2012 via BusinessWire

TEOCO Corporation will acquire Schema

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synopsis: TEOCO, the leading provider of Assurance and Analytics solutions to communications service providers worldwide, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Schema, a leading provider of multi-vendor RAN optimization & analysis solutions for wireless operators.
announced 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

Dods (Group) PLC will acquire DeHavilland Information Services plc

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synopsis: Dods (Group) PLC has conditionally agreed to acquire the business and certain assets of the DeHavilland Political Intelligence division of Emap. DeHavilland is the definitive provider of political intelligence and parliamentary monitoring in the UK and EU.
announced 1/12/2012 via BusinessWire

TriZetto Group, Inc. will acquire Kocsis Consulting Group

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synopsis: The TriZetto Group, Inc., provider of world-class healthcare IT software and service solutions, announced an agreement to acquire Kocsis Consulting Group, a Michigan-based firm that provides software training, compliance, and change management tools and solutions for healthcare payer organizations.
announced 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

SAI Global Inc. will acquire Compliance 360

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synopsis: SAI Global, the world's leading partner to global organizations in Code of Conduct, compliance and ethics training, GRC solutions, and environmental, health & safety software, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Compliance 360, a software provider of enterprise governance, risk management, compliance and audit management solutions.
closed 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Nielsen Company, Inc. acquired The Perishables Group

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synopsis: Nielsen, a global information and measurement company, has acquired Chicago-based fresh food industry research specialist The Perishables Group. The company’s offerings include consumer and trade research, syndicated data and category development software, along with marcoms services.
closed 1/12/2012 via Market Wire

Rauxa acquired ThoughtMatrix

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synopsis: Rauxa, a full-service direct marketing agency, announced it has acquired ThoughtMatrix, a San Francisco-based digital design and development firm. The deal will expand Rauxa's portfolio of digital and integrated services, adding expertise in leading-edge technology, creative talent and social influence marketing leadership.
closed 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

School Health Corporation acquired EnableMart

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synopsis: School Health Corporation, the leading provider of medical supplies and equipment to school nurses, athletic trainers and other specialty healthcare professionals, announced the acquisition of EnableMart, a leading provider of assistive technology to the special needs community.
closed 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

Trimble Navigation Limited acquired Plancal

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synopsis: Trimble announced that it has acquired privately-held Plancal of Horgen, Switzerland, a leading 3D CAD/CAE and ERP software provider for the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries in western Europe.
closed 1/12/2012 via Market Wire

PK4 Media acquired JSFour

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synopsis: PK4 Media, the premium online video advertising network and publishing company, announced the acquisition of JSFour, a media and technology company. The two companies have been in collaboration to develop an advanced video distribution platform named Bishop.
closed 1/12/2012 via PE Hub

Position Marketing Group acquired Intelli.com

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synopsis: Position Marketing Group, a boutique, interactive agency focused exclusively in the “Consumer Mover,” “Foreclosure” and “First Time Home Buyer” vertical, has completed its purchase of Chicago based software company, Intelli.com. Intelli.com provides a dynamic and secured rich-media advertising platform under the “ISAT” brand name.
closed 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

Elsevier B.V. acquired QUOSA, Inc.

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synopsis: Elsevier, the world-leading provider of scientific, technical, and medical information products and services, announced the acquisition of QUOSA, a content management and workflow productivity solutions provider for researchers and information managers.
closed 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

Thomson Reuters Tax & Accounting acquired Dr Tax Software Inc.

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synopsis: The Tax & Accounting business of Thomson Reuters has acquired Dr Tax Software Inc., Canada's largest independently owned developer of income tax software for accounting firms and consumers. The company supports over 2000 firms across Canada with T1/TP1 personal tax software and over 1000 firms with T2 corporate tax software.
closed 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

Corel Corporation acquired Roxio

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synopsis: Corel announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Roxio product line from Rovi Corporation. The acquisition includes Roxio Creator, the industry’s most popular digital media suite, and Roxio Toast, the leading optical burning software on the Mac platform.
closed 1/12/2012 via BNC Analysis

CompuGroup Holdings AG acquired Microbais

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synopsis: CompuGroup Medical concluded an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Microbais Werkmaatschappij B.V.. Microbais is one of the market leaders in ambulatory and pharmacy information systems in the Netherlands.
closed 1/11/2012 via BusinessWire

Combitech AB acquired Sorman Information

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synopsis: Combitech, a subsidiary of defence and security company Saab, is growing with the acquisition of consulting firm Sörman Information AB. The acquisition provides Combitech with a more complete range of services, benefitting the company's existing and prospective customers.
closed 1/11/2012 via BusinessWire

MedData, Inc. acquired MedDirect

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synopsis: MedData, Inc., a leading provider of medical billing services, announced the acquisition of MedDirect, Inc., a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based patient services company, which provides revenue cycle management services and advanced personalized patient communications to healthcare organizations.
closed 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Stone-Goff Partners acquired NAS Recruitment Communications

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synopsis: Stone-Goff Partners completed its third acquisition, buying marketing services provider NAS Recruitment Communications from Interpublic Group of Cos., a marketing communications and services business. NAS Recruitment Communications is the recognized leader in human resources communications and employment branding.
closed 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Photizo Group, LLC acquired Lyra Research, Inc

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synopsis: Midway-based Photizo Group announced the acquisition of Lyra Research, forming according to a release, " the broadest, most comprehensive line of market intelligence and consulting services in the imaging industry to date." Lyra Research is a major provider of market, product and technology information and analysis.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

Publishers Clearing House acquired Liquid Wireless

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synopsis: Publishers Clearing House, America's leading multi-channel direct marketer and the premier digital destination for consumers who want to play and win, announced the acquisition of Liquid Wireless, a Portland, Maine-based company specializing in mobile lead generation, media buying and analytics.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

Involta LLC acquired SolutionPro

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synopsis: Involta LLC a provider of high availability colocation enterprise data centers, has acquired the assets of SolutionPro. SolutionPro is a top-tier provider of data center and managed services in the Rocky Mountain region. The company provides professional IT, colocation data center, and disaster recovery services.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

D.L. Ryan Companies merged with SolutionSet MediaWhiz Partnership

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synopsis: SolutionSet MediaWhiz Partnership, the second largest independent marketing services agency in North America, and D.L. Ryan Companies, the nation's largest independent digital, shopper and promotional marketing agency, announced their merger to form the Hyper Marketing Incorporated Network, effective immediately.
closed 1/11/2012 via BusinessWire

The Grand River merged with Zeon Solutions

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synopsis: The leading enterprise eCommerce and website development firms Zeon Solutions and The Grand River announced their merger to create a global enterprise web and mobile application development firm. Zeon Solutions and The Grand River brands will maintain their unique identities in the marketplace.
closed 1/11/2012 via BusinessWire

SCYTL acquired SOE Software

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synopsis: SCYTL, the global leader in secure electronic voting technologies, announced the acquisition of 100% of SOE Software, the leading software provider of election management solutions in the U.S. The integration of these two software companies creates the industry leader in the election software market with a full range of solutions.
closed 1/11/2012 via

Mensola Co 116 Limited acquired Adgenda Media Limited

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synopsis: Mensola Co 116 Limited has acquired the assets of Adgenda Media Limited, a media buying agency based in the heart of London's west end.
closed 1/11/2012 via BusinessWire

Tangoe, Inc. acquired Anomalous Networks

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synopsis: Tangoe, Inc., a leading global provider of on-demand Communications Lifecycle Management software and related services, announced that it has acquired privately held Anomalous Networks, a leading provider of Real-Time Telecom Expense Management software solutions.
closed 1/11/2012 via Company Press Release

TaskRabbit, Inc acquired SkillSlate, Inc.

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synopsis: TaskRabbit has acquired SkillSlate. SkillSlate crowdsources its network of service providers to help its customers with any task they need done or alternatively, provide instruction on a particular skill they’d like to develop.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

GoBeyondIT merged with outsourceIT, Inc.

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synopsis: outsourceIT, a large regional based Managed Services Provider, providing outsourced IT services to the SMB market place, announced they have merged with GoBeyondIT, a Cloud Services Provider, with customers in both the SMB and large Enterprise market. The combined company will operate as both outsourceIT and GoBeyondIT.
announced 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Kantar Group will acquire Oasis Insights

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synopsis: WPP-owned Kantar is buying a majority stake in Oasis Insights, a full service market research consultancy based in Karachi, Pakistan. Oasis Insights specialises in brand tracking, consumer and segmentation studies, along with NPD, media and ad research across a wide range of industries.
announced 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Universal American Corp will acquire APS Healthcare, Inc.

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synopsis: Health insurer Universal American Corp. said it will buy health care software and services company APS Healthcare Inc. in a deal that could be worth up to $277.5 million in cash and stock. APS is owned by private equity firm GTCR LLC and provides services like disease management, care coordination, and clinical quality.
announced 1/11/2012 via BNC Analysis

Immediate Media Co. will acquire You & Your Wedding

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synopsis: Immediate Media Co announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the magazine and website assets of You & Your Wedding and Prima Baby & Pregnancy from Hearst Magazines UK for an undisclosed sum. You & Your Wedding Magazine is the number one bridal magazine that helps brides plan their perfect day.
closed 1/10/2012 via BusinessWire

24MAS acquired Spodtronic

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synopsis: 24MAS, a global leader in mobile advertising and applications, has acquired Liquid Air Lab GmbH, the German company behind the hugely popular mobile radio app network Spodtronic.com, with over 20 million radio app installations worldwide.
closed 1/10/2012 via BusinessWire

SofCheck, Inc. merged with AdaCore

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synopsis: AdaCore, a leading supplier of Ada development tools and support services, announced a merger with SofCheck, Inc., a Lexington, Massachusetts-based automated software quality (ASQ) company. AdaCore and SofCheck personnel share a long and direct involvement in the design of the Ada programming language.
closed 1/10/2012 via PR Newswire

Agentrics PLM merged with Trace One

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synopsis: Trace One, the European leader in online collaborative platforms for development of private label products and Agentrics - PLM, the Agentrics branch dedicated to support product lifecycle management, are merging their industry offerings.
closed 1/10/2012 via Market Wire

Hustler acquired Sapphire Media International BV

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synopsis: Hustler, the most powerful name in adult entertainment, announced the acquisition of Sapphire Media, Europe's leading distributor of adult content to television, VOD and wireless devices. Sapphire Media distributes 7 adult channels across Europe. The new parent entity for Sapphire Media is LFP Media BV.
closed 1/10/2012 via PR Newswire

SunGard Data Systems Inc. purchased Pilot Software from TOBAM

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synopsis: SunGard, one of the world's leading software and technology services companies, has acquired the Pilot software solution from TOBAM, a Paris, France-based asset management firm. The acquisition, the terms of which were not disclosed, is not expected to have a material impact on SunGard's financial results.
closed 1/10/2012 via PR Newswire

ThreatMetrix, Inc. acquired TrustDefender

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synopsis: ThreatMetrix™, the fastest-growing provider of integrated cybercrime prevention solutions, announced that it has acquired the Australian-based company TrustDefender, a recognized leader of secure browsing technology to stop man-in-the-browser attacks and provide malware protection.
closed 1/10/2012 via BNC Analysis

Return Path, Inc. acquired OtherInbox, Inc.

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synopsis: Return Path, Inc. announced it has acquired OtherInbox, Inc. The Austin-based company works with top-tier email providers like Yahoo! and Gmail to improve the inbox experience by automatically organizing emails from online shopping and social networking sites and easily stopping unwanted emails.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Brink's, Incorporated acquired Kheops, SAS

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synopsis: The Brink’s Company, a global leader in security-related services, announced its acquisition of Kheops, SAS, a provider of logistics software and related services, for approximately $17 million.
closed 1/9/2012 via BNC Analysis

Siris Capital Group acquired Applied Discovery, Inc.

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synopsis: LexisNexis has sold its Applied Discovery division to equity firm Siris Capital. Applied Discovery is a worldwide electronic discovery leader offering multinational collection, early case assessment, data analysis, processing, review, and production services for law firms, corporations, and government agencies.
closed 1/9/2012 via Market Wire

cybertap, LLC acquired DejaVu Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: Cybertap, a cyber software products company, announced its acquisition of DejaVu Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in the areas of network analysis and data mining. Cybertap's flagship product, recon, is best known for its innovative application of search engine technology to network traffic data and pcaps.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Ascend Learning acquired E*Value

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synopsis: Ascend Learning, a leading provider of technology-based educational solutions for healthcare and other vocational industries, has acquired Advanced Informatics, a software company helping healthcare education programs more efficiently manage the clinical education experience of their students through its E*Value solutions.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

NetMediaEurope S.A. purchased German Arm from CBS Interactive Inc.

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synopsis: NetMediaEurope, the leading pure-play B2B online IT publishing house in Europe, has acquired the well known websites ZDNet.de, silicon.de and CNET.de, from CBS Interactive, the premier online content network for information and entertainment.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

ManTech International Corporation acquired Evolvent Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: ManTech International Corporation, a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs, has completed the acquisition of Evolvent Technologies, Inc. of Herndon, Va., a focused healthcare-systems integrator with particular strength in federal healthcare systems.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

Sigma Solutions, Inc. purchased Server/Storage/Virtualization Division from Laurus Technologies

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synopsis: Sigma Solutions, which specializes in advanced IT infrastructure solutions, announced the acquisition of the Server/Storage/Virtualization Division of Laurus Technologies, an IT solutions and professional services firm that helps its customers solve their most pressing business challenges.
closed 1/9/2012 via PR Newswire

TouchPoint Print Solutions Corp acquired Ginny's Printing

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synopsis: Huron Capital Partners LLC announced that its portfolio company, TouchPoint Print Solutions Corp., has acquired Ginny's Printing. Headquartered in Austin, Texas and founded in 1971, Ginny's is a leading provider of print and document process outsourcing services in the Southwest.
closed 1/9/2012 via BusinessWire

AuthenTec, Inc. acquired Proxure, Inc.

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synopsis: AuthenTec, a leading provider of mobile and network security, announced that it has acquired the assets of Proxure, Inc., a provider of syncing and cloud-based storage services for PCs and mobile devices. AuthenTec has acquired all of the assets of Proxure, including all software products and intellectual property.
closed 1/6/2012 via BusinessWire

BlackBook Media Corp. merged with Vibe Holdings LLC

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synopsis: InterMedia Partners announced that they have merged their Vibe and Uptown businesses with the BlackBook Media business and The Access Network Company. The merger of these premier assets is part of their media and technology consolidation strategy.
closed 1/6/2012 via BNC Analysis

Shine Group acquired Channel Flip Media Limited

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synopsis: Shine Group announced the acquisition of online broadcaster and original content producers, ChannelFlip. As part of Shine Group, the existing ChannelFlip team will continue to produce original content for online platforms.
closed 1/6/2012 via GlobeNewswire

ePlus, inc. acquired VantiCore, LLC.

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synopsis: ePlus inc. announced that its subsidiary, ePlus Technology, inc., has acquired the operating business of VantiCore, LLC., a Cisco-focused solutions provider headquartered in New Hampshire. The company has expertise in Advanced Unified Communications (UC), Collaboration, and Customer Contact Center solutions.
closed 1/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc. acquired The Glenture Group, LLC

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synopsis: Optimal Solutions Integration, Inc., a leader in SAP®-based business transformation, has acquired The Glenture Group, a Deerfield, IL-based consulting firm that provides enterprise performance management and business intelligence solutions that help clients better manage complex financial and operational performance challenges.
closed 1/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. acquired Miyowa, Inc.

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synopsis: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading provider of transaction management, cloud enablement and mobility management for connected devices, announced that it has acquired privately-held Miyowa, Inc., the leading provider of social network and messaging software for mobile devices.
closed 1/5/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Alloy Digital Network acquired Generate Content, LLC

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synopsis: Alloy Digital, a leading creator and distributor of high-quality online video content for the 12-34 year-old market and an affiliate of Alloy, Inc., has acquired Generate, the pioneering full-service studio and talent management company, to form the first of its kind, multi-platform, next generation media company.
closed 1/5/2012 via PR Newswire

Robocom Systems International Inc. acquired Accord Software Inc.

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synopsis: Robocom Systems International, which develops and implements Supply Chain Execution software solutions, announced the successful acquisition of Accord Software Inc., a producer of software products for the transportation industry.
closed 1/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Yardi Systems, Inc. acquired ALMSA Corporation

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synopsis: Yardi announced that it has acquired ALMSA Corporation, which provides electronic health record (EHR) and electronic medication administration record (eMAR) software and services for assisted living and long-term care communities. ALMSA’s platform includes assessment and care planning, financial analysis and risk mitigation.
closed 1/5/2012 via Company Press Release

Frontier Capital acquired Healthx, Inc.

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synopsis: Frontier Capital is pleased to announce that it has partnered with existing management to complete a majority recapitalization of Healthx, Inc., a leading provider of online healthcare portals to health insurers, medical providers, and employers.
closed 1/5/2012 via BusinessWire

Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. acquired ijji Games, LLC

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synopsis: Aeria Games, a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games, has acquired ijji Games LLC, a popular free-to-play online gaming portal, from NHN Corporation as part of a strategic agreement that gives Aeria Games the first right with preferential treatment to publish NHN online games worldwide outside of Asia.
closed 1/5/2012 via GlobeNewswire

GovDelivery, Inc. acquired GovInteract

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synopsis: GovDelivery, the leading provider of government-to-citizen communication solutions, announced the acquisition of New Jersey-based GovInteract, an emerging leader in complete Web solutions, including multi-channel emergency communication, for the public sector.
closed 1/5/2012 via Market Wire

Action Products International, Inc. acquired Core Wafer Systems

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synopsis: Action Products International, Inc. has acquired Core Wafer Systems, which offers proprietary solutions for testing and data mining of hard drives, memory, magnetics and other advanced semiconductor and nanotechnology devices. Core Wafer boasts clients such as Western Digital (WDC), Seagate Technology (STX), and Intel (INTC).
closed 1/5/2012 via Company Press Release

TriZetto Group, Inc. acquired Medical Data Express, LLC

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synopsis: The TriZetto Group, Inc., a provider of premier information technology solutions to the healthcare industry, announced the acquisition of Medical Data Express, a provider of technology consulting and solutions to the healthcare market.
closed 1/5/2012 via Market Wire

Spectrum Gaming Group acquired EE Johnson Research

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synopsis: Spectrum Gaming Group has completed the acquisition of EE Johnson Research, a respected New Jersey-based market research firm.
closed 1/5/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Active Network, Inc. acquired StarCite, Inc.

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synopsis: Meetings technology company StarCite has been acquired by Active Network, a San Diego-based provider of cloud-based event management applications. StarCite, which specializes in strategic meetings management solutions for corporate clients, will become part of Active Network's new "Business Solutions" division.
closed 1/20/2012 via PR Newswire

Meredith Corporation acquired FamilyFun Magazine

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synopsis: Meredith Corporation has completed its acquisition of FamilyFun from Disney Publishing Worldwide. The acquisition includes the highly popular magazine and its related assets, including its special interest publications, as well as the Toy Hopper and other digital magazine applications.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

IBM acquired Green Hat Software Limited

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synopsis: IBM announced that it has completed the acquisition of Green Hat, a privately held company jointly headquartered in London, England and Wilmington, Delaware. Green Hat helps customers improve the quality of software applications by enabling developers to leverage cloud computing technologies.
closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

@WalmartLabs acquired Small Society

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synopsis: @WalmartLabs, the retailer’s digital technology division, has acquired mobile agency Small Society. The company helped businesses create, develop and launch iOS applications, and has served a number of high-profile clients, including DoubleTree, Starbucks, Amazon, Whole Foods, the Democratic National Convention, WordPress, ZipCar and others.
closed 1/4/2012 via Company Press Release

F+W Media, Inc. acquired World Tea Media

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synopsis: World Tea Media, dedicated to providing business solutions for the global tea industry, announced that it was acquired by F+W Media, Inc. a community-focused, content creator and marketer of products and services for professionals and enthusiasts.
closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

IBN18 Broadcast Ltd acquired Eenadu TV

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synopsis: TV18 Broadcast will acquire the television business of regional broadcaster Eenadu TV (ETV) for Rs 21 billion. ETV is one of the largest TV networks in India offering 12 regional language news and entertainment channels.
closed 1/4/2012 via Company Press Release

Tailwind Capital Partners acquired Cumberland Consulting Group, LLC

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synopsis: Cumberland Consulting Group, LLC, a high growth healthcare technology implementation and project management firm, announced it has been acquired by key members of Cumberland’s management team and Tailwind Capital.
closed 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

QuadraMed Corporation purchased NCR Healthcare Solutions from NCR Corporation

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synopsis: QuadraMed Corporation, a leading provider of healthcare technologies and services, has closed a definitive agreement with NCR Corporation to acquire NCR healthcare solutions, including its MediKiosk™ patient access software, NCR Payment Manager, Patient Portal, Patient Tracking, Physician Referral Portal and eForms software solutions.
closed 1/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Deloitte Consulting acquired Ubermind, Inc.

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synopsis: Expanding its leading-edge business, systems integration and enterprise technology capabilities, Deloitte announced the acquisition of Ubermind, Inc., an innovative mobile agency. Ubermind transforms the way companies use mobile solutions, using disruptive technologies to create inspiring and intuitive mobile applications.
closed 1/4/2012 via PR Newswire

WidePoint Corporation acquired Avalon Global Solutions

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synopsis: WidePoint Corporation, a specialist in wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has acquired privately held Avalon Global Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of communications lifecycle management services, technology, and solutions predominantly to the commercial sector.
closed 1/4/2012 via BNC Analysis

GCP Capital Partners acquired World Trade Group

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synopsis: GCP Capital Partners has acquired World Trade Group, an international provider of business-to-business events, training and online lead generation services, in a management buy-out.
closed 1/4/2012 via PR Newswire

RealPage, Inc. acquired Vigilan, Incorporated

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synopsis: RealPage, Inc., a leading provider of on demand software and software-enabled services to the rental housing industry, announced the acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Vigilan, Incorporated, a provider of assisted living software-as-a-service.
closed 1/4/2012 via GlobeNewswire

Consorteum Holdings, Inc. acquired Tarsin Ltd.

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synopsis: Consorteum Holdings Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tarsin Inc. Tarsin’s mobile platform, Capsa, eases the challenges brands face in mobile. It , allows brands to design end- to-end mobile offerings once, and deploy across all carriers, regions and hand-sets.
closed 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Xerox Corporation acquired Lasernetworks, Inc.

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synopsis: Xerox Corporation has acquired LaserNetworks, a leading managed print services (MPS) provider in Canada that helps businesses cut costs and reduce the time employees spend on print-related activities. LaserNetworks provides MPS solutions that include print device tracking, centralized service and supply management and document routing.
closed 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Rocket Software, Inc. purchased iCluster from IBM

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synopsis: Rocket Software, Inc., a global software development firm that builds enterprise products and delivers enterprise solutions, announced that it has closed the acquisition of the iCluster business from IBM. iCluster offers software for High Availability/Disaster Recovery.
closed 1/4/2012 via

Digital Virgo acquired Paru Vendu

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synopsis: Digital Virgo SAS agreed to acquire Paru Vendu for €1.8 million. Paru Vendu provides online classified advertisement services.
closed 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Recruit Co., Ltd purchased U.S. and Netherlands Operations from Advantage Resourcing

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synopsis: Recruit Co., Ltd. has acquired, from affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., 100% ownership of U.S.-based Advantage Resourcing America, Inc. and Netherlands-based Advantage Resourcing Europe B.V. Advantage Resourcing provides workforce recruiting and placement around the world.
closed 1/20/2012 via PR Newswire

Meredith Corporation acquired FamilyFun Magazine

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synopsis: Meredith Corporation has completed its acquisition of FamilyFun from Disney Publishing Worldwide. The acquisition includes the highly popular magazine and its related assets, including its special interest publications, as well as the Toy Hopper and other digital magazine applications.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

IBM acquired Green Hat Software Limited

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synopsis: IBM announced that it has completed the acquisition of Green Hat, a privately held company jointly headquartered in London, England and Wilmington, Delaware. Green Hat helps customers improve the quality of software applications by enabling developers to leverage cloud computing technologies.
announced 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Ascend Acquisition Corp. will be merged with Andover Games, LLC

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synopsis: Ascend Acquisition Corp announced it has signed a definitive merger agreement with privately-held Andover Games, LLC (“Andover”). Andover is an emerging company in the rapidly growing mobile games sector and owns interests in several mobile gaming properties.
announced 1/4/2012 via BusinessWire

Advantage Business Media will acquire Vicon Publishing, Inc.

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synopsis: Advantage Business Media has acquired Vicon Publishing, Inc. Vicon provides information to readers across selected industries and is specialized in providing strategic marketing solutions for the forensic, digital forensic, and cleanroom industries generating new sources of revenue and strengthening brand names and reader loyalty.
closed 1/4/2012 via Market Wire

CallidusCloud acquired LeadFormix Inc.

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synopsis: Callidus Software Inc., the leader in sales effectiveness and cloud computing, has acquired the leader in next-generation marketing automation and lead management, LeadFormix. LeadFormix delivers a 100% multi-tenant SaaS solution that enables sales teams to rapidly identify and reach decision makers, and close deals faster.
closed 1/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Scholastic Inc. acquired Learners Publishing

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synopsis: Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, announced that through its Singapore subsidiary, Scholastic Education International (Singapore) Private Ltd., it has acquired Learners Publishing, a Singapore-based publisher of supplemental learning materials for English Language Learners.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Accelrys Software Inc. acquired VelQuest Corporation

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synopsis: Accelrys, Inc., a leading scientific enterprise research and development software and services company, has acquired privately-held VelQuest Corporation. VelQuest is the leader in paperless lab execution systems supporting current Good Manufacturing Practices for FDA-regulated industries.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Ziff Davis B2B Focus acquired Toolbox.com, LLC

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synopsis: Ziff Davis, Inc., one of the nation’s leading technology media companies, announced the acquisition of Toolbox.com, the #1 professional networking site for IT professionals, from the Corporate Executive Board. Effective immediately, Toolbox.com will be a unit of Ziff Davis B2B Focus.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

Cover-All Technologies, Inc. acquired BlueWave Technology, Inc

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synopsis: Cover-All Technologies Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of BlueWave Technology, including its innovative insurance claims solution software, PipelineClaims™, in a cash transaction. The addition of a leading Claims solution is an important milestone in Cover-All’s expansion of solutions to the property and casualty industry.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

HID Global acquired EasyLobby, Inc.

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synopsis: HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced the company has acquired EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions. The acquisition delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global’s portfolio across its identity and access management business.
closed 1/3/2012 via Market Wire

Tech Allies Consulting acquired MindCrate LLC

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synopsis: Tech Allies Consulting, a rising implementation and project development firm, has acquired MindCrate, a software solution and technology partner in the SAP® PartnerEdge™ program, to augment its expertise in developing and delivering mobile services in support of SAP software solutions.
announced 1/3/2012 via PR Newswire

WikiPay, Inc. will be merged with WikiLoan Inc.

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synopsis: WikiLoan, Inc. announced that it has reached a merger agreement in principle, between WikiLoan, Inc. and WikiPay, Inc., a low-cost, cash-based payment and marketing platform solution for Peer-to-Peer, Business-to-Consumer (B2C), Consumer-to-Business (C2B), and Business-to-Business (B2B) transactions.
closed 1/3/2012 via BNC Analysis

Touch Solutions Inc. acquired Sagesoft Solutions Inc.

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synopsis: Touch Solutions purchased 1.76 million shares of Sagesoft Solutions Inc., representing 53.5 percent of the company. Sagesoft is a spin-off firm of Touch Solutions to cater to the high demand of enterprise resource planning and accounting software packages.
closed 1/2/2012 via BNC Analysis

The Manahan Group acquired Stadelman Consulting

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synopsis: Two public relations and advertising companies, The Manahan Group of Charleston and Stadelman Consulting of Elkins, are merging.
closed 1/12/2012 via BusinessWire

ORBCOMM Inc. acquired PAR Logistics Management Systems Corporation

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synopsis: PAR Technology Corporation announced that it has completed the asset sale of its subsidiary, PAR Logistics Management Systems (PAR LMS), to ORBCOMM Inc. PAR LMS is a leading provider of advanced solutions for monitoring transport assets and cargo in the transportation and distribution industries.
closed 1/12/2012 via PR Newswire

Weedmaps, LLC acquired MMJMenu, LLC

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synopsis: General Cannabis, Inc., a technology-based Internet marketing services company, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, WeedMaps Media, Inc., has signed documents to acquire the assets of MMJMenu, LLC, the medical marijuana industry's leading provider of seed-to-sale collective management and point of sale software.
closed 1/6/2012 via BusinessWire

Halifax Media Group acquired The New York Times Regional Media Group

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synopsis: The New York Times Company has entered into an agreement to sell its Regional Media Group, consisting of 16 regional newspapers, other print publications and related businesses, to Halifax Media Holdings LLC.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

ICF International acquired Ironworks Consulting, L.L.C.

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synopsis: ICF International announced that it has closed on the acquisition of Ironworks Consulting, L.L.C., an interactive web development firm that provides customer engagement solutions across web, mobile, and social media platforms to blue chip companies in the health, energy, and financial services industries.
closed 1/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. acquired Potomac Fusion, Inc.

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synopsis: Sotera Defense Solutions announced that it has completed the acquisition of Potomac Fusion, Inc. Potomac Fusion develops data fusion, data analytics, cyber and visualization solutions for U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tactical ISR mission systems operating in a cloud computing environment.
closed 1/16/2012 via BusinessWire

Omniture, Inc. acquired Efficient Frontier

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synopsis: Adobe Systems Inc announced the completion of its acquisition of Efficient Frontier, a leader in optimizing multi-channel and auction-based digital advertising across search, display and social media. Efficient Frontier manages more than $1 billion in annual digital marketing spend on behalf of its clients globally.
closed 1/4/2012 via PR Newswire

SXC Health Solutions Inc. acquired HealthTrans, LLC

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synopsis: SXC Health Solutions Corp., a leading provider of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services and Health Care Information Technology solutions, announced the completion of its previously disclosed acquisition of HealthTran LLC, a middle-market PBM service company.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

GE Transportation acquired RMI, LLC

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synopsis: GE Transportation, the world’s leading maker of rail and transportation-related products, announced the completion of its acquisition of software provider RMI from The Carlyle Group. The acquisition significantly expands GE Transportation’s Software and Optimization Solutions business to serve railroad customers worldwide.
closed 1/3/2012 via BusinessWire

VeriFone, Inc. acquired Point Transaction Systems AB

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synopsis: VeriFone Systems, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Point, Northern Europe’s largest provider of payment and gateway services and solutions for retailers. Point, based in Stockholm, has operations in 11 European countries and serves a captive network encompassing almost 475,000 merchant contracts.
closed 1/11/2012 via PR Newswire

Rakuten Inc. acquired Kobo Inc.

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synopsis: Kobo Inc. announced the successful acquisition of all its outstanding shares by Rakuten, Inc. Kobo Inc. is a global eReading service with more than 2.5 million eBooks, magazines and newspaperss – one of the largest eReading catalogues in the world.
closed 1/25/2012 via Market Wire

Oracle Corporation acquired RightNow Technologies, Inc.

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synopsis: RightNow® Technologies, the leading provider of cloud-based customer service, has been acquired by Oracle Corp. RightNow's Customer Service Cloud helps organizations deliver exceptional customer experiences across call centers, the web and social networks.
closed 1/26/2012 via PR Newswire

Rhapsody International acquired Napster

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synopsis: Rhapsody announced its European expansion through the acquisition of Napster International, the first subscription (flat-rate) music service in Europe. Rhapsody will own and operate the Napster service in Germany and the United Kingdom.
closed 1/3/2012 via PR Newswire

Sinclair Broadcast Group acquired Four Points Media LLC

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synopsis: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. announced that it has closed the asset acquisition of Four Points Media ("Four Points") from affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. Four Points owns and operates seven stations in four markets, reaching 2.65% of the U.S. TV households.
closed 1/17/2012 via Market Wire

WideOpenWest, LLC acquired Broadstripe LLC

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synopsis: Broadstripe, a provider of a wide range of state-of-the-art digital cable and broadband internet services, has completed the sale of its cable systems to Wave Broadband and WOW!
closed 1/23/2012 via BusinessWire

SunGard Higher Education, Inc. merged with Datatel Inc.

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synopsis: Hellman & Friedman, Datatel+SGHE, and SunGard Data Systems announced that the transactions to combine the businesses of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education have closed. As a result, more than 3,000 employees will be dedicated exclusively to delivering solutions to education institutions in 40 countries.
closed 1/4/2012 via PR Newswire

Mandalay Media, Inc. acquired Digital Turbine Group, LLC.

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synopsis: NeuMedia, Inc., a leading global mobile data services provider, has completed its acquisition of Digital Turbine Group, the developer of Digital Turbine, a technology platform that allows media companies, mobile carriers, and their OEM handset partners to take advantage of multiple mobile operating systems across multiple networks.
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