Sep 23

Brightstar Acquires OTBT

Written by Staff Writer.

brightstar_logo MIAMI - Brightstar Corp., a multi-billion dollar global services company providing solutions to manufacturers, operators, retailers, and enterprises in the telecommunications industry, announced today that it has reached a stock purchase agreement to acquire OTBT, Inc., a leading enabler of wireless reseller solutions for small to medium-sized businesses and large enterprises. OTBT provides its customers with a single source for all wireless devices, activations, service, and software.

Sep 23

Watermark Medical Grabs $6M from Ballast Point Ventures

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BOCA RATON - Watermark Medical, a privately-held medical products and services company servicing the 25 million patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing, today announced the completion of a $6 million equity investment from Ballast Point Ventures.

Sep 21

Opposing Lawyers in Gene Patent Case to Debate Future of Medical Research

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WEST PALM BEACH - BioFlorida announces a live debate on the patenting of human genes between lawyers arguing a federal case that puts into question the validity of patents held on approximately 2,000 human genes. Anton Hopen, a registered U.S. patent attorney and managing partner of Smith & Hopen, P.A., will moderate the debate at BioFlorida’s annual conference.

Sep 16

VOIS.com Announces Acquisition Strategy

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BOCA RATON - VOIS.com today announced the Company's plans for expansion and the criteria for an acquisition target. VOIS.com is a social commerce website that combines the power of social networking with an online marketplace for professional freelance and on-demand services. The Company's strategy is to capitalize on its websites innovative platform and software while seeking to acquire businesses within the cloud internet commerce space which are currently underdeveloped but present significant expansion and profit potential.

Sep 16

rVue Secures $600,000 for Advertising Technology

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FORT LAUDERDALE - rVue Holdings, Inc. announced today that it has completed a second round of financing and secured $600,000 from two existing institutional investors.