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Synchronica buys Nokia assets

AIM-listed Synchronica, which provides mobile messaging services, has agreed to acquire Nokia's operator-branded mobile messaging services in a deal worth a total of $25 million (£15.5 million).

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North West Fund makes first two investments

The £25 million North West Fund for Biomedical has made investments in two companies in the region, Avente Medical Products and TopCat Research.

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Myspace acquired in discount deal

Global media company News Corporation has sold the ailing Myspace business in a cut-price deal for $35 million (£22 million), 6 per cent of the $580 million paid by Rupert Murdoch's business in 2005.

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Private equity to invest in financial services

More than two thirds of private equity houses plan to invest in the UK financial services market in the coming year, despite citing regulation as a hindrance to investment.

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Philips acquires Spanish LED lighting business

Royal Philips Electronics has agreed to acquire Spain-based lighting company Indal as part of its plans to strengthen its market position in Europe.

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DFJ Esprit leads investment in Neul

Cambridge start-up Neul has raised $12.8 million (£8 million) following a round of funding led by European venture capital firm DFJ Esprit.

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ThingWorx acquires Palantiri Systems to accelerate growth

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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New head appointed for LDC South

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ThingWorx acquires Palantiri Systems to accelerate growth

Round-up of today's M&A deals.

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New head appointed for LDC South

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Manchester is now UK’s largest retail centre outside London

Manchester is the largest retail centre outside of London, according to the latest report on the UK’s retail landscape.

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Experian acquires Medical Present Value

Information services company Experian has made an American buy with the US$185 million (£115.6 million) purchase of Medical Present Value (MPV).

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Bridgepoint leads management buy

Private equity firm Bridgepoint has backed the management acquisition of SSP Process Technology Systems (SPTS) from its parent company Sumitomo Precision Products (SPP).

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UBM sells entertainment titles to Intent Media

Media company UBM has agreed to sell its UK entertainment and technology product portfolio to Intent Media for £2.4 million in cash.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial