internet.com + WinDrivers.com,
DBASupport.com, JetForm + Joey
Technologies, SPSS + ShowCase, TMP
Worldwide + SCI Search, Stratascape, Accounting Solutions, Pumatech + SwiftTouch assets,
Cambridge Technology
Partners + OSIX Pty Ltd., Fourth Shift + Endurant Business
Solutions
internet.com (INTM) acquires WinDrivers.com,
DBASupport.com |
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Amount:
Undisclosed |
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Terms:
n/a |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry:
Content/Communities |
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Scorecard: n/a |
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7–internet.com Corporation , the Internet Industry Portal, announced that it has acquired
WinDrivers.com and DBASupport.com. WinDrivers.com provides the advanced
technician and average consumer easy access to Windows-based drivers and
hardware manufacturer information and has been incorporated into
internet.com’s Windows
Internet Technology Channel. DBASupport.com is an online community
for Oracle Database professionals and will be available on internet.com’s
Internet Technology
Channel. Terms of these acquisitions were not disclosed.
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JetForm (FORM) to acquire Joey
Technologies |
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Amount: Less than $1
million |
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Terms:
cash and stock |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry: Performance
software |
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Scorecard: B- |
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OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 7–JetForm Corporation , a global provider of e-process solutions, announced it has
agreed to acquire Joey Technologies, a strategic research and
development organization specializing in access software for the handheld
mobile market. Extending JetForm’s
commitment to delivering solutions to the mobile workforce, this agreement
will integrate Joey Technologies
research and development expertise into JetForm’s e-forms business group.
The purchase price for the transaction is less than $1 million, paid
through a combination of cash and JetForm common shares.
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SPSS (SPSS) to acquire ShowCase
(SHWC) |
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Amount: $94
million |
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Terms: &nbs
p;
100% stock |
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Premium: 50% |
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Industry: Performance
software |
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Scorecard: B |
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CHICAGO, Nov. 7–SPSS , a provider of
analytical customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, signed an
agreement to purchase ShowCase Corp. , a provider
of enterprise intelligence solutions. SPSS officials cite ShowCase’s sales channel, professional
services expertise, business intelligence technology, middle market
customer base and complementary organization as reasons for the
acquisition. SPSS will issue one of its shares for every three shares of
ShowCase common stock, valuing the transaction at approximately $94
million.
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TMP Worldwide (TMPW) acquires SCI Search,
Stratascape, Accounting Solutions |
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Amount:
Undisclosed |
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Terms:
n/a |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry: Internet
services |
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Scorecard: A- |
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7–TMP Worldwide , a
provider of human capital management and global recruitment solutions
including the leading Internet career portal, Monster.com, and an Executive Search and
Selection firms, announced the acquisition of SCI Search Competence
International of Sweden, Stratascape in the United States, and
Accounting Solutions, also based in the U.S. Made by TMP Worldwide’s Executive Resourcing
division, these acquisitions demonstrate TMP’s commitment to further expand
its worldwide presence and provide comprehensive consultative resourcing
solutions for clients. Terms of these transactions were not disclosed.
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Pumatech (PUMA) to acquire SwiftTouch
assets |
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Amount: $2
million |
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Terms:
100,000 shares/$320,000 cash |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry:
Speed/Bandwidth |
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Scorecard: B- |
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SAN JOSE, Nov. 7–Pumatech , a provider of
software infrastructure for the mobile Internet, announced that it has
signed and closed an agreement to acquire certain assets of SwiftTouch
Corporation of Bedford, Mass. The acquisition of SwiftTouch, a provider of Web-based
Universal Access solutions, will extend the capabilities of Pumatech’s Intellisync.com service
bureau by providing subscribers with access to their information via
WAP-enabled phones or by voice. Under the terms of the agreement, Pumatech
will pay $3
20,000 in cash and issue 100,000 shares of Pumatech common
stock.
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Cambridge Technology Partners (CATP) acquires
OSIX Pty Ltd. |
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Amount:
Undisclosed |
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Terms:
n/a |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry:
Consultants/Designers |
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Scorecard: C+ |
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SYDNEY, Australia, Nov. 7–Cambridge Technology Partners
, a global e-Solutions provider, announced the
acquisition of OSIX Pty Ltd. The acquisition strengthens Cambridge’s position in the Australian
marketplace and provides it with a more comprehensive suite of information
technology/Internet professional services, or “e-Solutions,” to offer
clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Fourth Shift (FSFT) acquires Endurant Business
Solutions |
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Amount:
Undisclosed |
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Terms:
n/a |
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Premium: n/a |
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Industry:
Consultants/Designers |
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Scorecard: C |
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 7–Fourth Shift
announced the purchase of Endurant Business Solutions of St. Paul,
Minn. With this acquisition, Fourth Shift
plans to merge Headwaters, a Fourth Shift operating division, with Endurant, accelerating Fourth Shift’s
expansion into the global e-CRM consulting arena initiated by the
establishment of Headwaters earlier this fall. Terms of the transaction
were not disclosed.
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