AVG Technologies is a company known for Internet security. It made its name in the anti-virus game by providing software for an undeniable price tag (News - Alert), it was free. This week it was announced that AVG would acquire Location Labs. Although the company already provides security software for Android devices, along with PCs and Mac computers, the Location Labs acquisition will significantly expand AVG’s mobile business.
Taqua (News - Alert), LLC, is a leading supplier of mobile and fixed IP convergence systems, applications and services. Kineto Wireless, is considered to be the market leader in mobile client solutions that enable smartphones to deliver high quality voice and messaging services over Wi-Fi networks, commonly referred to as VoWiFi. It was announced this week that Taqua has acquired Kineto Wireless.
It seems that everything these days is getting smart, we have smartphones, smartwatches and pretty soon we will have actual smart houses. Thanks to the Internet of Things, almost everything is connected these days. Each day more and more devices are communicating with each other. This week a new startup company calling itself If This Then That has completed a funding round which will be used to develop more connections through the Internet of Things.
Pluralsight is a company dedicated to providing the highest quality training that is possible. The company has created online training resource targeting professional developers. As it states, it is a mix of training for developers by developers. This week the company completed a Series B round of funding. This infusion of funding will go toward furthering its position as a provider of information technology education.
Every day companies all over the world are making deals, raising funds, or forming partnerships of one type or another. We try to keep an eye on these Wheelings & Dealings. Whether it is an acquisition or a joint partnership that benefits several companies, we will keep you apprised of all of the important details. Check out all of our sections to see what has been going on this week.
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