Synchronica acquires Neustar NGM's IM business

Synchronica plc acquires Neustar NGM's instant messaging (IM) business. The deal includes 11 contracts with tier-one/tier two mobile operators, and two contracts with tier-one device manufacturers. This strategy enables Synchronica to avail Neustar NGM's patented technology, and further increases Synchronica's competitive position and market share in the instant messaging segment.

With the acquisition of the IM assets and liabilities of Neustar NGM's business, including its patented technology, Synchronica gains access to mobile instant messaging: MIM services and this enables operators to launch both mobile optimized access to established internet IM communities including Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, Google. It will also gain access to other products such as Intercarrier Communications Process (ICP), Mobile Social Networking, Operator Communities. Rich Communication Suite (RCS) and Enhanced Address Book.

Synchronica intends to continue to support Neustar NGM's open standards-based IM technology and plans to integrate key elements of the software into Synchronica's Mobile Gateway product line. To existing customers, Synchronica will propose a roadmap and transition to Synchronica Mobile Gateway, extending the range of services from IM to push email, synchronization, and social networking.