Microsoft Corp. announced its intention to acquire Mobicomp a Portugal based mobile technology company. MobiComp built one of the first WAP-enabled ticketing systems for cinema-goers in early 2001 and is acclaimed for its innovative mobile data protection and sharing services.
Corporate Vice President, Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft, Todd Peters explained that “People expect their phones to deliver the best experiences from PCs and the Web right to their pockets. Investing in the right solutions from companies like MobiComp will extend the capabilities of Windows Mobile and Windows Live to help us provide the most innovative and seamless way to stay connected.”
Formed in 2000, MobiComp is a privately funded Braga, Portugal based company which has its offices in Spain, Lisbon, Dubai, UK and Finland. The company is !SO 9001:2000 certified and received the Award for Services to Innovation from the Portuguese Republic President in 2006.
Carlos Oliveria, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MobiComp mentioned, “Like Microsoft, we’ve always believed in an open and innovative mobile platform and deep industry partnerships. We are thrilled that our work over the past eight years can now be extended by partnering with Microsoft’s world-class portfolio of mobile services.”