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closed 5/15/2013 via BNC Analysis

Rippe & Kingston LLC, acquired ProspectStream LLC

synopsis: Rippe & Kingston acquired a majority stake in West Chester-based ProspectStream. The four-year-old firm’s products help companies manage their sales prospects and leads. Its system tracks sales messaging and contact information and helps companies generate qualified prospects.
buyer: Rippe & Kingston LLC
For over 30 years, law firms of all sizes have relied on Rippe & Kingston for the financial tools to run their practice. The "Legal Management System" provides management with the needed oversight and early warning systems to keep law firms profitable and on track.
target: ProspectStream LLC
ProspectStream provides a prospect & lead management application that applies proven processes and rules to clients' prospecting efforts.
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closed 5/15/2013 via PR Newswire

Iotum, acquired Freeconference

synopsis: iotum, operator of the popular and versatile teleconferencing service Calliflower.com for small business, announced that it is expanding with the acquisition of California-based Global Conference Partners, provider of FreeConference.com and associated teleconferencing services.
closed 5/15/2013 via BusinessWire

Sales Performance International, acquired WeSkill, LLC

synopsis: Sales Performance International (SPI) announced the acquisition of WeSkill, LLC., an innovative provider of scalable, customized learning solutions. Through its authoring and content distribution platform, WeSkill offers learning courseware in Management and Leadership Effectiveness, Sales Effectiveness, Customer Service, and Personal Development.
closed 5/15/2013 via PR Web

MINDBODY Inc., acquired Jill’s List

synopsis: MINDBODY, a provider of online business management software in the health and wellness industry, has acquired Jill’s List, an online platform for Integrative Healthcare practitioners. The acquisition marks the launch of MINDBODY’s new wellness network which connects consumers, employees and doctors with integrative healthcare practitioners.
closed 5/15/2013 via BNC Analysis

@WalmartLabs, acquired OneOps

synopsis: Walmart, via its Silicon Valley innovation lab @WalmartLabs, announced the acquisition of cloud computing newcomer OneOps. OneOps offers developer tools built from the ground up for those who host their applications on cloud services like Amazon Web Services, for example, as well as Rackspace and HP Cloud.
closed 5/14/2013 via BNC Analysis

Iron Mountain, purchased Three Records Management Businesses from ISCC

synopsis: Iron Mountain has acquired three records management businesses owned by Carrollton, Texas-based Information Storage Consolidation Company (ISCC). Iron Mountain will assume responsibility for serving the nearly 1,000 customers of Safe Records Center in Lansing, Mich., Archives USA in Dallas and The Document Bank in Miramar, Fla.
closed 5/14/2013 via BusinessWire

Saab AB, acquired Tikab

synopsis: Defence and security company Saab acquires TIKAB, a Swedish technical information provider. The acquisition expands Saab's service portfolio and means Saab can offer a more complete range of technical services, further strengthening the company's competitiveness as a provider of support solutions.
closed 5/14/2013 via PR Newswire

Meredith Corporation, purchased Parenting and Babytalk Magazines from Bonnier Corporation

synopsis: Meredith Corporation has acquired Parenting and Babytalk magazines and their related digital assets from The Bonnier Corporation. Under the agreement, the readers of Parenting will receive Parents magazine effective with the September issue. Similarly, readers of Babytalk will receive American Baby magazine effective with the September issue.
announced 5/14/2013 via BusinessWire

petroWEB Inc., will purchase NeuraDB from Neuralog, Inc.

synopsis: petroWEB Inc. and Neuralog LLP announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which petroWEB is acquiring the E&P Data Management NeuraDB business from Neuralog including key development, support, consulting and sales resources.
closed 5/14/2013 via PR Newswire

The DDC Group, acquired Didoc Data Services

synopsis: DDC USA, a North American leader in data processing, has announced that its extensive global network, supported by its parent company The DDC Group, has grown with the acquisition of Didoc Data Services of Den Haag. The acquiring division is DDC Europe, DDC USA's sister company headquartered in Oss, Netherlands.
announced 5/14/2013 via PR Newswire

Alternative Energy Partners, Inc., will be merged with PharmaJanes

synopsis: Alternative Energy Partners, Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the PharmaJanes™ marketing operation from iEquity Corp. and will be changing its business model to focus purely in the medical marijuana marketing space. AEGY will be changing its name to PharmaJanes, Inc.
announced 5/14/2013 via Market Wire

FreeButton, Inc., will acquire Media Rhythm Group, Inc.

synopsis: FreeButton, Inc. announced that it has entered into a letter-of-intent to acquire an established advertising agency, Media Rhythm Group, Inc., established in December 2009. Media Rhythm represents various media properties including 14 magazines, 17+ websites and numerous events that are available for integrated sponsorships.
closed 5/14/2013 via PR Newswire

RelayRides, Inc., acquired Wheelz, Inc.

synopsis: RelayRides, the nation's largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, announced the acquisition of peer-to-peer car sharing platform Wheelz. Following several months of record growth for RelayRides, the acquisition represents a major consolidation of car sharing marketplaces.
closed 5/14/2013 via Market Wire

24/7 Customer, Inc., acquired Shopalize, Inc.

synopsis: [24]7, the intuitive customer experience company, announced its acquisition of Shopalize, a comprehensive social commerce platform specializing in social sharing and social referral solutions. [24]7 leverages big data and predictive analytics to better understand customers and improve customer service and sales results for top global enterprises.
announced 5/14/2013 via GlobeNewswire

INTL FCStone Inc., will acquire The Cleartrade Exchange Pte Ltd.

synopsis: INTL FCStone Inc., a provider of execution and advisory services in commodities, currencies and international securities, announced that it has agreed with Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) to acquire immediate voting control and the right to acquire up to 90% of equity interest over a five-year period.
closed 5/14/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Tech Allies Solutions, acquired Concero Partners

synopsis: Tech Allies Solutions has acquired Concero Partners, a premier Information Technology service provider in Plano, TX. The acquisition will give Tech Allies Solutions a stronger focus into Oil and Gas, Aerospace & Defense and Retail in both Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications as well as Microsoft .Net.
closed 5/14/2013 via PR Web

Achieve IT Solutions, purchased SAP Business One Practice from Munics Information Systems, Inc.

synopsis: Achieve IT Solutions, Inc. a Gold Level SAP Partner, announced it has reached an agreement with Robocom Systems International to purchase the assets related to the SAP Business One practice of Munics Information Systems of Cedar Knolls, NJ.
announced 5/14/2013 via BusinessWire

DeVry Inc., will acquire Faculdade Diferencial Integral

synopsis: DeVry Inc. announced it will acquire privately-held Faculdade Diferencial Integral (Facid), located in the state of Piaui, Brazil. Facid currently serves approximately 2,500 students at two campuses in the city of Teresina, and offers degree programs primarily in healthcare, including a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program.
announced 5/14/2013 via PR Newswire

Bitzio, Inc., will acquire Tech Hollywood Studios Corp.

synopsis: Bitzio, Inc., a mobile media and app company, has entered into a letter of intent to acquire Tech Hollywood Studios Corp ("Tech Hollywood"). Tech Hollywood is developing IWantIt, a highly scalable technology platform comprised of a front-end mobile app being deployed on all major mobile platforms, and a comprehensive back-end commerce platform.
closed 5/14/2013 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc., acquired Lucky Sort

synopsis: Lucky Sort, an Oregon-based startup behind a visualization and navigation engine called TopicWatch that helped to discover patterns in live data streams, has been acquired by Twitter. With TopicWatch, users could sift through social media, government filings, news and commentary in real time to find, summarize and analyze any text-based content.
announced 5/11/2013 via BNC Analysis

MPS Limited, will acquire Element, LLC

synopsis: MPS has announced that it has entered into a binding membership purchase agreement with Element, LLC, a dynamic, high-quality product development company serving the education and instructional materials market worldwide. The acquisition of Element, LLC will enhance MPS presence in the US educational publishing market.
buyer parent:ADI BPO
buyer: MPS Limited
MPS is the leader of high-quality publishing solutions that cover every stage of the author-to-reader publishing process. Their range of offerings cover everything from print and digital publishing solutions, to creation and magazine production, to fulfillment solutions for books and journals.
target: Element, LLC
Element is a dynamic, high-quality product development company serving the education and instructional materials market worldwide. They develop content and products for learners of all ages in a broad range of curriculums and subjects.
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closed 5/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

BSI Group, acquired NCS International Pty Ltd

synopsis: British Standards Institution (BSI), the business standards company, has completed the acquisition of NCS International (NCSI). NCSI offers a variety of internationally recognized business verification, assessment and certification programs across industry sectors including food, health and services, mining and utilities.
closed 5/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired Loki Studios

synopsis: Yahoo announced that it has acquired a mobile gaming startup called Loki Studios. Loki Studios is a location-based game developer and the developer of mobile game, Geomon.
announced 5/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

CellarStone, Inc., will acquire webKPI, LLC

synopsis: CellarStone, Inc, a leading provider of cloud based sales compensation management solutions, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire webKPI, LLC. The webKPI suite of cloud based SaaS solutions includes Business Intelligence Dashboards, Benchmarking & Valuation and Peer Benchmarking Services.
closed 5/10/2013 via BNC Analysis

Core Media, acquired Shanley Media Solutions Limited

synopsis: Core Media Group has acquired media buying agency Shanley Media Solutions for an undisclosed sum. With combined billings in excess of €160m a year, this strengthens Core Media's position as the largest media buyer in the Irish market.
closed 5/10/2013 via BusinessWire

Alarm.com, Inc., acquired EnergyHub

synopsis: Alarm.com announced its acquisition of EnergyHub, an industry leader for demand response and energy efficiency products and services for energy utilities, service providers, and end users. As a result of the acquisition, EnergyHub will have the support to accelerate its growth and improve its current software.
closed 5/9/2013 via BNC Analysis

Plaut International, acquired Baseliner Consulting Sdn Bhd

synopsis: Plaut IT Australia, an Australia-based provider of SAP consulting and technical services, has acquired Baseliner Consulting Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based provider of SAP application management support services.
closed 5/9/2013 via BNC Analysis

Twitter, Inc., acquired Ubalo

synopsis: Twitter has acquired Ubalo, a company that provides various services aimed at speeding up the coding process, the social network announced. Ubalo describes its business as a way "to make large-scale computing easier and more accessible to a technical audience. Its services are geared toward more efficiently scaling code across multiple computers.
closed 5/9/2013 via PR Web

Cloud Nation, acquired SubscriptionBridge

synopsis: Leading North American cloud solutions aggregator Cloud Nation announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Irvine, CA based Subscription Bridge. Subscription Bridge provides comprehensive tools for selling and managing subscription-based products and services for all businesses.
closed 5/9/2013 via PR Web

Crown Partners, acquired Intersect Inc.

synopsis: Crown, a full-service eBusiness firm, acquired New York-based Intersect, a leading digital marketing agency with emphasis in multi-channel customer experience and creative design. The purchase expands and enhances Crown’s digital marketing services and further allows for Crown's expansion into New York City.
announced 5/9/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Box Inc., will acquire Crocodoc

synopsis: Box Inc, a cloud-storage company, said it has agreed to acquire Crocodoc, a small start-up that provides the technology behind document viewers found on some of the world's most popular websites. At the heart of Crocodoc's technology is the ability to convert documents in such formats as Word and PDF into ones more suitable for the interactive Web.
closed 5/9/2013 via BNC Analysis

PS Live, acquired NewWorld Group

synopsis: Dentsu Inc. announced that Aegis Media, one of the two entities under the umbrella of its global operating unit Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., has acquired the NewWorld Group, one of the leading brand activation and events specialists in the Benelux region. NewWorld will become part of Aegis Media's PS Live network.
closed 5/9/2013 via PR Web

Atterro Human Capital Group, acquired Technical ProSource

synopsis: Atterro Human Capital Group, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., announced it has acquired the well-regarded information technology staffing firm, Technical ProSource, based in Houston Texas. This acquisition expands the presence of Atterro’s staffing and recruiting business in the region.
closed 5/9/2013 via PR Web

ERP Guru, purchased NetSuite Business from NetStra Inc.

synopsis: ERP Guru, NetSuite’s 2012 Worldwide Solution Provider of the Year, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the NetSuite portion of Toronto-based NetStra Inc. This acquisition continues ERP Guru’s expansion efforts, blending talent and resources with operations in Montreal, St. Louis, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Chicago.
closed 5/9/2013 via PR Newswire

MXSweb merged with Creatine Marketing,

synopsis: Creatine Marketing, one of Sacramento's top digital marketing agencies, announced a merger with MXSweb, a 14-year-old brand enhancement and website development company. Creatine Marketing will merge its proficiency in social media creation, education and management with the unmatched talent of the MXSweb team's website and logo design.
closed 5/9/2013 via BusinessWire

Forsythe Technology, Inc., acquired Synnefo Technology Solutions, Inc.

synopsis: Forsythe Technology, Inc., an information technology (IT) infrastructure integrator, announced that it has acquired the virtualization business of Synnefo Technology Solutions, Inc., an IT virtualization and cloud services provider headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
closed 5/9/2013 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired MileWise, Inc.

synopsis: Yahoo has just acquired frequent flier searchstartup MileWise, whose team will move to New York to join the recently acquired Stamped team on Yahoo’s mobile squad. MileWise specialized in helping serious travelers choose the cheapest flights, not just based on price, but also with frequent flyer mile discounts factored in.
closed 5/9/2013 via BNC Analysis

Yahoo! Inc., acquired GoPollGo

synopsis: GoPollGo, a real-time polling tool that lets brands and media properties collect and analyse feedback, has announced that it has been acquired by Yahoo. For now, GoPollGo says that it will be shutting down its services on its site, as well as its embeddable widgets and mobile app.
closed 5/9/2013 via Company Press Release

Legacy.com, Inc., acquired iAnnounce

synopsis: Legacy.com, Inc., the leading provider of online obituary solutions in the U.S., announced it has acquired Web Announcements Ltd, the parent company of iAnnounce, the European leader in online obituaries and family announcements.
announced 5/9/2013 via PR Newswire

MobileBits Holdings Corp., will acquire ValuText, LLC

synopsis: DDR Corp. announced a strategic agreement with MobileBits Holdings Corporation (MBIT), provider of SAMY, a mobile marketing and engagement platform, to acquire ValuText, DDR's proprietary location-based mobile marketing solution.
closed 5/3/2013 via BusinessWire

CTPartners Executive Search Inc., acquired Augmentum Consulting Ltd.

synopsis: CTPartners Executive Search Inc. announced that it has acquired Augmentum Consulting Ltd., a premier executive search firm based in London. Prior to this transaction, Augmentum had been operating as Amrop Augmentum. The combination of the two firms will provide a strong competitive advantage and enhanced opportunities in the UK market and globally.
buyer: CTPartners Executive Search Inc. (:$132.92)
CTPartners is a leading performance-driven executive search firm serving clients across the globe. CTPartners offers a proven record in C-Suite, senior executive, and board searches, as well as expertise serving private equity and venture capital firms.
target: Augmentum Consulting Ltd.
Amrop Augmentum was founded at the end of 2002. The company works exclusively for tier-one organizations. Amrop's services include board and talent evaluation and diagnostics, executive search, assessment, and coaching.
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announced 5/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

Nord Anglia Education Plc, will acquire WCL Group

synopsis: Nord Anglia Education will purchase 100% of the shares in WCL Group. WCL Group delivers premium K-12 education to approximately 4,500 students in eleven international schools: six in the US, one in Spain and four in Qatar.
closed 5/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

Spotify Ltd, acquired Tunigo

synopsis: Spotify has acquired Tunigo. Tunigo curates playlists and suggests them to users based on genre, theme and mood. The acquisition fits into Spotify's overall strategy around music discovery by helping its users make sense of over 20 million tracks.
announced 5/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

LX Ventures Inc., will acquire Sosido Networks

synopsis: Vancouver-based publicly traded incubator, LX Ventures is acquiring Sosido Networks, an online knowledge exchange community for healthcare professionals. The acquisition of Sosido brings significant synergies to the LXV group.
closed 5/3/2013 via Company Press Release

JISC Collections, acquired SpringerProtocols

synopsis: Springer announced that JISC Collections has purchased the archive content of SpringerProtocols; the world’s largest database of life sciences protocols. SpringerProtocols contains more than 31,000 protocols, most of which come from the classic book series “Methods in Molecular Biology”.
closed 5/3/2013 via Company Press Release

Aller Media AS, purchased 5 Magazine Titles from LRF Media AB

synopsis: An agreement between Aller Media and LRF Media has been announced whereby Aller Media acquires the magazines, Drömhem & Trädgård, Trädgård & Blommor, Residence, Fiske för Alla, and Allt om Flugfiske. Aller Media acquires five titles focused on garden, interior and fisheries, thereby strengthening its market share in the popular press.
closed 5/3/2013 via Company Press Release

SmartGuy Group A/S, acquired Schmid Profi GmbH

synopsis: SmartGuy Group A/S has acquired the assets of the internet retail company Schmid Profi GmbH; a German company with activities in online sports- and fashion mainly in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
closed 5/3/2013 via Market Watch

Constellation HomeBuilder Systems, acquired Quantitative Medical Systems, Inc.

synopsis: Constellation Homebuilders Systems has completed the acquisition of the shares of Quantitative Medical Systems, Inc. (QMS). QMS is the proven market leader in the provision of Revenue Cycle Management and Electronic Medical Record solutions for the dialysis marketplace.
closed 5/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

Quindell Portfolio Plc, acquired 360GlobalNet Limited

synopsis: Quindell Portfolio PLC is increasing its shareholding in 360GlobalNet Limited from 19% to 60% as well as acquiring associated companies. 360GlobalNet is an innovative technology and consultancy company founded by Paul Stanley, with specialisms in the business use of video and rapid data-mining of all data formats.
closed 5/3/2013 via BNC Analysis

Woven Digital, LLC, acquired Guyism, LLC

synopsis: LA digital media and production company Woven Digital to add New York-based Guyism.com to their publishing network, with plans to greatly expand. Guyism.com offers information and news to men.
closed 5/2/2013 via Yahoo, Inc.

Backstop Solutions Group, purchased PerTrac CMS product line from PerTrac Financial Solutions, LLC

synopsis: Backstop Solutions Group (BSG), a leading Software-as-a-Service provider to the alternative asset management industry, announces the acquisition of the PerTrac CMS product line, a specialized customer relationship management tool built exclusively for the institutional investment community.
closed 5/2/2013 via BusinessWire

Market Strategies International, acquired Cogent Research LLC

synopsis: Market Strategies International announced that it has acquired Cambridge, MA-based Cogent Research, a market research and strategic consulting firm that specializes in the wealth management industry. Cogent Research founders and principals, John Meunier and Christy White, will co-manage Market Strategies’ new Syndicated Division.
announced 5/2/2013 via Reuters

INTAGE, Inc., will acquire Consumer Search HK Ltd.

synopsis: Intage Inc announced that it has decided to acquire a 51% stake in Hong Kong-based company, Consumer Search Hong Kong Limited. Consumer Search offers comprehensive market research services to a diverse range of clients.
closed 5/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

WQXR, acquired WDFH FM 90.3

synopsis: New York Public Radio has acquired WDFH FM 90.3 Ossining, NY from Hudson Valley Community Radio for $400,000. The station, which airs a freeform music format mixed with some programming from Pacifica, has asked for a waiver to operate from the studios of Classical 105.9 WQXR Newark, NJ. WDFH serves Northern Westchester County.
closed 5/2/2013 via GlobeNewswire

Hart Energy Publishing, LLLP, acquired Subsea Engineering News

synopsis: Hart Energy has acquired Subsea Engineering News, a digital newsletter covering the development and application of subsea oil and gas production technology, from Knighton Enterprises Ltd. Knighton's founder and editorial director, Steve Sasanow, will be retained by Hart Energy to elevate and enhance the company's growing offshore content offerings.
closed 5/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Morningstar, Inc., acquired Morningstar Sweden AB

synopsis: Morningstar, Inc. has acquired its remaining ownership interest in Morningstar Sweden AB from Stadsporten Citygate AB and two private investors. Morningstar acquired its remaining 76% ownership stake, having 100% ownership. Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment information.
closed 5/2/2013 via Company Press Release

Anoto Group AB, acquired DevelopIQ Ltd.

synopsis: Anoto Group AB, which develops and licenses a technology for digital pen and paper, has acquired DevelopIQ Ltd. DevelopIQ has extensive experience in integrating Anoto based digital pen and paper solutions, developing cross-platform mobile apps and delivering innovative cloud services.
closed 5/2/2013 via BNC Analysis

Jive Software, acquired CLARA ehf

synopsis: Jive Software announced that they've acquired the Icelandic startup, Clara. The reported price was approximately €6.8 million. CLARA produces community analytics tools that allow businesses to understand, monitor, and engage with their members on online platforms. They have 16 people distributed between San Francisco, London, and Reykjavik.
closed 5/2/2013 via Market Wire

Platinum Equity, LLC, purchased CheckView from Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

synopsis: Platinum Equity announced that it has completed the acquisition of CheckView from Checkpoint Systems, Inc. CheckView is a leading security systems integrator that provides physical and electronic security solutions exclusively for retail customers. As a result of the acquisition, Checkview will benefit from new financial and operational resources.
closed 5/2/2013 via PR Newswire

TripAdvisor LLC, acquired CruiseWise, Inc.

synopsis: TripAdvisor®, Inc., announced it has acquired key technology and talent from CruiseWise, Inc. the former online cruise booking agency. The team and non-transactional functionality will be integrated into the leading online cruise guide, Cruise Critic®, a TripAdvisor brand.
*Price paid does not equal Enterprise Value as the buyer aqcuired less than 100% of target
closed 4/27/2013 via BNC Analysis

Philadelphia 76ers, Inc., acquired Delaware 87ers

synopsis: Philadelphia 76ers announced that the team has purchased an NBA Development League franchise, and the new team will play its home games at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center. The Delaware 87ers will be the 17th team in the D-League, which has franchises stretching from Portland, Maine, to El Segundo, Calif.
buyer: Philadelphia 76ers, Inc.
Philadelphia 76ers, Inc., also known as the Sixers, is a professional basketball team that plays in National Basketball Association (NBA). The team’s home ground is Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
target: Delaware 87ers
The Delaware 87ers a team of the NBA Development League. The Delaware 87ers will be the 17th team in the D-League, which has franchises stretching from Portland, Maine, to El Segundo, California.
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closed 4/26/2013 via Company Press Release

Thomson Reuters, acquired LearnLive Technologies, Inc.

synopsis: LearnLive has joined Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. LearnLive Technologies offers accredited e-learning services, such as webcasts and online courses, to accounting firms, law firms, and financial organizations.
closed 4/26/2013 via BusinessWire

Net@Work, acquired Huckstep & Associates

synopsis: Net@Work announced the formal launch of its Nonprofit Practice with the acquisition of Huckstep & Associates (Huckstep), providers of accounting, HR and software implementation services to nonprofit and governmental organizations. The acquisition will allow Net@Work to extend its full complement of services to nonprofits in all niches.
announced 4/25/2013 via PR Web

Integrity Internet Consulting, LLC will be merged with C1 Partners,

synopsis: Digital marketing agencies C1 Partners and Integrity Internet Consulting, LLC announced a merger to form a uniquely comprehensive digital marketing firm for small and medium-sized businesses.The merged company will keep the C1 Partners name and move into new larger office space in the Cherry Creek North neighborhood.
announced 4/25/2013 via Wall Street Journal

Facebook, will acquire Parse

synopsis: Facebook Inc. has agreed to buy startup Parse in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $85 million. Parse, which was founded in 2011 and has raised $7 million from investors like Ignition Partners, helps companies build mobile applications across different operating systems.
closed 4/25/2013 via BusinessWire

Software AG, acquired LongJump

synopsis: Software AG announced the acquisition of the Cloud Platform vendor LongJump, based in Santa Clara, Calif. Software AG will continue to develop and extend LongJump’s Platform-as-a-Service products for fast and flexible cloud based development and deployment of situational and case management applications.
announced 4/25/2013 via PR Newswire

Digitale.XY2 will be merged with Attitude Digital,

synopsis: Digitale.XY2, the largest full service digital marketing agency in the interior of Sao Paulo state, and Attitude Digital, the digital holding company of the Attitude Group, announced the merger of their operations. Digitale.XY2 has more than 40 employees who serve clients such as AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, CPFL, Outback and PUC Campinas.
closed 4/25/2013 via Company Press Release

Intel Corporation, acquired Aepona Group Ltd.

synopsis: Intel Corporation has acquired Aepona. The addition of Aepona’s products, personnel and expertise extends Intel’s capabilities in areas instrumental to building and delivering future network and cloud services across the spectrum of computing. Aepona Ltd. provides application-led products and services to telecommunications operators worldwide.
closed 4/25/2013 via BNC Analysis

SpinMedia, acquired Vibe Holdings LLC

synopsis: SpinMedia is buying Vibe, the 20-year-old hip-hop and R&B magazine, from a consortium led by Intermedia and Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies. It plans on ending Vibe’s print run in the coming months, and will add Vibe.com to its roster of 40+ pop culture and music sites.
closed 4/25/2013 via BNC Analysis

Betaworks, acquired InstaPaper, LLC

synopsis: Betaworks, acquired a majority stake in Instapaper, the popular read-it-later service from Marco Arment. Instapaper was founded in January, 2008 and became an instant hit for its simple, one-field registration form.
closed 4/25/2013 via BusinessWire

Dassault Systemes SA, acquired Archivideo

synopsis: Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced the acquisition of Archividéo, the world leader in the automated creation and management of large 3D urban environments and landscapes.
closed 4/25/2013 via BusinessWire

Dassault Systemes SA, acquired FE-DESIGN GmbH

synopsis: Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced the acquisition of FE-DESIGN Group, a leader in design optimization for early-stage product development.
closed 4/25/2013 via Market Wire

Global Vision Holdings, Inc., acquired The Place Media, LLC

synopsis: Global Vision Holdings, Inc., a diversified financial holding company focusing on investments in profitable and growing companies, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of The Place Media, a travel-based publication company whose magazines cover the LA, Orange County and San Diego areas that make up Southern California.
closed 4/25/2013 via BusinessWire

Actian Corporation, acquired ParAccel

synopsis: Actian Corp., a next-generation leader in big data management, announced the immediate acquisition of ParAccel, a leader in high-performance analytics. The acquisition further strengthens Actian’s unique position as a major global player with one of the most powerful infrastructure portfolios to deliver business value from big data.
announced 4/25/2013 via Market Wire

Advantest Corporation, will acquire w2bi.com, Inc.

synopsis: Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation and US firm w2bi.com, Inc have reached an agreement in principle that Advantest will acquire W2BI, a provider of system level test automation software focusing on wireless communications.
closed 4/24/2013 via BNC Analysis

Clemenger Group Limited, acquired justONE

synopsis: The Clemenger Group announced it was acquiring leading CRM/Loyalty Agency justONE. justONE Ltd., an advertising agency, provides one-to-one, customer relationship management (CRM), and retail marketing services.
announced 4/24/2013 via BNC Analysis

LX Ventures Inc., will acquire Mobio Identity Systems, Inc.

synopsis: LX Ventures Inc. ("LXV") and Mobio Technologies Inc. announced that LXV has entered into a term sheet to acquire Mobio. Mobio's flagship product, Mobio INsider, is a leading fan-directed content network for social media influencers and their fans.
closed 4/24/2013 via Company Press Release

Capita PLC, acquired G2G3

synopsis: Capita plc announced that they have acquired G2G3 Group Limited (‘G2G3’) for an undisclosed sum. G2G3 designs immersive simulations, virtual environments and organisational change management programmes for corporations in the UK and overseas.
closed 4/24/2013 via PR Newswire

OneUp Games, acquired Lucid Appeal

synopsis: OneUp Games, the world's leading innovative second screen sports company, acquired Lucid Appeal, the premium fan engagement platform, to offer a three-point suite for pro sport franchises: help teams monetize their apps, offer a more evolved second screen experience for fans and bring fun back to watching live sports.
closed 4/24/2013 via Reuters

Google Inc., acquired Wavii, Inc.

synopsis: Google, Inc. has acquired Wavii, the Seattle-based startup behind a news summarization app, for roughly $30 million in cash. The acquisition of Wavii will help Google's plan in enhancing how consumers experience news.

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