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The Dell/EMC merger hits rocky waters - 0 views

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    The largest tech industry merger ever, valued at $67 billion, has hit a new snag that might affect the outlook of this costly deal. Computer giant Dell is seeking to buy the computer storage provider EMC, yet Dell does not have the revenue to do so.
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Industry merger and acquisition deals spike - 0 views

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    This wave of mergers is not a new concept, James F. Peltz writes for the Los Angeles Times, as they are the natural result of evolution and market competition. Many years ago, one of the major trends shaping a variety of industries was bringing together multiple companies in an effort to diversify. Experts conclude that this current spike in deals is another cycle in the ongoing trend of companies looking to expand their operations and reach..
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Costly mergers from 2015 - 0 views

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    The Pfizer-Allegran is one of the most recent mergers and the most expensive with a price tag of $160 billion. To put this figure into perspective, Zacks Investment Research compared this deal with the GDP statistics of many countries. Shockingly, countries such as Serbia, Uruguay, Morocco and Angola do not have GDP numbers exceeding the price of the Pfizer-Allegran deal.
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How will the Marriott-Starwood merger affect customers' holiday travels? - 0 views

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    With two large brands joining forces under one name, this will mean less options for consumers in terms of pricing, amenities and in the preferred guest programs. Both of these companies currently boast impressive loyalty rewards programs, yet Starwood members are wondering how this merger will affect their current rewards they have earned.
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The decline, steadiness and rise of enterprise mergers - 0 views

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    Despite all the talk surrounding these expansive mergers, data from PitchBook, an M&A, private equity and venture capital database, tracked some of the trends in terms of enterprise tech/IT/software deals. Comparing the number of deals from 2010 to 2012 and then from 2013 to 2015, Erez Ofer at TechCrunch writes about the decline, steadiness and rise of certain enterprise mergers.
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Now is the time for mergers and acquisitions - 0 views

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    Meanwhile, one phenomenal acquisition that has the tech industry talking is the merger of computer industry giant Dell with data storage giant EMC. This monumental acquisition, to the tune of $67 billion, has caused tech firms to begin shifting, looking for new ways to expand and succeed in their highly competitive marketplace.
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Global mergers and acquisitions shatter previous $4.29 trillion record - 0 views

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    Mergers and acquisitions hit an all-time high in 2015 as the total value of deals hit $5 trillion. Deal value increased 37 percent from 2014. The previous record was $4.29 trillion set in 2007. The $5 trillion also shatters analysts' expectations for 2015, which were set at $4.3 trillion. And, just as impressive, the fourth quarter of 2015 scored the highest figure of any single quarter on record.
Andrew thomson

Global mergers and acquisitions shatter previous $4.29 trillion record - 0 views

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    Mergers and acquisitions hit an all-time high in 2015 as the total value of deals hit $5 trillion. Deal value increased 37 percent from 2014. The previous record was $4.29 trillion set in 2007. The $5 trillion also shatters analysts' expectations for 2015, which were set at $4.3 trillion. And, just as impressive, the fourth quarter of 2015 scored the highest figure of any single quarter on record.
Andrew thomson

Mergers and Acquisitions - Facebook purchases its first Indian company - 0 views

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    Multiple news outlets are reporting that Facebook recently purchased its first Indian company, Little Eye Labs. Although the exact cost of the acquisition hasn't yet been disclosed, a direct source told TechCrunch that it was in the $10 to $15 million range.
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Shopgate acquires e-commerce developer MagCorp - 0 views

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    Mobile commerce platform Shopgate has made its entrance in the world of business mergers and acquisitions by purchasing e-commerce developer MagCorp for an undisclosed amount. The deal is seen by some as more of a soft acquisition, as it mostly involves MagCorp's four developers joining ShopGate's team of 132 engineers at its headquarters in Butzbach, Germany.
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3D Systems acquires Digital PlaySpace - 0 views

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    Printing company 3D Systems Corp. recently announced its purchase of Digital PlaySpace for undisclosed amount. This is the just the latest in a string or recent mergers for 3D Systems, which has purchased close to 50 businesses in the past three years.
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3D Systems acquires Digital PlaySpace - 0 views

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    Printing company 3D Systems Corp. recently announced its purchase of Digital PlaySpace for undisclosed amount. This is the just the latest in a string or recent mergers for 3D Systems, which has purchased close to 50 businesses in the past three years.
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Google acquires password startup SlickLogin - 0 views

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    SlickLogin confirmed the technology merger in its website, stating that Google shares its "core beliefs that logging in should be easy instead of frustrating, and authentication should be effective without getting in the way. Google was the first company to offer 2-step verification to everyone, for free-and they're working on some great ideas that will make the internet safer for everyone.
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How To AT&T finalizes Leap Wireless acquisition - 0 views

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    AT&T recently announced that it has completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of low-cost mobile phone carrier Leap Wireless and its Cricket brand. Although plans for the business merger were first revealed last July, both companies had to wait on approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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AT&T finalizes Leap Wireless acquisition - 0 views

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    AT&T recently announced that it has completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of low-cost mobile phone carrier Leap Wireless and its Cricket brand. Although plans for the business merger were first revealed last July, both companies had to wait on approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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Unity Technologies acquires Applifier - 0 views

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    Unity Technologies, creator of the popular game development engine Unity recently announced that it has acquired Applifier, maker of the the Everplay and GameAds services. The financial details of the technology merger were not disclosed.
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Unity Technologies acquires Applifier - 0 views

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    Unity Technologies, creator of the popular game development engine Unity recently announced that it has acquired Applifier, maker of the the Everplay and GameAds services. The financial details of the technology merger were not disclosed.
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Mergers and Acquisitions - Ottawa-based LiveQoS acquires startup company - 0 views

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    Given that LiveQoS manages real-time networks, it will have plenty of uses for Openera's technology. Those who seek to use an application or watch a video over the networks will benefit from the increased speeds and lack of pixelation that can occur when watching particularly large video files
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Mergers Acquisitions - Live events producer acquires three startups - 0 views

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    The first, Arc90, is the maker of the Readability app, one of the many read-it-later services available for computers and mobile devices. The second, Fame House, is a marketing agency that specializes in digital technology. The third, Tunezy, is a music commerce platform that seeks to personalize the way in which people interact with their favorite songs and artists.
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Mergers Acquisitions - Facebook will acquire mobile application maker Onavo - 0 views

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    Facebook announced that it purchased Onavo, which is a mobile app business that also helps people cut cellular phone costs through more efficient use of data. According to Reuters, the technology acquisition will help Facebook provide internet access to underserved communities. Mainly, this will be done by Onavo's technology reducing the amount of data downloads required to run mobile internet applications.
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