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Citrix looks to virtual desktop

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) business Citrix has acquired virtual desktop company RingCube.

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HTC and Beats Electronics to make music together

Smartphone maker HTC is to buy a 51 percent stake of US-based company Beats Electronics for £190 million in an effort to fend off rising competition and enhance its branding.
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Technology M&A leads the way

The value of technology mergers and acquisitions has almost doubled in the second quarter of 2011, as sectors such as cloud computing and smart mobile technology continue to drive values.

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GMT makes acquisition through DOCUgroup

Private equity group GMT Communications Partners has acquired Scandinavia-based Sverige Bygger and Norge Bygges through its portfolio company DOCUgroup for euro15.2 million (£13.3 million).

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GI Partners exits from US data business

London-based private equity firm GI Partners has exited its investment in The Telx Group through a sale to a pair of US firms.

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AA DriveTech buys Intelligent Data Systems

Intelligent Data Systems, a company which provides a web-based service that allows businesses to keep accurate data systems on their driver and vehicle fleets, has been bought by AA DriveTech, the commercial driver training arm of the AA Group.
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Survival of the less than fittest

Bruce Jones, corporate partner at Bircham Dyson Bell, considers some of the risks for directors of distressed companies that are surviving against the odds. 

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Octopus to raise £120 million for renewable energy

Asset manager Octopus Investments has signalled a continued commitment to back the UK’s solar industry, announcing plans to raise £120 million to make further investments in renewable energy.

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Survival of the less than fittest

Bruce Jones, corporate partner at Bircham Dyson Bell, considers some of the risks for directors of distressed companies that are surviving against the odds. 

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Octopus to raise £120 million for renewable energy

Asset manager Octopus Investments has signalled a continued commitment to back the UK’s solar industry, announcing plans to raise £120 million to make further investments in renewable energy.

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Platinum Equity acquires Quark

Publishing software business Quark has been bought out by private equity investment firm Platinum Equity for an undisclosed amount.

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Havok acquires tech partner

US-based interactive software business Havok has acquired Trinigy, a 3D game engine provider as it builds its rendering capabilities.

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Forward Venture Partners backs beauty merger

Venture capital investor Forward Venture Partners has backed the merger of online beauty retailers LoveLula and Zuneta with a growth equity investment.

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Crown Telecom Solutions adds to technical capacity with Strata Communication acquisition