TechTaffy

tech:

taffy

World’s First Angry Birds Shop Comes To Helsinki

824 views

By Vikram Sethi

Rovio is about to open the world’s first official Angry Birds retail shop in Helsinki. The company has already shipped more than 10 million Angry Birds toys worldwide. Rovio has also launched print publishing operations, and delivered the first Angry Birds books.

Earlier this year, Rovio acquired an animation studio based in Helsinki, Finland, and the company is moving forward with cartoon productions. Rovio Entertainment YouTube channel has netted over 200 million video views to date.

 

Also see:

TransUnion to acquire Neustar for $3.1B

TransUnion has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Neustar from a private investment group led by Golden Gate Capital and with minority participation by GIC.
Uncategorized

Huvr raises $5M

Huvr, a cloud-based industrial asset management solution company, has raised $5 million.

American Express acquires fintech company Kabbage

American Express has entered into an agreement to acquire Kabbage, a financial technology company that provides cash flow management solutions to small businesses.

AP to equip visual journalists globally with Sony imaging products

Sony and The Associated Press (AP) have inked a collaboration that will make Sony the exclusive imaging products and support provider for AP news photographers and video journalists globally.

Equifax acquires Ansonia

Equifax has acquired Ansonia, a provider of business credit, collections, and account receivable data used by financial institutions, creditors, and businesses focused on the transportation and logistics industries.