MASHABLE -- June 26 -- Microsoft
has announced its intention to acquire mobile services and solutions
specialist MobiComp (HQ in Portugal with bases in UK, Malaysia, Dubai). MobiComp
provides the mobile backup and data sharing solution MobileKeeper as
well as Active mTicker, a system which delivers automated notifications
via information subscriptions. Uses for mTicker can range from basic
news alerts to advertising. Financial details have not been disclosed and the deal is officially
still pending. FULL ARTICLE @ MASHABLE