NAVTEQ to acquire T-Systems Traffic GmbH
NAVTEQ, a global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, has agreed to acquire T-Systems Traffic GmbH (T-Traffic), a leading provider of traffic services in Germany. The acquisition marks another important step in NAVTEQ's dedicated effort to expand its content-rich, high-quality traffic information into Europe. T-Traffic is a provider of traffic services in Germany, with approximately 55 employees, central to European navigation because of its large user base and home to many leading automotive companies. T-Traffic's traffic services include data from private traffic sources. T-Traffic has been a provider of traffic information in Germany including major PND and automotive customers. T-Traffic holds technologies related to all primary forms of traffic flow data collection, including community and probe sourced traffic data, cellular network data, and fixed sensor networks. These technologies complement NAVTEQ's existing capabilities that have been successfully deployed in North America. NAVTEQ intends to incorporate T-Traffic extraction and processing capabilities into the development of best-in-class traffic worldwide.
Announcement Date: November 20, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
Novafora to acquire Transmeta
Novafora, Inc., a developer of video processors, is acquiring Transmeta Corporation. Transmeta has been recognized for its innovative computing, microprocessor and semiconductor technologies and, in particular, its line of x86-compatible software-based microprocessors. In recent years the company’s business model has increasingly focused on licensing its technologies and related intellectual property. Transmeta’s innovative technology and the expertise of its employees are valuable additions to Novafora. Adding Transmeta’s power management technology to Novafora’s video processor will advance its vision of making its products applicable across the broadest range of video-oriented devices.
Announcement Date: November 17, 2008
Deal Value: $255.6 Million (Cash on $26.45 million ttm)
Oracle to acquire RuleBurst Holdings
Oracle has agreed to acquire RuleBurst Holdings Limited, the parent company of Haley Limited, a leading provider of policy modeling and automation software, to create an end-to-end solution for social services agencies. Social services agencies are moving to commercial software to automate entitlements. With limited resources to serve a growing constituency, these agencies need to administer and distribute entitlements consistently and accurately as defined by the underlying legislation. The Haley policy automation platform is also used in other industries that are highly regulated, such as financial services and insurance, to implement and manage complicated and rapidly changing policies in common language without the need for specialized software programming. Haley's policy automation platform translates legislation and policies into defined, automated rules that are deployed in an application. Together with Oracle's ERP and Siebel CRM applications, Oracle expects to create the first packaged software solution for social services agencies with an enhanced case management application utilizing Haley to drive eligibility determinations.
Announcement Date: October 29, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
PDS acquires Vision Controls Corporation
Paragon Development Systems, Inc. (PDS) has acquired Vision Controls Corporation. Vision Controls is a designer and developer of video management systems that utilize IP infrastructure for security solutions. The Vision Controls HVR & IVR product lines are known for high quality video capture, compression, storage and event retrieval capabilities. As a technology services company, PDS architects, supplies, implements and manages IT for organizations in four primary markets: healthcare, government/higher education, corporate, and professional services. The Vision Controls acquisition allows PDS to build on its expertise in the fast growing IP video security market place.
Announcement Date: October 28, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
Maxim Integrated Products acquires Mobilygen
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. is acquiring Mobilygen, a privately held, fabless semiconductor company with leading technology in H.264 video compression. The security industry has adopted H.264 as the next-generation video compression standard for streaming, recording, and archived file storage. Mobilygen, with approximately 50 highly trained engineers and technical experts, is a pioneer in the design of market leading H.264 compression SOCs (Systems On-a-Chip) for the security market and is a recognized leader in resultant video quality, power consumption, and cost-per-channel. Maxim's acquisition of Mobilygen brings leading H.264 video compression technology, positioning Maxim to become a key supplier to the $2 billion video security semiconductor market.
Announcement Date: October 15, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
Intel acquires NetEffect
Intel Corporation acquired the assets of NetEffect Inc., a network connectivity solutions company specializing in Ethernet products and technologies for server compute clusters. NetEffect’s assets include the company’s Ethernet product portfolio, intellectual property and technology. NetEffect was a provider of solutions incorporating iWARP, an Ethernet alternative to InfiniBand. NetEffect’s product portfolio includes 1 Gigabit and 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) adapters for servers and blade configurations as well as 10 GbE Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs). NetEffect’s role as a data communications solution provider and the company’s technology will enhance Intel’s current Ethernet efforts. The combination of Intel and NetEffect technology will allow Intel to address its customers’ most important 10 Gigabit Ethernet needs, including server virtualization, convergence of network and storage traffic, and server compute clusters.
Announcement Date: October 15, 2008
Deal Value: $8 Million (Cash)
Avnet to acquire Abacus Group
Avnet, Inc. plans to acquire Abacus Group PLC, through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Abacus has a portfolio of 180 supplier franchises covering semiconductor, interconnect, passive and electromechanical (IP&E) devices. In addition to electronic components distribution, Abacus Embedded Systems Group provides specialty distribution of displays, software, embedded computer and wireless communication products while its Alpha 3 segment offers electromechanical value-added sub-assembly services. By focusing on a strategy to provide highly personalized local service and strong technical support, Abacus has developed a large and diverse base of small to mid-size customers. With a team of field application engineers and product specialists deployed in 40 sales offices, Abacus provides design-in support to customers at every stage of product development. This acquisition of Abacus represents an excellent complement to Avenet’s Electronics Marketing group in EMEA. With a respected management team, talented associates and a substantial number of new customers, Abacus provides Avnet with exciting growth opportunities in the region.
Announcement Date: October 10, 2008
Deal Value: $181.8 Million (Cash, stock, and debt)
Sogeti acquires Vizuri Limited
Sogeti, one of the world's foremost providers of Local IT, Professional and Test services, announced the acquisition of the UK test consultancy Vizuri Limited. Vizuri is one of the UK's leading specialist software Quality Assurance, Test, and Security Consultancy service providers. This acquisition, in conjunction with the acquisition of Insight Test Services in April 2008 and other recruitment plans, will result in Sogeti UK growing to 250 staff by the end of 2009, establishing its position as a major player in the UK Testing Services Market. Globally, Sogeti is the market leader in Software QA & Test services with in excess of 2,500 testing specialists (2,000 in Europe and USA and 500 people in India), which represents a strong offshore investment.
Announcement Date: October 9, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
Kontron AG to acquire Communication Rackmount Server operation from Intel
Kontron, a leading global provider of embedded computing and open modular solutions, has reached an agreement with Intel Corporation to acquire its Communication Rackmount Server operation of 1U, 2U carrier-grade rackmount and IP network security server products. The benefits for customers are tremendous, according to Kontron. Customers will continue to receive the latest technology in computing platforms while being able to choose from a single source. Both the existing Intel products and any future Intel Architecture multi-core server designs will firmly establish Kontron as a leading provider of multi-core carrier-grade server platforms. Kontron’s management expects 2009 revenue from this new acquisition to be more than $40 million.
Announcement Date: October 6, 2008
Deal Value: Undisclosed
Moog acquires Berkeley Process Control
Moog Inc., manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, is acquiring Berkeley Process Control, Inc. The company said the acquisition takes Moog into new markets for high-performance motion control systems. Moog said Berkeley's motion control software and hardware automates the precise handling of semiconductor wafers and enhances the speed, quality and safety of welding in the oil & gas market and in nuclear fuel canisters. It provides innovative motion control solutions used for welding, semiconductor production and medical equipment.
Announcement Date: October 3, 2008
Deal Value: $14 Million (Cash)
ASG Group acquires A-DB Group
IT services firm ASG Group has acquired Oracle database firm A-DB Group (Australia), claiming it gives the company an in-road to lucrative defense contracts. The company specializes in Oracle and Microsoft database administration, Oracle application development and defense system support. A-DB has a blend of government and blue-chip corporate clients, with presence in education, health, defense and financial services. The acquisition tightens ASG's ties with Oracle, with development and administration skills in its software a core capability of A-DB. The buy adds 55 staff to ASG's ranks and has given it an office in South Australia it previously lacked.
Announcement Date: October 1, 2008
Deal Value: $3 Million (Cash)