IBM Acquires StrongLoop for Enterprise Node.js capabilities

IBM has acquired StrongLoop, a software start-up specializing in enterprise Node.js application development.  Financial terms were not disclosed. StrongLoop, which is based in San Mateo, California, offers enterprise Node.js that enables software developers to build applications using APIs (application programming interfaces). IBM said it intends to integrate Node.js capabilities from StrongLoop with its software portfolio, which already includes...

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Cox Acquires Trapollo for Home Telehealth

Cox Communications has acquired Trapollo, a provider of managed services that enable healthcare providers, home health agencies and insurers to deploy telehealth and remote health monitoring solutions.   Financial terms were not disclosed. Trapollo, which is based in Sterling, Virginia, integrates remote health monitoring solutions for chronic disease management, independent living, and employer health and wellness programs. "Becoming a part...

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Sky Extends STB Collaboration with Cisco

Sky, Europe’s leading entertainment company with more than 21 million customers, has agreed to extend its collaboration with Cisco for set top box middleware solutions. Under the extended contract, Sky will continue to utilize Cisco’s security portfolio that includes the next-generation evolution of the Cisco VideoGuard conditional access (CAS) and digital rights management (DRM) solutions, to securely deliver content to its millions of subscribers. http://www.sky.com http://www.cisco.com In...

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