The intellectual property of myriad group includes 17 registered patents primarily in the computing. Two mobile messaging software businesses openwaves mediation and messaging units and synchronica were sold on monday in a sign of consolidation for that industry. Synchronica provides mobile push email and synchronization services to any mobile device around the globe. Myriad completes synchronica acquisition to create the world. Myriad on track with synchronica integration united. Since the deal was announced, myriad has been working to integrate the technology platforms of the two companies. Some consolidation afoot in the evolving world of mobile messaging. Headquartered in zurich, switzerland, myriad software is used by oems and network service providers to power mobile social and web experiences. Following the release of an in talks announcement on 3 january 2012, the hostile all. Shares and will provide that each shareholder of synchronica will be entitled to receive consideration in the form of myriad shares for synchronica shares, subject to the terms and conditions of the offer. Myriad group is a swiss software company in the mobile communications sector. Myriad had been in discussions with synchronica since early november and announced the terms of its offer on january 31, 2012. Apr 17, 2012 myriad group recently won a contract to provide messaging solutions across france telecoms operations in africa, while synchronica deployed mobile messaging software for airtel africa.
Myriad operates through three product divisions versy, myriad connect and device solutions. Synchronica s customer base comprises more than 80 mobile operators and eight device manufacturers worldwide as at 30 march 2011. Myriad group acquires synchronica 20120416 crunchbase. Myriad offer for synchronica declared wholly unconditional. Synchronica, which values the uk group at 15p per share or. Shares in mobile messaging firm synchronica plc jumped further on wednesday after wireless software maker myriad group ag confirmed it has. Syn software vendor which developed and marketed mobile messaging solutions for mobile network operators and mobile phone manufacturers. Builtin messaging software is a bigger business on feature phones than on smartphones, which are backed by app stores, said analyst jack gold of j.
Hence, the prices i mention are purely indicative and taken from official websites of these software. Check the companys details for free and view the companies house information, company documents and list of directors. On 31 january 2012, myriad group ag myriad announced the terms of a share offer to be made by myriad for the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of synchronica plc synchronica the offer. The board of myriad and the board of synchronica announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended increased share offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of synchronica the revised offer. Synchronica software gmbh was founded in 2004, specializing in open industry standardsbased synchronization and device management solutions for the mobile industry. Headquartered in zurich, switzerland, myriad software is used by oems and network service providers to. Openwave, synchronica sell out mobile messaging businesses cio.
In a market announcement from myriad, it outlines the main reasons why it believes synchronica needs to sell itself. Myriad has noted the synchronica s trading update and advice to synchronica shareholders announcement, released on 14 february. Software group myriad has moved a step nearer completing its takeover of rival synchronica. Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world.
Apr 16, 2012 some consolidation afoot in the evolving world of mobile messaging. The result, they say, is the worlds biggest mobile social messaging firm. Apr 17, 2012 the manchesterbased boss of software company myriad group today said his firm remains on the takeover trail after seeing its offer for rival synchronica win overwhelming backing to go unconditional. Openwave, synchronica sell out mobile messaging businesses the two acquisitions mark consolidation in a challenging industry hitched to feature phones. View sidi mohamed haddouches profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Myriad group receives shareholder approval for synchronica takeover. Apr 16, 2012 most of the price that nokia and synchronica agreed on was to be in deferred payments, and in its effort to acquire synchronica beginning last november, myriad group argued that synchronica would. Additionally, myriad group has registered 14 trademarks with the most popular class being scientific and electric apparatus and instruments. Apr 16, 2012 myriad group is to acquire ukbased synchronica. Myriad, which specialises in mobile software and apps, acquired ukbased synchronica in april after gaining acceptance from shareholders representing 80. Six, the company powering billions of rich mobile social and web experiences on any connected device, today announces it has reached. Openwave, synchronica sell mobile messaging businesses. Its flagship product provided push email, instant messaging.
Paul is a seasoned executive in software research and development with an academic background in speech recognition and image processing. Myriad is europes largest mobile phone software company, created from the combination of two industryleading companies, esmertec and purple labs. Following the offer for synchronica by myriad group ag myriad being declared unconditional in all respects, simon wilkinson has been appointed executive chairman and james bodha has been appointed executive director with immediate effect. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover erics. Synchronica agrees to revised myriad takeover offer lon.
Myriad synchronica deal moves a step closer manchester. Myriad completes synchronica acquisition to create the. Myriad apps often provide users with their first taste of the internet, and with our proven technology embedded in every android. Myriad group acquires synchronica switzerland comms. Synchronica appeared to strengthen its hand in its battle against takeover by rival myriad group, after positive news this week sent its shares up as much as per cent. The list im providing consists of free as well as paid software for webinars. Ukbased synchronica s main suitor is the switzerlandbased myriad group, which develops mobile software services that it says have been loaded into some 2. The manchesterbased boss of software company myriad group today said. Apr 30, 2012 zeus capital, the manchester and london based corporate finance advisory firm, has advised swiss listed myriad group ag, on the successful. Myriad group receives shareholder approval for synchronica. Myriad group recently won a contract to provide messaging solutions across france telecoms operations in africa, while synchronica deployed mobile messaging software for airtel africa. Synchronica plc is a leading developer of nextgeneration mobile messaging solutions.
The manchesterbased boss of software company myriad group today said his firm remains on the takeover trail after seeing its. Myriad group said its offer for mobile messaging firm synchronica lon. Myriad leverages network and channel capabilities to enable missioncritical services and enhanced customer engagement over mobile, regardless of device or connection. Myriad delivers consumer applications, social media and messaging solutions, and embedded software to oems, mobile operators and pay tv providers. Sidi mohamed haddouche senior software developer myriad. Jan 31, 2012 ukbased synchronicas main suitor is the switzerlandbased myriad group, which develops mobile software services that it says have been loaded into some 2.
View eric simards profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ceo departs myriad group following poor results business. Eric simard senior software developer cisco linkedin. Therefore, you can select the best one that suits your needs and pockets.
Myriad leverages network and channel capabilities to enable missioncritical services and enhanced customer engagement over mobile, regardless of. Synchronica plc was a public listed software vendor which developed and marketed mobile messaging solutions for mobile network operators and mobile phone manufacturers. Myriad focuses on lowend phones, buys uks synchronica gigaom. Myriad apps often provide users with their first taste of the internet, and with the proven technology embedded in every android device we are on target to help our partners power the next billion users.
Synchronica limited company number 03276547 company type private limited with share capital. David lucatch of intertainment media and angus dent of synchronica. The rights issue is expected to be completed by midoctober. Zurich, april 16, 2012 prnewswire myriad group ag myrn. Myrn, the company that powers mobile social and web experiences on connected devices, today announced the terms of a share offer the offer to acquire the. Jan 04, 2012 shares in mobile messaging firm synchronica plc jumped further on wednesday after wireless software maker myriad group ag confirmed it has made an offer for it to expand offering and clientele. Ontario securities commission rule 62504 takeover bids and issuer bids, section 8. Royal tunbridge wells, uk, april 16, 2012 cnw synchronica plc synchronica or the company, the international provider of nextgeneration mobile.
Myriad group puts on pressure in synchronica bid the manchesterbased boss of software company myriad group today upped the ante in his firms hostile bid to buy a. Advanced report on human resourcehr software market added by ample market research, offers details on current and future growth trends pertaining to the business besides information on myriad. Its flagship product provided push email, instant messaging and social networking to a wide range of mobile phones, and was branded as unity. Synchronica s total addressable enduser market, based on mobile operator deployments, was 1. For synchronica plc synchronica by myriad group ag myriad recommendation. Myriad eyes synchronica, says messaging company cant pay. Most of the price that nokia and synchronica agreed on was to be in deferred payments, and in its effort to acquire synchronica beginning last november, myriad group argued that synchronica. Openwave, synchronica sell out mobile messaging businesses. Its flagship product provided push email, instant messaging and social networking to a wide range of mobile phones. Myriad group acquires synchronica business, investment. Apr 16, 2012 monday saw some consolidation in the industry supplying these capabilities for lowend phones, with swiss handset software company myriad group hoovering up synchronica, the ukbased mobile messaging firm, for around. Investegate myriad group ag announcements myriad group.
The offer had been declared unconditional as to acceptances on april 5, after synchronica shareholders representing 76. National policy 11203 process for exemptive relief applications in multiple jurisdictions. Myriad connect delivers cost effective, scalable mobile technology to mobile network operators, enabling the development of mobile services. Myriad apps often provide users with their first taste of the internet, and with the proven technology embedded in every android. Synchronica announces changes to its board of directors. Synchronica plc united kingdom listed synchronica plc was a public listed aim. Human resource software market to witness huge growth by. Synchronica agrees to revised myriad takeover offer. Also on monday, myriad group said it had completed its acquisition of synchronica, which provides mobile messaging services under carriers brands, for 23. Myriad eyes synchronica, says messaging company cant pay its. Myriad is europes largest mobile phone software company. Myriad on track with synchronica integration united kingdom. Were proud that our mobile synchronization and email software is built entirely on open industry standards, offering mobile services that are costeffective, reliable, and accessible to all.
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