Communications

Sinch acquires Pathwire, the company behind Mailgun and Mailjet, for $1.9B to add email into its API-based communications platform – TechCrunch

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Sinch acquires Pathwire, the company behind Mailgun and Mailjet, for $1.9B to add email into its API-based communications platform – TechCrunch

“Each form of digital communication has its unique advantages, and delivering high quality on a large scale requires both extensive technical skills and in-depth expertise,” said Oscar Werner, CEO of Sinch. “Together with Pathwire, we will be able to offer a world-class set of messaging, voice and email products that enable businesses and developers to … Read more

Microsoft in talks to acquire Nuance Communications for a reported $16B

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Microsoft cut carbon emissions 6% last year, predicts climate investments will pay off in long run

The Microsoft campus in Redmond, Washington (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) The news: Microsoft is in “advanced talks” to acquire Nuance Communications for $ 16 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on Sunday. Nuance background: The publicly traded Boston-area company specializes in “conversational AI” for applications in healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, financial services and more. Nuance … Read more