Hewlett-Packard To Aquire Bitfone
Hewlett-Packard has announced plans to acquire a software company focused on managing mobile devices, strengthening its lineup in its nascent handheld business. H-P said it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Bitfone of Laguna Niguel, Calif., on Wednesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
H-P said the acquisition adds a strategic component to its portfolio of device management software, helping corporate customers manage the various mobile devices used by employees. “Mobile device management is a key component to driving widespread mobile IT deployments,” said Dave Rothschild, VP of H-P’s handheld business unit. “With the acquisition of Bitfone, H-P adds mobile device management to a comprehensive management suite that already includes servers, desktops and notebooks.”
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