| Red Bend looks to drive mobile virtualization by acquiring VirtualLogix
The company expands its product portfolio with the addition of a mobile hypervisor. We explain the details and rationale behind this acquisition.
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 7 Sep 2010
Chris Hazelton
Rachel Chalmers Intel's billion-dollar spending spree continues with pickup of Infineon's wireless unit
Having sold off its baseband chip business to Marvell back in 2006, Intel is trying once again to build up a complete cellular chipset platform as it pitches Atom against dominant player ARM.
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 30 Aug 2010
John Abbott
Chris Hazelton Logging the largest security transaction in history, Intel scoops up McAfee
Seemingly out of nowhere, Intel has moved into the security market in a big way. How will the world's largest semiconductor chipmaker leverage its new security portfolio?
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 19 Aug 2010
Andrew Hay
Brenon Daly
Lauren Eckenroth
Steve Coplan
Josh Corman
Chris Hazelton As security vendors get serious about mobile, who else will jump into the M&A fray?
With numerous acquisitions in 2010 driven by mobile security, we discuss the deal drivers, potential targets and likely buyers for future M&A in the space.
TDM/ Sector IQ, 10 Aug 2010
Chris Hazelton
Jarrett Streebin Mapping and advertising acquisitions power the drive for mobile ad platforms
The mobile advertising space is heating up as companies acquire the tools necessary for location-based advertising. We detail the most relevant deals, and discuss who the next targets and who the next acquirers will be.
TDM/ Sector IQ, 15 Jul 2010
Chris Hazelton
Ben Kolada Gemalto acquires Cinterion to bring M2M wireless modules in-house
The Amsterdam-based acquirer wants in on the machine-to-machine space. We detail the specifics of the deal, and discuss why Gemalto is buying a wireless module player.
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 30 Jun 2010
Chris Hazelton
Ben Kolada McAfee steps into mobile device management with Trust Digital acquisition
The acquirer now realizes that the future belongs to mobile devices, and that security vendors need to pay attention. But will McAfee be able to find the right recipe to make mobile device management palatable for enterprises?
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 25 May 2010
Chris Hazelton
Paul Roberts SAP makes multibillion-dollar bet on mobility with acquisition of Sybase
SAP is buying Sybase to obtain in-memory database technology, and to control the mobilization of its software offerings. We discuss the financial, database, mobile, apps and historical details of this deal.
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 13 May 2010
Chris Hazelton
Matt Aslett
China Martens
John Abbott
Brenon Daly HP goes hand in hand with Palm to mobile future
The largest PC vendor makes a billion-dollar bet on smartphones with its latest purchase. But the deal brings significant challenges, since Palm has been left behind by its rivals. Does HP have the resources and scale to make Palm relevant again?
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 28 Apr 2010
Brenon Daly
Chris Hazelton Tangoe lines up to dance on the public stage
Coming off a strong year of growth, the telecom expense management vendor has put in its IPO paperwork. Tangoe has tallied some 350 customers for its on-demand offering and should find a warm reception on Wall Street when it goes out.
TDM/ Debut IQ, 22 Apr 2010
Chris Hazelton
Brenon Daly Hands down, Palm is one of the toughest sells out there
We discuss the drivers for the much-rumored acquisition of the device maker. But we also look at the true cost of owning an underperforming player in a highly competitive market.
TDM/ Target IQ, 15 Apr 2010
Chris Hazelton
Brenon Daly Antenna Software acquires Vaultus Mobile to build consumer applications
This is Antenna's third reach for a mobile rival in less than two years. We discuss the rationale behind the move and the impact that it will have on mobile application development platform players.
TDM/ Deal Analysis, 13 Apr 2010
Chris Hazelton
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