synopsis: NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hybrid Graphics Ltd., the leading developer of embedded 2D and 3D graphics software for handheld devices. No further terms of the acquisition were disclosed.

synopsis: Imagination Technologies Group plc, a leading multimedia, communications and embedded processor technology company, has conditionally agreed to acquire HelloSoft, one of the world’s leading providers of Video and Voice over Internet Protocol and wireless LAN technologies.

synopsis: On2 Technologies, Inc. a leader in video compression software and solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Finland-based Hantro Products Oy, a market-leading provider of video technology for mobile devices.

synopsis: Dassault Systèmes a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, and ICEM, the leading provider of styling, high-quality surface modeling and rendering solutions, today announced an agreement pursuant to which Dassault Systèmes would acquire ICEM.

synopsis: Curtiss-Wright Corporation has acquired the assets and certain liabilities of TechSwan, Inc. (dba Swantech) of Fort Lauderdale, FL for $3.6 million. Swantech has developed advanced software to monitor, predict and evaluate the operating condition of high performance critical equipment, primarily in the marine, power and process markets.

synopsis: As part of its mission to help customers innovate the way they do business, SAP AG, the market leader in enterprise application software, will acquire Right Hemisphere, a leading provider of visual enterprise solutions based in San Ramon, California, and Auckland, New Zealand.

synopsis: Etteplan Oyj announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of the Dutch-based Tedopres International B.V. Tedopres provides writing and editing of manuals.

synopsis: ARM announced that it has acquired Logipard AB, a leading Sweden-based video IP company. The acquisition enables ARM to bring to market the ARM® Mali™-VE multi standard video engine family of products.

synopsis: FISHER/UNITECH, a product lifecycle management solutions provider, announced its acquisition of R&D Technologies, Inc.’s SolidWorks software business. SolidWorks 3D computer-aided design software provides best-in-class tools for product design, validation, technical communications and data management.

synopsis: Autodesk, Inc., a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, announced that it has acquired certain technology related assets from Numenus GmbH, a software provider of high-end visualization technology used to efficiently render and review 3D datasets.

synopsis: 3D Systems Corporation, a leading provider of 3D content-to-print solutions, has acquired Alibre, Inc., a leading provider of affordable 3D design productivity solutions. Alibre delivers a powerful suite of full parametric CAD solutions that are easy to own and simple to use for makers and designers alike.

synopsis: Chyron announced a powerful and innovative change in how graphics can be created for digital video and the Internet with the launch of Chyron Online. The foundation for this new division is today's acquisition of AXIS Graphics, a unique proprietary web-based graphics system that has pioneered online graphics production.

synopsis: DivX, Inc., a digital media company, announced it has acquired AnySource Media LLC, creator of a leading Internet Television streaming platform that allows users to directly connect their TV to a wide variety of content and services on the Internet, enabling hundreds of virtual on-demand channels.

synopsis: Autodesk, Inc. announced the acquisition of California-based PlassoTech. The acquisition of PlassoTech will allow Autodesk to enhance the simulation and optimization capabilities found in Autodesk Inventor software making it easier than ever for customers to simulate, optimize and validate a complete digital prototype.

synopsis: MachineWorks Limited, has been sold by its shareholders to the management team in a Management Buy Out (MBO). MachineWorks Limited together with LightWork Design Limited have been acquired by VSI Limited, a new holding company created as the vehicle for the MBO, backed by Matrix Private Equity Partners and HSBC Bank.

synopsis: eBay has agreed to acquire WHI Solutions, a Rye Brook, New York-based provider of software and digital catalog solutions for auto parts distributors and retailers. The company said that the deal will enable its eBay Motors business to improve parts selection for customers while allowing sellers to reach more buyers.

synopsis: Braintech Inc. has acquired 100 percent of the ownership of SHAFI Inc. and 80 percent of the ownership of SHAFI Innovation Inc. (together SHAFI). As a result, Braintech will acquire key proprietary assets from SHAFI, providing Braintech with a technological launching pad to accelerate its expansion into a wide-range of new markets.

synopsis: Minerva Networks, a provider of carrier-class solutions for the delivery of television services over IP networks, has acquired privately held TVBLOB. TVBLOB develops software products for the delivery of entertainment services on consumer electronics devices combining legacy television with Internet media sources.

synopsis: kgb announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Centroid Media, the specialist Internet business best known for the people search engine and online reputation sites, Wieowie in the Netherlands, and Whoozy across other territories.

synopsis: Axeda, the on-demand remote service software company, announced the acquisition of the technology and related assets of Questra Corporation. The combination of Axeda and Questra creates the world's largest and most innovative software company dedicated to delivering breakthrough remote service solutions.

synopsis: NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hybrid Graphics Ltd., the leading developer of embedded 2D and 3D graphics software for handheld devices. No further terms of the acquisition were disclosed.

synopsis: NVIDIA, the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, announced that it has completed the acquisition of AGEIA Technologies, Inc., the industry leader in gaming physics technology.

synopsis: NVIDIA Corporation, the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hybrid Graphics Ltd., the leading developer of embedded 2D and 3D graphics software for handheld devices. No further terms of the acquisition were disclosed.

synopsis: Blue Coat Systems, Inc., a leading provider of Web security and WAN optimization solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group led by Thoma Bravo, LLC. The investor group includes the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan through its private investor department, Teachers' Private Capital.

synopsis: Ixia, a leading, global provider of converged IP and wireless network test solutions, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anue Systems, Inc., a leading developer of Network Visibility solutions. Anue Systems, Inc. helps network engineers and scientists monitor and test complicated networks.